Now it's time to step forward and follow the fear.

In this core level, you’ll bring the learn the Armando format. Building your storytelling, character work, and scene work skills developed in previous levels, Improv 5: Enter the Stage, focuses on refining your performance for the stage.

Here you’ll deepen your understanding of show pacing, group dynamics, and audience connection. You’ll sharpen transitions, fine-tune edits, and learn how to support a full-length performance.

This class is will prepare you for Improv 6 and beyond.

WHEN: Mondays from 630pm-930pm; October 20 to November 10 2025. (once a week for 3 hours)
Possible Rain/Snow Date: Sunday, Nov 8 from 630pm-930pm. 

WHERE: Ellsworth Arts and Events Space, 5950 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232.

REQUIREMENTS: SCIT Improv 4: "Scenes and MORE Scenes"

Early registration discounts available ends on Sunday, October 4, 2026

INSTRUCTOR: JUSTIN ZELL

Originally from upstate New York, Justin is a graduate of Binghamton High School’s Rod Serling School of Fine Arts and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater Arts from SUNY New Paltz.

During his ten years in New York City, he primarily studied and performed at The People’s Improv Theater (The PIT), The Upright Citizens Brigade Theater and The Magnet Theater. For two years, Justin taught and coached improv at The PIT while performing weekly on a PIT house team, The Wilhelm. He co-created and co-hosted a podcast about improvisation entitled “Improvised New York” with Elizabeth Quinn. In 2010, he co-founded Steel City Improv Theater and acted as Education Director and Lead Corporate Training Facilitator ever since.