Introduction to Improv (Level 1)

This class will focus on improv basics:  how to give and take with other performers on stage, how to think quickly on your feet, how to discover that “mistakes” are really gifts.  Improv’s a great way to explore your creativity, become more confident speaking in front of others, expand your skills as an actor, and learn to create as part of an ensemble; oh ya, did we mention that it is fun to make it up as you go along.  This class will be great for those brand new to improv and will also work on skills useful to anyone with prior improv experience.

E-mail Michael at michael@empireimprov.com if you are interested.  We need at least 8 people to have the class. 

Date and time to be determined. 

Cost $200.00

Deposit $20 due to enroll in the class.

Beyond the basics (Level 2)

How to find the game of a scene. How to heighten the relationship. How to focus a scene. Ways to create a character. Connecting things. How to perform group scenes.

Cost $200.00

Putting it all together (Level 3)

How to create a long form improv piece. Learning different long form pieces— The Harold, The Living Room, and The Slacker.

Cost $200.00

Intro to Improv for High School Students

The class will focus on improv basics—agreement, support, trust and honesty. Improv is a fantastic learning experience for students. Improvisation helps build self confidence, acting skills and its fun. Improv introduced me to theatre and performing and gave me a sense of self confidence as a high school student that no other activity did.

• The class will be $200 for eight weeks.
• The class will meet weekly, from 7:00pm to 9:30pm on a week night.
• For high school students from 15 to 18 who are enrolled in high school or will be for the 08/09 school year.
• Class will begin once we have 20 students ready to enroll, and then the date and time will be finalized.

Continuing Improv Study for High School Students

After completion of the 8 week class students will be invited to attend weekly classes geared toward performance. Performances will be scheduled once the students are ready perform, opportunities to perform will be given to those students who have the most consistent attendance.

• Class will be $15 a week or $45 per month.
• To attend continuing improv study class students must complete the 8 week intro to improv class for high school students.

Details about Empire's Classes

• 8 weeks
• 1 Day a week
• 3 hours long
• Payment due no later than the first day of class
• Dates and times to be determined
• Classes must be taken in order, Level 2 requires completion of Level 1 and Level 3 requires completion of Level 2
• Students enrolling in Level 1, 2, or 3 must be at least 18 years old.
• All Classes are taught by Michael Lewis