New Classes Start January 2025!!!

Teen-Improv

Improv for new and continuing students. Students build a foundation for scene-based improv with games and exercises for getting present, taking risks, and trusting their instincts. We’ll also learn the importance of agreement, supporting teammates, and ‘playing it real.’ Most of all, we have fun and make friends!

This class combines concepts from levels 1, 2, and 3 (see below)

  • Ages 12 to 17 (ages below 12 are acceptable depending on maturity level)
  • Thursdays, 3:00 to 5:00 PM
  • All classes are two hours long, once per week, for 9 weeks.
  • Class starts January 9th, 2025, and ends March 6th.
  • We will do a show for family and friends on March 6th, during the last 30 minutes of class.
  • The cost for YVC/MRA students is $190. The cost for all other students is $170
  • GUARANTEE: If, after two weeks of attending, your child does not want to continue with the class, I will refund your money.

Class Location

Fresno Cohousing. 2658 East Alluvial Avenue, Fresno, CA 93720.

Parking: Park in any open spot or on the street and walk to the back of the property. We are in the Common House.

Level 1 – Intro to Improv

This class introduces and builds a foundation for doing scene-based improv. We play games and do exercises to practice getting present, taking risks, and trusting our instincts. We’ll also learn the importance of agreement, supporting teammates, and ‘playing it real.’ Most of all, we have a lot of fun. No experience is required. This is a prerequisite for Level 2.

Class schedule: To be determined.

Level 2 – Game of the Scene

Learn to do intermediate-level improv scenes. You will use strategies like confessions, gifting, real-life inspirations, and framing to build small decisions into grand scenes. You will also learn things like the gentle yes, voice of reason, and justification to learn more about a scene as it is happening.

Class schedule: To be determined.

Level 3 – Second Beats

Learn to initiate off of an opening. This crucial skill lets you start scenes right in the middle of a comedic situation. You will use a monologue or a “living room” discussion to inspire scenes. We’ll get into how to have an idea that’s not too big or too small. How to use the concepts of “voice of reason” and “fool” to frame the comedy of an idea. You’ll learn to work with others to get your scenes started fast.

Class schedule To be determined.

Level 4 – Advanced Forms

Here we’ll learn about the ubiquitous Harold, play with it, but then branch into Pretty Flower, Documentary, Deconstruction, and more. We’ll also rework fundamentals from previous levels. After this class you’ll be ready to take any advanced course from a long form improv school.

Class schedule To be determined.

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