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Improv Level 1 Registration Now Open

Improv Training is not just for comics and actors! It’s for anyone seeking personal and professional development to be a better co-worker, leader, friend, spouse or overall person! AND, it’s like a play date for adults! No experience necessary.

Why take an improv class, you wonder??? Improv will change your life in so many ways. It will help you:

Get over your fear of failure
Respond quickly in the moment
Listen actively and communicate more effectively
Collaborate with and engage others
Resolve conflicts
Be more inclusive
Make new friends
Overcome objections and rejections
Laugh at yourself

By teaching the fundamental and advanced skills of improv, we make it easier for people to engage in training and in relationships on stage and in life.

We do not encourage people to try to be “funny”. As the art of improvisation becomes easier, people become more confident and comfortable in social situations, work situations and on stage in front of an audience. Life is often funny and humor is the by-product of improv training. Our style of teaching and training is one of non-judgment, safe space, acceptance of ideas, encouragement and team approach.If you’re nervous about taking a class, you’re not alone. Everyone starts out that way and then they wonder what took them so long to sign up!

We provide an environment perfect for all – experienced improvisers, aspiring actors, CPAs, attorneys, customer service representatives, and every other average John or Susan venturing into the world of improv comedy as a break from the weekly routine or forced into in business training. Escape the real world and take a well-deserved break –it’s like a play date for adults. Be a child for a few hours every week!

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Class Descriptions

IMPROV Level 1 - Intro To Improv

IMPROV Level 1 explores the basics of comedy improvisation: team-building, trust, speed, status, active listening, and agreement. Students learn to be fearless and have fun on stage using the CIC approach to improv comedy.

IMPROV Level 2 - Advanced Improv & Improv Games

IMPROV Level 2 expands on fundamentals learned in Improv Level 1, including short form improv games, culminating in an optional student showcase. This class offers new curriculum and exercises that were not presented in Improv Level 1.

IMPROV Level 3 - Characters and Relationships

Learn to instantly create solid characters (voice, attitude, and physicality) and develop meaningful relationships in every scene you perform. This class culminates in an optional student showcase.

IMPROV Level 4 – Patterns & Game Of The Scene

Improv Level 4 focuses on the two-person scene, building on the fundamentals of Levels 1 through 3 and begins to explore long form improv. Students learn to identify the “game of the scene” by developing and heightening patterns of interaction and behavior. This class culminates in an optional student showcase.

IMPROV Level 5 – Advanced Long Form Improv

Improv Level 5 focuses on the practice of the tools learned in Level 4 for finding game of the scene for long form improv. Emphasis on practicing different long format styles as seen in Carolina Improv Company shows, such as LaRonde, Day In The Life, Four Letter Word and more. Students will decide what style to use for their showcase.

Improv Level 1 – Starting Jan. 23

Improv Level 2 – Starting March 12

Improv Level 3 – Starting January 14

Improv Level 4