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IMPROV CLASSES

IMPROV AND WRITING CLASS SCHEDULE

CURRENT CLASS SCHEDULE

Term 4, 2026 runs the week of June 15th through the week of August 3rd. (No Classes  June 29th to July 5th
LEVEL 1 SPECIAL CLASS PRICES:
MONDAY – THURSDAY EVENING CLASSES: $225  – WEEKEND AND WEEKDAY CLASSES: $175
ALL CLASSES INCLUDE A ‘CELEBRATION ‘ SHOW AT THE END OF THE TERM

LEVEL 1 $225 ($175 for weekend classes)

Whether you’re looking to hone your comedic craft, improve interpersonal skills, or simply looking to try something new and make new friends, this class is the perfect place to start your improv journey.

Using fun and unique exercises, in this class you will be introduced to our style and approach to improv and “longform” improvisation, learn new ways to improve essential communication and cooperation skills, creativity, and confidence in a very fun and supportive environment that fosters creativity, provides growth, and invaluable tools.

Saturdays – June 27th to August 15th
(No classes July 4)
12pm to 3pm. – Instructor: Cesar Jaime

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All Level 1 classes include a Graduation Show. (There are no prerequisites to begin at this level.)

LEVEL 2 $225

Designed to help you discover your strengths as an improviser, this level will focus on character creation, object/environment work, and most importantly, working as an ensemble and building a “group mind”.

After completing this level you will have learned essential listening skills, team-focused collaboration skills, and  exceptional support skills to help make you a more confident, supportive, and reliable player in any type of improvisational performance.

Tuesdays – June 23rd to August 11th
(No classes June 30th)
7pm to 10pm. – Instructor: Mike Johnson

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Saturdays – June 27th to August 15th
(No classes July 4th)
3pm to 6pm. – Instructor: Marla Caceres

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LEVEL 3 $225

The HOME Theater’s unique Charcuterie Board of Scenework Instruction. Our Level 3 curriculum puts emphasis on our approach to long-form improvisation and is designed to offer students insight, advice, and notes on long-form scene-work from a variety of veteran instructors and performers in a single 7-week term.

* Note: If you are not currently taking classes with us, you might be able to start at this level if you have completed the training programs at iO or at the CIC Theater Please contact the Training Center at classes@homecomedytheater.com for approval*

Sundays – June 28th to August 16th
(No classes July 5th)
3pm to 6pm. – Instructor: Liiz Allen & Friends
This class will have more than one veteran instructor.

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LEVEL 4 $225

Building on the foundation of the first 3 levels, Level 4 will teach you “The Harold,” the Chicago-born signature long-form structure. The techniques and skills you learn from The Harold will prepare you for any other longform style you’ll ever encounter.

*Read Additional Info section below for pre-requisites on skipping levels.

Mondays – June 22nd to August 10th
(No classes June 29th)
7pm to 10pm. – Instructor: Paul Grondy

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Sundays – June 28th to August 16th
(No classes July 5th)
12pm to 3pm. – Instructor: Paul Grondy

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LEVEL 5 $225

This is the advanced Harold level, where you will heavily explore this long-form signature piece, learn what the Harold is really all about, and work toward mastering it. (This class will culminate in a performance.)

*Read Additional Info section below for pre-requisites on skipping levels.

LEVEL 5 SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED SOON

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LOCATION2843 N. HALSTED ST.

(312) 488-9528

The Home Comedy Theater is within a short walking distance from the Halsted bus stop (Bus #8), the Diversey Brown & Purple line, the Wellington Brown & Purple line, and the Belmont Red, Brown, & Purple line train stops.

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