Longform Improv: Middle School and Up

In this 6 week class, students with some improv background will learn longform improvisation fundamentals, similar to those taught in our adult classes.

Our teaching approach and philosophy centers on Chicago/NYC style "longform" scene improvisation, which focuses on character development, collaborative agreement and world-building. Some of the most famous actors and comedians you see today were taught longform improvisation, including main characters in Ted Lasso, 30Rock, The Office, MST3K and others.

In this six-week class we will focus on a blend of introductory concepts (learning the foundations of improvised scene work through "Yes, And") and building on general agreement to create rich scenes.

Students will have the ability to collaborate with others in a safe, fun environment with the goal of ending the class with the ability to partner in an improvised scene and build a 20 minute show from a single suggestion. All students should be comfortable with in-class participation and taking feedback from a director and coach.

Class Schedule

Classes will be held every Wednesday beginning10/30 through 12/4 , 5:15-6:30pm. An optional show will be held after the last class, date TBA.

I nstructor: Michael Jastroch

* Parents will receive a form before class starts to provide details about their student*

Minimum Enrollment: 6

Maximum Enrollment:10

Host or Publisher The Lab (Ambler, PA)