Improv Class Ages 12+ : Dynamic YouthProv! Summer '26

Why Improv for Teens? In Youthprov, students learn the fundamentals of good improvisation through games and exercises. The games are fun and entertaining but also a creative process that encourages support, active listening, being present, and intelligent risk-taking on and off the stage. We help teens build self-confidence, public speaking ability, and cooperation all while having a blast! Our classes boost our student's confidence, curiosity, and creativity.
Improv teaches us to accept mistakes as gifts and communicate thoughts and ideas more effectively. AND ... IT'S FUN!
The focus is on creating ensemble work in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. Students have a blast, make friends and gain incredible life skills.
Students take classes to:
• Improve listening skills
• Improve their public presentation skills• Gain amazing teaming skills
• Overcome shyness
• Build confidence
• Improve communication skills
• Think on their feet
• Take intelligent risks
• Come out of their shell
• Have a safe place to take risks

Date and Time: 8 weeks, 8 Sundays, Jul 26 to Sep 13, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: 650 S Orcas St, Suite 101, Seattle, WA, 98108
Age Requirements: 12+
Maximum Students: 14
About the Teacher: Adam Dow is a seasoned improviser, educator, and filmmaker with 29+ years of experience performing, teaching, and directing across North America, Europe, and Asia. As founder of improv groups like University of Washington's The Collective and Improv Comedy Mumbai, Adam has shared stages with ensembles like Boom Chicago in Amsterdam and led creative teams for TV shows such as Whose Line is it Anyway? India - The TV Pilot. His professional journey began at Unexpected Productions in 1998. Adam's passions extend to teaching improv at his alma mater, Franklin High School in Seattle. His achievements include being named #9 by CNN Go of "People to watch out for in Mumbai" and receiving the Mary Gates Scholarship for Leadership. He's also produced an improvised Bollywood show that toured globally. He currently is directing/producing a show called Cinema Unexpected and helps run the Teen Improv Program at Unexpected Productions.

Cancellation policy: We apologize, but we are unable to offer refunds within two weeks of a class starting.