Improv 101: Intro to Improv (Mondays)

Schedule

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 04 Oct, 2025 at 09:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Mettlesome Theater | Durham, NC

Advertisement
Learn the basics of long-form improv. Students will cover scene work principles like "yes-and" and active listening. Mondays.
About this Event

Learn the basics of long-form improv. Students will cover scenework principles like "yes-and" and active listening. Over this six-week period, we'll build the groundwork for comedic improvised scenes that'll jumpstart your love of improv. Classes every Monday, August 18th - September 29th from 7:00-9:30pm (NO CLASS LABOR DAY 9/1).

The course will culminate in a student show on Saturday, October 4th at 2:30pm.

Please read our and before signing up for a class or workshop.

CLASS REQUIREMENTS:

  • Students are required to attend 2 improv shows at Mettlesome during the course (students get into shows for free)
  • Students are allowed a maximum of 2 absences per course.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTE:If you have questions, need assistance, or require any accommodations, please email us at [email protected].


INSTRUCTOR: Joe Dawson

Joe's a scientist, writer, and comedian originally hailing from Columbia, Missouri. Find him after a show and he'll happily whip up some laugh chemicals and write you an essay about it. Joe started improvising during theater camps in elementary school, and continued practicing and performing in college as a founding member of Oberlin College’s Kid Business improv troupe. He has trained and performed with the Dirty South Improv teams Flashmob, Improv Slam, Public Frenemy, and DSI’s flagship team, Mister Diplomat.

Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Mettlesome Theater, 800 Taylor St., Durham, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 174.13 to USD 230.50

Mettlesome Lab

Host or Publisher Mettlesome Lab

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Durham

Parking Averett Cougars at Duke Blue Devils Mens Soccer
Tue, 30 Sep at 11:00 pm Parking Averett Cougars at Duke Blue Devils Mens Soccer

Koskinen Stadium

TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Parking Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton
Wed, 01 Oct at 12:00 am Parking Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton

DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

PERFORMANCES ART
Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton
Wed, 01 Oct at 12:00 am Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton

DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

PERFORMANCES ENTERTAINMENT
Pixel Grip
Wed, 01 Oct Pixel Grip

Motorco Music Hall

Health Reform and Climate Change: A Duke Collaboration Symposium
Wed, 01 Oct at 09:30 am Health Reform and Climate Change: A Duke Collaboration Symposium

The Fuqua School of Business, Geneen Auditorium

HEALTH-WELLNESS VIRTUAL
IBN Biz Lunch - South Durham, NC
Wed, 01 Oct at 12:00 pm IBN Biz Lunch - South Durham, NC

Frontier RTP

MEETUPS BUSINESS
Brewing Science - Durham
Wed, 01 Oct at 12:00 pm Brewing Science - Durham

Counter Culture Coffee Durham

WORKSHOPS
Wed 1\/2 price glasses of wine & $10 Smashburger
Wed, 01 Oct at 05:00 pm Wed 1/2 price glasses of wine & $10 Smashburger

812 North Mangum Street, Durham, NC

Goat Yoga (Lots of goat snuggles)
Sat, 25 Mar at 03:30 pm Goat Yoga (Lots of goat snuggles)

Avery Family Farm

WORKSHOPS HEALTH-WELLNESS
Startups Fund Raising Program
Fri, 18 Sep at 01:00 pm Startups Fund Raising Program

Durham

BUSINESS WORKSHOPS
Connecting with Power house within - Simple Meditation  Students : Durham
Sun, 21 Nov at 09:45 am Connecting with Power house within - Simple Meditation Students : Durham

https://zoom.us/j/9181716151

HEALTH-WELLNESS MEDITATION
Latte Art Basics- Durham
Fri, 14 Oct at 01:00 pm Latte Art Basics- Durham

Counter Culture Coffee HQ

WORKSHOPS ART
Start Your Journey as a Real Estate Investor - Durham
Sat, 14 Jan at 12:00 pm Start Your Journey as a Real Estate Investor - Durham

Durham

PARTIES ENTERTAINMENT
Pranayama Breathing Free Class \u2022 Durham
Wed, 08 Mar at 01:00 pm Pranayama Breathing Free Class • Durham

Soul Dimension

HEALTH-WELLNESS WORKSHOPS
Goats + Tea Party
Sat, 29 Apr at 02:00 pm Goats + Tea Party

Avery Family Farm

PARTIES ENTERTAINMENT
Durham - Cupping and Palate Development Workshop
Thu, 21 Sep at 09:00 am Durham - Cupping and Palate Development Workshop

Counter Culture Coffee Durham

WORKSHOPS
Espresso  at Home - Durham
Fri, 10 Nov at 01:00 pm Espresso at Home - Durham

Counter Culture Coffee Durham

WORKSHOPS ART
The Power Of Alignment: How To Master Your Life & Finances (FREE Webinar)
Sun, 12 Nov at 08:00 pm The Power Of Alignment: How To Master Your Life & Finances (FREE Webinar)

Durham

WORKSHOPS VIRTUAL
Building Confidence 101 Durham, North Carolina
Thu, 01 Feb at 01:30 pm Building Confidence 101 Durham, North Carolina

Durham

WORKSHOPS VIRTUAL

What's Happening Next in Durham?

Discover Durham Events