Welcome to the
ImprovCity
Training Center

 ImprovCity's Training Center features four levels of improv education,
​building from the basic building blocks through advanced concepts.
IMPROV 101: Building Blocks of Improv
Learn the core concept of "Yes, and..." to create improvised scenes through agreement and collaboration.
  • Develop original characters, establish solid relationships, explore different comedic dynamics, and enhance scenes with object/environment work.
  • Learn the fundamentals of what makes an improv scene succeed. Focus on teamwork, public speaking, not being afraid to fail, making strong choices, etc. 
  • After 8 weeks, class culminates in a student showcase on the ImprovCity stage for family, friends and fans.

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IMPROV 201: Improv Scene Work
This level focuses on a study of emotion, relationship, point-of-view, and environment; what makes an improvised scene work.
  • This class also covers fundamental structural components of scene work, heightening/beats, transitions/edits, callbacks, and group scenes. ​
  • ​After 8 weeks, class culminates in a student showcase on the ImprovCity stage for family, friends and fans.
CLASS PREREQUISITE: ImprovCity's Improv 101 class, or the equivalent from another established improv school or training center.

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IMPROV 301: Improv Character Development and Storytelling
​Building upon what was taught in Levels 1 and 2, this class focuses on advanced character development, storytelling, and foundational principles of long-form improvisation.
  • Students will learn a five-stage method to developing rich, three-dimensional characters, with a focus on specifics, backstory, and vocal/physical performance. 
  • This class also begins the groundwork for long-form improvisational training - with a primary focus on narrative long-form structures, while also overviewing other standardized long-form improv methods.
  • ​After 8 weeks, class culminates in a student showcase on the ImprovCity stage for family, friends and fans.               
CLASS PREREQUISITE: ImprovCity's Improv 201 course. 

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Requires promotional code provided to students at the end of  Improv 201.
IMPROV 401: Improv Shows and Structures
Course culminates with students developing their own original short-form or long-form format show and graduating from the training program. 
  • Students will learn how to create extended story arcs, execute advanced edits, and discover successful ways to revisit elements and characters from earlier scenes. 
  • Students will have the opportunity to create a House Team which will get to perform on the ImprovCity stage for a limited engagement period (four performances - one performance a month). 
  • ​Students will get 2 showcases on the ImprovCity stage for family, friends and fans - one at the halfway point through the course, the other at the end of the course.
CLASS PREREQUISITE: Audition at the end of ImprovCity's 301 class.
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ImprovCity also offers these workshops periodically throughout the year --

IMPROV FOR TEENS

KIDS IMPROV CAMP

Not sure you want to commit to an entire class yet? No problem!
ImprovCity also offers a weekly
DROP-IN CLASS