Improv 201: Game of the Scene [SATURDAYS]

Schedule

Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 12:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Mettlesome at Golden Belt | Durham, NC

Advertisement
Learn the core concepts of longform comedic improv. Saturday Mornings.
About this Event

Learn the core concepts of longform comedic improv. Students will cover scene-work mechanics like editing, tag-outs and heightening in the context of game of the scene. Over this seven-week period, we'll build the groundwork for comedic moves that will elevate your scenes. Classes every Saturday May 16th - June 27th from 10:00am - 12:30pm.

The course will culminate in a student show on the evening of Thursday, July 2nd (exact time to be determined).

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

PREREQUISITES: Students are required to have taken Improv 101: Intro to Improv. If you have any questions about this policy, you may contact us here.

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:Charles Givens has been an improviser since 2000, beginning with Wake County's high school group, Teen Co. Charles has performed short-form, longform and recently sketch comedy with Mettlesome. He has taught improv workshops for Duke and NC State and has performed in improv festivals in Raleigh, Atlanta, Richmond, Williamsburg, and New York City. Charles currently coaches an independent longform improv team in Durham.

Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Mettlesome at Golden Belt, 800 Taylor St, Durham, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 210.00 to USD 235.63

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Mettlesome Lab

Host or Publisher Mettlesome Lab

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Durham

Stewardship Workday: Trails and Trash at Blue Indigo Preserve!
Sat, 16 May at 09:00 am Stewardship Workday: Trails and Trash at Blue Indigo Preserve!

Blue Indigo Preserve

TRIPS-ADVENTURES ART
Geek-A-Thon - 4\/16\/26
Sat, 16 May at 09:00 am Geek-A-Thon - 4/16/26

5010 NC-55

Made by You: Huichol Yarn Art
Sat, 16 May at 09:30 am Made by You: Huichol Yarn Art

300 Park Offices Dr, Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina 27713

ART WORKSHOPS
Athleta Pop-Up Pilates Class
Sat, 16 May at 09:30 am Athleta Pop-Up Pilates Class

The Streets at Southpoint

WORKSHOPS HEALTH-WELLNESS
Old Hillsborough Road Market
Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am Old Hillsborough Road Market

4409 Bennett Memorial Rd, Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina 27705

Music & Me: At the Farm x Old Mill Farm
Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am Music & Me: At the Farm x Old Mill Farm

Old Mill Farm

WORKSHOPS KIDS
Scores and Scholarships: SAT\/ACT and Scholarship Strategy Session
Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am Scores and Scholarships: SAT/ACT and Scholarship Strategy Session

Aplus Test Prep and Academic Services

Intro to Pizza Making with Gozney - Smoke Fire Food
Sat, 16 May at 11:30 am Intro to Pizza Making with Gozney - Smoke Fire Food

Original Grills

WORKSHOPS
A Good Time presents: Stand-up Comedy Open Mic at Common Market Durham
Fri, 14 Mar at 07:00 pm A Good Time presents: Stand-up Comedy Open Mic at Common Market Durham

Common Market Durham

COMEDY OPEN-MIC
Sunday Open Mic Night - Moon Dog Meadery Free Event
Sun, 03 Aug at 07:00 pm Sunday Open Mic Night - Moon Dog Meadery Free Event

Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop

OPEN-MIC DOG
Fuzzzy Talks Live Comedy Podcast [Vendors Welcome]
Thu, 19 Feb at 07:00 pm Fuzzzy Talks Live Comedy Podcast [Vendors Welcome]

Durham

COMEDY
Improv 401:The Harold
Mon, 16 Mar Improv 401:The Harold

American Underground (@Market)

WORKSHOPS
Improv 301: Improv Longform
Tue, 17 Mar Improv 301: Improv Longform

American Underground (@Market)

WORKSHOPS COMEDY
Every Brilliant Thing at Durham County Library
Tue, 05 May Every Brilliant Thing at Durham County Library

Durham County Main Library

HEALTH-WELLNESS COMEDY
THE FIRST WIVES CLUB & SOAPDISH
Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm THE FIRST WIVES CLUB & SOAPDISH

The Carolina Theatre of Durham

ENTERTAINMENT COMEDY
Triangle Roast Battle @ Common Market
Fri, 08 May at 08:00 pm Triangle Roast Battle @ Common Market

Common Market Durham

WORKSHOPS COMEDY
Shakespeare in the Parks - As You Like It (Durham)
Sat, 09 May at 06:00 pm Shakespeare in the Parks - As You Like It (Durham)

Durham Central Park

ART LITERARY-ART
Improv 101: Intro to Improv [MONDAYS]
Mon, 11 May at 07:00 pm Improv 101: Intro to Improv [MONDAYS]

Mettlesome Theater

WORKSHOPS ART
Sketch 101: Intro to Comedy Writing [MONDAYS]
Mon, 11 May at 07:00 pm Sketch 101: Intro to Comedy Writing [MONDAYS]

American Underground (@Market)

WORKSHOPS COMEDY
Sketch 101: Intro to Comedy Writing [TUESDAYS]
Tue, 12 May at 07:00 pm Sketch 101: Intro to Comedy Writing [TUESDAYS]

American Underground (@Market)

WORKSHOPS COMEDY

What's Happening Next in Durham?

Discover Durham Events