Classes
Improv 101: Building the Scene
with Ilan Kaplan
Sundays, 10am-12pm, from Feb 1-Mar 29 2026
This introductory class will teach students the fundamentals of improv comedy. Through the use of improv games, group exercises, and scene work, students will be introduced to the core tenets of long-form improv with a focus on building a strong base reality, listening, agreement and playing to the top of your intelligence. These concepts will act as the building blocks for subsequent classes as students learn to develop their comedic voice. Improv comedy is a wonderful tool for performance and for listening to and learning from the people around you. Students will come to see that they and their scene partners are geniuses and poets when they take the stage!
The course is 8 weeks long, culminating in a class show at the Hangar Theatre for a ticketed audience of friends and family. Classes are 2 hours long. Please check all the class and show dates, as we advise you not to miss more than 2 sessions total. Be aware that there is no class on February 22nd.
Cost: $300 by Venmo or Zelle, $315 by PayPal. Flexible pricing options available.
Improv 201: Game of the Scene
with Ilan Kaplan
Wednesdays, 7-9pm, from Feb 11-Apr 2 2026
This class takes the next step on the improv journey, exploring the concept of “game.” In this class, students will learn how to establish patterns, heighten, and get on the same page as their scene partners. This class will also delve deeper into the elements of stage performance, and students will begin developing their own individual comedic voices. Students will focus on supporting each other, allowing themselves to be supported, and creating group rapport. I’m not saying you’ll be able to read your scene partner’s mind by the end of this class, but I’m not NOT saying it.
The course is 8 weeks long, culminating in a class show at the Hangar Theatre for a ticketed audience of friends and family. Classes are 2 hours long. Please check all the class and show dates, as we advise you not to miss more than 2 sessions total.
Cost: $300 by Venmo or Zelle, $315 by PayPal. Flexible pricing options available.