LEARN THE ART OF IMPROVISATION FROM SOME OF THE BEST TEACHERS IN THE COUNTRY.
IMPROVISATION TRAINING CLASSES
CLASS TYPES: IMPROV WRITING ELECTIVES & WORKSHOPS UPCOMING SCHEDULE REGISTRATION
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or you’ve just realized you can’t resist the call of the spotlight, our improv courses cater to all levels of experience. From rookies to improv veterans, we’re here to turn your comedic dreams into reality faster than you can say “Yes, and…”!
LEVEL 1
This class is the beginning our core curriculum and introduces you to our style and approach to Long-Form Improvisation. All Level 1 classes include a Graduation Show. (There are no prerequisites to begin at this level.)
SPECIAL CLASS LAUNCH DISCOUNT: $225
REGISTER FOR CLASSLEVEL 2
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”.
$265
LEVEL 3
This class heavily concentrates on the two-person scene, the anchor of long-form improvisation.
$265
LEVEL 4
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.
$265
LEVEL 5
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.)
$265
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WHAT IS "THE HAROLD"?
In the vast landscape of improv, the “Harold” format reigns as a shining star, earning its stripes as one of the most innovative improv performance pieces known around the world. This signature ‘long-form’ structure was created and perfected by the legendary Del Close and Charna Halpern right here in Chicago, whose work helped to make America’s “second city” the cool kid on the improv block.
Additional class info:
Classes meet once a week for three hours.
There are 7 class meetings per level.
The average class size is between 10-14 people.
Can I skip a level if I have previous experience?
If your improv experience consists of having taken more than one level of improv classes from an improv theater (iO, UCB, etc.), exceptions could be made where you will be allowed to register for any level you think you will be comfortable in, given your prior experience.
Having said that…
We have a unique approach to improvisation and a progressive training center where each level is built upon the previous one.
In addition, although there could be exceptions made for one to start their curriculum at higher levels, our philosophy is that nothing builds ensemble like going through the trenches together, therefore we highly encourage all new students to start at level 1.
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(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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