The Improv Academy is broken into two main programs: Intro and Advanced. We also offer Workshops and Featured classes. Classes are $200 and run for eight weeks. We are now registering for the spring semester, which begins the week of March 8, 2010. Each class culminates in a class show for family and friends (except for Sketch Writing).
If you want to sign up for a class or need more information, please contact 248.327.0575 or classes@gocomedy.net. Registration is currently in progress.
Intro 1: Welcome to Improv ($200)
Every improv education starts somewhere - yours starts here. Learn the fundamentals of improvisation, basic games, scene work and skills. Get used to being on stage and working with others in safe, supportive environment. Please choose one:
When: Thurssdays 7-10pm (Begins 3/11)………….……Teacher: Suzie Jacokes
When: Saturdays 3-6pm (Begins 3/13)……………….Teacher: Suzie Jacokes
Intro 2: Improv Tools ($200)
Intro 2 picks up where Intro 1 leaves off, taking the concepts covered and looking deeper into them. This class looks at the tricks, tips and tools of improv and incorporates them into a variety of games.
When: Tuesdays 7-10pm (Begins 3/9)…………..………Teacher: Matt Naas
Intro 3: Scene Work ($200)
Intro 3 continues to build on the skills learned in Intro 1 & 2. With a focus on scene work, Intro 3 begins to move into elements of long-form improvisation.
When: Mondays 7-10pm (Begins 3/8)………..........….Teacher: Chris DiAngelo
Intro 4: Improv Games ($200)
Games are the bread and butter of every improvisers diet and can be seen at Go Comedy! every weekend. Learn all about improv games from the classics to challenging new games, you’ll even learn a few of Go Comedy’s signature games.
When: Wednesdays 7-10pm (Begins 3/10)………….….Teacher: Pj Jacokes
Advance Improv requires some previous improv education. Contact Go Comedy! to find out where you should start.
Advance 1: Scene Work
Will be offered in our Summer Semester beginning the week of May 17.
Advance 3: From Stage to Paper ($200)
This class will focus on generating material for a written show, by the end of the term, you will have the material to put together a one-act improv/sketch revue in Advance 4.
When: Sundays 3-6pm (Begins 3/14)………………..……...Teacher: Pj Jacokes
When: Sundays 3-6pm (Begins 3/14)………………..……...Teacher: Chris DiAngelo
When: Mondays 7-10pm (Begins 3/8)………………...........Teacher: Bryan Lark
Learn how to write, edit and polish scripts for sketch comedy. Taught by some of the finest comedy writers in the area. The first three terms would focus on style. The fourth term will focus on putting together a show from the scripts created in the program.
Sketch 1: Finding Your Voice ($200)
Start getting your words out of your head and onto the page. This class will focus on creativity, brainstorming, and creating your comedic voice. It will help you start creating a writer’s portfolio.
When: Saturdays 12-3pm (Begins 3/13)……..……………….Teacher: Bryan Lark
Sketch 2: Your Voice vs. The World ($200)
Using just about everything as inspiration, find the funny in anything. This class will focus on different ways to look at the world around you and the different approaches to writing about it.
When: Sundays 12-3pm (Begins 3/14)……..……………….Teacher: Lauren Bickers