We teach our process for
writing and performing comedy.
Whether you are looking to pursue a career in the arts or just want to try something new, we offer something fun and informative for everyone. Our limited selection of classes are built on the teachings of Chicago style improvisation using the methods learned from our time studying and performing at world famous comedy programs of The Second City , iO Chicago, and The Annoyance Chicago.
FALL CLASSES
INTRO TO RIP CITY
This is a hybrid comedy writing class that will explore using improv fundamentals to create original works. Exercises will gear more towards theatrical practices, recording improvised material, writing and revising original material.
Monday Nov 2nd: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Monday Nov 9th: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Monday Nov 16th: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Monday Nov 23rd: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Monday Nov 30th: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Monday Dec 7th: 6:30pm-8:30pm
OPTIONAL RIP CITY PERFORMANCE
TBD
Instructor: Henry Riggs
Cost: $200
Improv: Just for Fun
This class is designed for everyone of all experience levels and will focus on the basics of listening, agreement, heightening, having fun, and trusting ourselves AND each other. This course is also designed to be taken as many times as you feel you are growing and learning something from it.
Tuesday Nov 3rd: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday Nov 10th: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday Nov 17th: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday Nov 24th: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday Dec 1st: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday Dec 8th: 6:30pm-8:30pm
NO CLASS PERFORMANCE
Instructor: Maari Suorsa
$200
Using Comedy & Improv for
Corporate Work + Team Building
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Corporate Workshops & Training
Looking for fun ways to bring your team together? Improv training is a very effective way to build skills for listening, collaboration, and overall good vibes in the workplace. Our years of experience teaching improv help to create fun and professional training for your team.
*Listening and Agreement
*Building On Other Peoples Ideas
*Positivity in the Workplace
*Reducing Judgement -
Team Building
Infusing a sense of play can help create positive bonds in the workplace. We use improv & theatre games to get people out of their shells and start having fun together. This helps any business build a more positive workplace culture. Or if you have a fun workplace culture already, it’s a good reinforcement tool. And it’s fun!
*Building Connections
*Saying Yes to Ideas
*Making each other look like geniuses
*Having Fun!
