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PLEASE NOTE: CURRENT APRIL CLASSES HAVE BEEN DELAYED (AGAIN). POTENTIAL DATES IN OCTOBER ARE BEING CONSIDERED.  PLEASE BE SAFE.

Current Update: Improv Classes

Due to COVID-19 related issues, all improv classes that were originally scheduled for April (and moved to June/July/Sept) will need to be further delayed. As of June 1st, 2020, establishments such as Village Theatre were allowed to re-open; albeit with a number of safety restrictions. VT is currently assessing how to safely implement those changes. It is our goal to have new start dates for classes soon. Please note: class dates will be determined based upon CDC/Health Official guidelines that take into account the health and safety of our instructors and students.

Once class dates are set, we will email everyone using the email address provided at class purchase, as well as post on social media (FB, Insta, Twitter). It is our goal to give everyone 3-4 weeks notice.

Thank you. Arts organizations (especially performance arts) have been hit hard so we appreciate all of your patience and support.

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Level 1 – Introduction to Improv
Introduction to improvisational acting and the skills you need to begin the study of both long and short form improv comedy. Concepts include warm up, trust, the principles of agreement, and group mind. This course provides a broad overview into these ideas and illustrates how to implement them on stage. The course ends with a graduation show!
Start Date Class Days Price  
OCT, 2020 SUNDAYS / 1pm – 3pm
Grad Show: Sunday OCT, 2020 – 5pm 		$250 SOLD OUT
OCT, 2020 MONDAYS / 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Grad Show: Sunday OCT, 2020 – 6pm		 $250 SOLD OUT
OCT, 2020 TUESDAYS/ 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Grad Show: Sunday OCT, 2020 – 7pm		 $250 SOLD OUT

Level 2 – Improv Game Theory
Level 2 is all about the theory of Game, becoming a team player, and crushing short form! Learn the skills to tackle any short form game, as well as how short form games can be applied to long form play. This class will expand your improv toolkit while building on the skills from Level 1, and you’ll have a ton of fun doing it! Prerequisite: Completion of Level 1 + participation in graduation show or comparable experience.
Start Date Class Days Price  
OCT, 2020 MONDAYS / 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Grad Show: Sunday OCT, 2020 – 6pm		 $250



OCT, 2020 TUESDAYS / 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Grad Show: Sunday OCT, 2020 – 7pm		 $250



Level 3 – Scene, Technique, Strategy, Acting and Introduction to Long Form
The only person better than you is someone else! Level 3 continues the focus on “clean scene work” for all improv formats as well as instructs students on simple and complex methods used to create characters and portray them on stage. The course ends with a graduation show! Prerequisite: Completion of Level 2 + participation in graduation show.
Start Date Class Days Price  
OCT, 2020 TUESDAYS / 7:30pm – 9:30pm ONE SPOT LEFT!
Grad Show: Sunday OCT, 2020 – 8pm		 $250



     


 
Level 4 – Improv Grad Level
Level 4 combines all previous concepts and utilizes them for performances. New improv games and structures are introduced and implemented. This DIESEL course has a grad show every week after class! Prerequisite: INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL REQUIRED (completion of Levels 1-3 + all grad shows).

Start DateClass DaysPrice 
OCT, 2020Sundays / 3:00pm – 5:00pm 
Grad Show: Show every Sunday!		$250



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What should you know about classes?

Here are the basics:

  • All classes are 8 weeks
  • Classes are 2 hours each
  • Every class level ends with a LIVE performance graduation show
  • Instructor approval is required to register for levels 4 and above
  • It is going to be fun. You will workout your brain and get silly. You’ll gain superpowers. OK, maybe not that last one…
  • More FAQs and student info here!

Still not sure about taking improv classes? Read our blog post detailing exactly why you should move past that fear and just do it! Or, email us any time at classes@villagecomedy.com with questions or concerns and we’re happy to help.

About Refunds: Due to demand, we are unable to issue refunds once you are registered. Your registration guarantees you a spot and spots are limited. We can provide a rain check for upcoming classes in the event your are unable to attend after you register.