Improv 101: Intro to Improv [TUESDAYS]
Schedule
Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Mettlesome Theater | Durham, NC
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 Tuesday, May 12th - June 16th from 7:00-9:30pm.
The course will culminate in a student show on the afternoon of Saturday, June 20th.
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: Mandy Benter (she/her) began taking improv classes at Mettlesome in 2022. Since then, she has performed in Harold Night, Show and Tell, House Party, Warp Speed, and the oft-remembered, "How We Drew It Up."
A history teacher by training, she loves engaging with students who don't have to cite their work!
Where is it happening?
Mettlesome Theater, 800 Taylor St., Durham, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 174.13 to USD 230.50











![Fuzzzy Talks Live Comedy Podcast [Vendors Welcome]](https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy83NWMxZTA3ZGM2ODcyY2ViZDgzODI4N2M1NzVkNjM5YTYyMjI4MjY5NDQ1MmNmMTAzODhiMTViMzIwMDBmZWNjLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDc3MS1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzE1MzU0NjQ.avif)







