Saturday Pre-Teen Comedy & Improv (Ages 9–12) | Times Square NYC

Build confidence, stage presence, and quick thinking with weekly improv comedy in Times Square. Ages 9–12. Includes showcase!
About this Event

Help your child find their voice, think on their feet, and turn everyday anxiety into creative confidence in the heart of New York City.

10am Saturdays

November 7, 14, 21, 28

December 5, 12, 19

January 2, 9

Showcase January 16

Middle school brings big social transitions, academic pressures, and changing social dynamics. Improvisational theater offers pre-teens (ages 9–12) a safe, high-energy outlet to step out of their comfort zones, develop social fluency, and embrace spontaneous creative expression. Held weekly at our Times Square comedy theater, this program uses the principles of improv comedy to teach vital life and performance skills in an inclusive, judgment-free space.

What Students Learn

• Unshakable Self-Confidence: Students learn to trust their instincts and take creative risks without fear of failure.
• Public Speaking & Stage Presence: Exercises focus on vocal projection, body language, and clear articulation that translate directly to school presentations and leadership roles.
• Collaboration & Active Listening: Grounded in improv’s core tenet—"Yes, And..."—students practice validating peers' ideas, reading nonverbal cues, and co-creating scenes in real time.
• Quick Thinking & Emotional Agility: Fast-paced theater games train kids to adapt quickly when things don’t go as planned, reframing unexpected moments into comedic wins.
• Use Humor to Build Relationships: Learn to live our #1 rule: "HAVE FUN but NEVER at another's expense."

Class Structure

Every 90-minute session balances technique and play:

1. Warm-Up & Focus: Physical, vocal, and mental warm-up games to build focus, loosen inhibitions, and establish group trust.
2. Skill Building & Scene Work: Structured exercises covering comedic timing, character development, object work, and short-form game mechanics.
3. Stage Performance Lab: Putting the skills into action directly on a professional Manhattan stage with supportive, real-time coaching from seasoned performers.
4. Stand-Up Comedy: Turn stories of personal experience and observation into original comedy routines.