Level 1: Foundation of The Scene | Tuesdays 7-9:30p
Union Comedy's entry-level course introduces students to the skills and techniques that are most essential to a successful longform improv scene. Students will learn the value of making decisive and active choices, embracing and utilizing the choices of their scene partners, and working together to create something fun, funny, and unique out of practically nothing. No prior experience necessary.

Prerequisite | None!

Tuition | $289

Duration | 8 Weeks Sep 24-Nov 12

Class Show | Wed November 13 @ 7:30pm  

Location |Union Comedy Theater, 593 Somerville Ave, Somerville MA 02143

Instructor Bio |  Emily Holland started doing improv in 2004 & started getting laughs in 2007. She's a former ImprovBoston resident cast member, teacher and the associate producer. Emily taught as adjunct faculty at Clark University Visual & Performing Arts for 5 years, before moving to Los Angeles (the first time), where she trained, performed and coached at UCB and iOWest. She has been fortunate to perform & teach workshops at comedy festivals all over North America and Japan. Emily also teaches the advanced workshop, applied astrology, after a lifetime of reading her own horoscope. She can guess a lot of your chart in a little bit of time & would love to discuss. Her most cherished time on stage was a duoset with Emo Phillips on Valentine’s Day.  

Erica Strickland is a thespian-turned-improviser who has been active in the Boston comedy community since 2018. When memorizing lines and blocking for a play felt like a chore, she took an improv 101 class at ImprovBoston and never looked back.  She is on the indie team Please and Spank You and the Union Comedy house team Neighbors. Improv has provided Erica with one of the most important communities in her adult life, and she is excited to share the love! 

Union's Comedy School offers four levels of long-form improv classes, plus a variety of advanced workshops for experienced players throughout the year. Whether you're brand new or looking to sharpen your skills, there’s a spot for you here.

Not sure where to start? Just ask! We love talking improv almost as much as we love doing it.