Class: Level 1 Long-Form Improv (Mondays, 8-10 pm; 9 weeks)

This introductory improv class covers the fundamentals of unscripted scene-based long-form comedy, laying the groundwork for our five-level training program.

We teach you to let go of your inner critic so you can make things up and have fun! Whether you aim to perform on stage, improve public speaking, push yourself outside your comfort zone, or meet some fun people, this class is for you!

This course is designed for beginning improvisers. You don't need any performance experience!

• This class meets Mondays, 8-10 PM, starting 4/14/25
• Class Length: Nine Weeks
• Instructor: Tandiwe Kone
• Student Showcase: Saturday, 7/12/25 - 5:30 PM
• Up to FIVE Black Improv Alliance Scholarships are available for this class

Class Topics Include:

• Improv navigation systems "Yes, and…" and "If This, Then What?"
• Being in the moment
• Active listening
• Getting out of your head
• Supporting your scene partner
• Using emotions to heighten scenes
• Creating & interacting with your environment
• Using your body and voice to create memorable characters

Class dates may be adjusted based on weather cancellations or other unforeseen circumstances.

Students must be 18 years or older.

All students must follow the Station Theater Student & Performer Handbook policies, which may be found on our Class Documents & Forms page: https://www.stationtheater.com/class-docs.

This is an active class. You will be up moving. Please dress for comfort and moving around. No open-toed shoes, flip-flops, or heels.

All active Station Theater students receive free admission to Friday & Saturday regular shows, pending ticket availability at showtime.

All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable, but enrollment may be deferred to a future class.

CLASS LOCATION:

• 2219 Crockett St #C2 | Google Maps
• Located on Crockett between Taylor and Hemphill Streets
• At Summer Street Studios at Sawyer Yards next to Toros HTX Soccer

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION: Ample street parking is available along Crockett, Hemphill, Summer, and Taylor Streets. Make sure to check street signs for parking availability. Please do not park in the lot in front of Toros HTX unless it is closed. Please be mindful when parking in front of area homes, as some driveways are difficult to see. The #30 bus stops at Sawyer St and Shearn St, which is approximately a 2-minute walk.

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Station Improv & Sketch Comedy Theater

2219 Crockett Street #C2 | Houston, TX 77007

StationTheater.com | [email protected] | 832.786.0413

LONG-FORM IMPROV & SKETCH COMEDY CLASSES

Station Theater offers five (5) levels of Improv classes and four (4) levels of Sketch Writing & Production classes. If you are new to the Station Theater community, we recommend you begin with Improv Level 1.

For more information, please visit StationTheater.com. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].

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