Improv 101: Intro to Improv (Saturdays)

Schedule

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 04 Oct, 2025 at 09:30 pm

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Location

Mettlesome Theater | Durham, NC

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Learn the basics of long-form improv. Students will cover scene work principles like "yes-and" and active listening. Saturdays.
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 Saturday, August 23rd - September 27th from 10:00am - 12:30pm.The course will culminate in a student show on Saturday, October 4th at 1:30pm

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:

Meredith Biechele has been a member of the Mettlesome community since 2022. She performs with House Party and is the co-captain and accompanist for the musical improv team, Broken Records. She has performed in multiple sketch shows at Mettlesome and produces Warp Speed: A 24 Hour Sketch Comedy Mission. In her free time you can find her working on stained glass projects, doing hot yoga, and exploring Durham (the best city in the world!).

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Where is it happening?

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

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Tickets

USD 174.13 to USD 230.50

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