Improv Class for Young People
Schedule
Sat May 09 2026 at 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
The Mopco Improv Theatre | Schenectady, NY
4:00 - 6:00 PM on the following dates
May 9, May 16, May 30, June 6, June 13, June 14
Showcase June 27
About this Event
Besides being fun, improv classes improve interpersonal skills, build confidence, encourage creative risk taking, and increase ability to surf uncertainty. This six week introductory class for children 13-16 has an emphasis on performance, and will culminate in a show for friends and family.
Instructor: Alex Shapiro
Hailing from Madison Wisconsin, Alex performed with multiple improv companies including, The Premise, Atlas Improv, ComedySportz (Madison and New York) and Desperate Measures, which he co-founded at Wesleyan University in 1994.
A MopCo regular for the past two years, Alex has been involved with improv since taking classes when he was 13. Alex has years of experience teaching improv classes.
Tuition: Eight classes and showcase performance $150. a limited number of partial scholarships are available; inquire by emailing [email protected] with the heading "Youth Scholarship."
Where is it happening?
The Mopco Improv Theatre, 10 North Jay Street, Schenectady, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 161.90


















