Improv classes are open for registration!

Working and creating as an ensemble is fundamental to hone your skills in all forms of improvisation. We offer the perfect class for beginners and experienced improvisers to develop skills. Take a look!

Beginning Improvisation 

Gain experience and understanding of the philosophies and fundamentals of improvisational theatre via a Keith Johnstone (IMPRO)-based practice in this beginning class.

THU 7–10 PM · 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5 

WED 3–5 PM · 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20  

Intermediate/Advanced Improvisation 

Open your mind to the infinite possibilities of improvised theatre. Delve into the more potent possibilities of improv, while exploring the nuances of style in storytelling, long-form, genre work, and continued development of spontaneity and dynamic play.

WED 7–10PM · 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4  (GALVEZ) 

SAT 12:30–3:30PM · 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 12/7 (AUGUST)

Advanced Long Form Improvisation: Genre—Charles Dickens 

This class will have a threefold approach: narrative improvisation, dialects and language, and movement. We will be learning storytelling techniques as well as advanced improvisation skills so that the ensemble can develop a group mind and a sense of “what happens next” in a story.

TUE 7–10PM · 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3 

Improvisation Performance Lab 

One of the joys of improvisation is sharing creativity and spontaneity with an audience. This class introduces the skill of performing improvisational games and stories in light and generous atmosphere.

WED 7–10 PM · 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 (PERFORMANCE), 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/22 (PERFORMANCE)

The Art of Business Improv 

Improv is no longer just for actors! “The Master of Fine Arts is the new MBA,” so argued author Daniel Pink in his seminal New York Times story about the new creative economy. 

THU 7–9:30PM · 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12

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