Basic Improv Skills

Unlock Your Potential with Our Basic Improv Skills Course!

Looking to boost your communication skills, meet new people, and discover your inner social butterfly? Our Basic Improv Skills course is the perfect place to start! Over eight weeks, you'll build a strong foundation in improvisation, learning the essential skills to become a successful improviser. By the end of the course, you'll be ready to move on to our Intermediate Improv Skills course.

What You'll Learn:

In this course, you'll develop key skills that are not only essential for improv but are also valuable in everyday life. You'll master:

• Confidence & Bravery: Overcome stage fright and express yourself boldly.
• Active Listening & Agreement: Build compelling scenes by truly hearing and responding to others.
• Teamwork & Support: Collaborate seamlessly with your fellow improvisers.
• Open-Mindedness & Creativity: Think outside the box and embrace the unexpected.
• Object Work & Environment Work: Create believable scenes through effective use of space and imaginary props.

Course Details:

• Duration: 8 weeks
• Class Length: 2.5 hours per session
• Class Dates and Times:
  • Week 1: 10/14/24, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Week 2: 10/21/24, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Week 3: 10/28/24, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Week 4: 11/4/24, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Week 5: 11/11/24, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Week 6: 11/18/24, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Week 7: 11/25/24, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Week 8: 12/2/24, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
• Class Performance: Date & Time TBA (The performance will be scheduled for the weekend following the final class.)

Take the Stage!

As part of the course, you’ll have the chance to perform both in smaller groups alongside an experienced improviser and as a full group in a live show! This is your moment to shine in front of an audience and put everything you’ve learned into practice.

Enjoy Free Performances at The Bit!

While enrolled in a class at The Bit Theater, you can attend any of our performances for FREE! This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of improv, learn from other performers, and be inspired by a variety of shows.

Next Steps:

After completing the Basic Improv Skills course, you’ll be all set to continue your journey with our Intermediate Improv Skills course, where you can dive deeper into the art of improv and further hone your craft.

Reserve Your Spot Now!

Don’t miss this opportunity to grow, laugh, and connect. Mark your calendar, and get ready for an exciting adventure in improv!

With all of our classes, if there is a week you miss, you can make it up for free by sitting in on the next instance of that session.

• The class will start on time. If you need to be late, there's no need to apologize or explain. Please enter the space quietly and take a minute to arrive and take in what's going on. We'll incorporate you as soon as we can.
• We don't believe that money should stand in the way of you starting your improv journey. If you're interested in a class and cannot afford it, please reach out to us so that we can assist you.
• Class registrations are subject to close approximately 72 hours before the start of the class, so please sign up early if you're interested! Registrations are final.
• If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us through our website.
• Please wear comfortable clothes appropriate for light physical activity.
• The only thing you need to bring to class is a willingness to be brave and participate.
• Unless otherwise indicated in the class description, the theater opens 15 minutes prior to the start of your class time.
• By your participation in a class or workshop, you agree to our terms and conditions.
• One of the most effective ways to learn improv is to watch improv. As long as you are an active student within our community, attendance at shows is free to you. Attendance is subject to availability, and paying customers get priority.
• We are always looking to make our curriculum more comprehensive, so if there's a course that you think will help you with your improv journey, please don't hesitate to contact us. 
• All classes and workshops at The Bit are contingent on a minimum number of student registrations.
• Instructors are subject to change due to scheduling conflicts and restrictions.
• By your registration for a class, you are opting into communication from The Bit about upcoming classes. You may opt out of this communication at any time.
• Our processing fees go directly to our ticket processing provider. We do NOT take a portion of the fee for ourselves.

Inclusivity is important to us, please read our statement. Bullying of any kind will not be tolerated in any of our classes.