August 5 - September 30. NO CLASS ON SEPTEMBER 9.

Level 1 teaches the basics of improv theory as it relates to short-form improv and what we do at Dad’s Garage. It is the foundation for our entire class system!

During class, students are introduced to ideas and exercises that provide performance-building blocks to use throughout their improv careers. 

This class is designed for students seeking continued improvement in their communication skills, as well as professionals looking for new, unique ways to approach public speaking and interpersonal dynamics in the workplace.

Skills covered in the class include:

• Making Offers
• Listening
• Team Building
• Trust
• “Yes, And…”

August 5 - September 30. NO CLASS ON SEPTEMBER 9.

Level 2 takes the skills you learned in Level 1 and applies them to a broader understanding of narrative scene-based improvisation. In this class, you will create characters, explore relationships, and establish an understanding of the basic narrative structures that apply to improvised theatre.

August 5 - September 30. NO CLASS ON SEPTEMBER 9.

Our fourth level of improv training is designed to bring all of the skills touched upon in the previous levels together. This course emphasizes advanced games and narrative techniques in addition to further polishing onstage performance skills. This level wraps up with a showcase for an audience.

August 5 - September 30. NO CLASS ON SEPTEMBER 9.

Get ready for high-energy, competitive team improv! Inspired by our longest-running, audience-favorite improv competition, this class focuses on short-form games and scene work that emphasize storytelling, theatre, and teamwork. You’ll explore inventive ways to engage both your fellow performers and the audience while sharpening your instincts and stage presence. Perfect for improvisers looking to push their short-form skills to the next level in a fun, dynamic format.

August 5 - September 30. NO CLASS ON SEPTEMBER 9.

Prerequisite: Minimum completion of improv levels 1–3 at Dad’s Garage or equivalent experience

Learn how to use improvisation as a tool to generate and explore sketch ideas. In this class, students will improvise scenes to discover concepts, characters, and scenarios, then re-improvise those ideas to develop material for sketches. You'll build on core improv techniques to fuel creativity, collaboration, and idea development for sketch writing.

Re-improvisation as a Writing Tool: Re-improvisation can help uncover unexpected ideas, new directions, refine your ideas leading to the continuous evolution of your work.

Use Improvisation Skills in Scripted Comedy: Learn how to use improvisation not just for performance, but as a writing technique to generate material and enhance creativity.

Write from Point of View: Explore and write from unique perspectives, discovering how point of view shapes humor and character.

Utilize Premise in Sketch Writing: Learn how to craft compelling scene premises that serve as the foundation of a sketch, setting the stage for humor and plot.

Explore the Game of the Scene: Just like short form improvisation, sketch comedy runs on ‘game’.  Using game as an engine to drive plot in sketch comedy is an essential skill.