Have fun, build self-confidence, discover your comedic voice, and make new friends in our Introduction to Improv class! In this six-week survey of the basic principles of long-form improv comedy, students will learn how to create improv scenes from scratch in a fun, fast-paced, and supportive environment. We'll explore core improv concepts such as agreement, heightening, and authenticity, and will deploy those concepts using techniques such as monologues, group games, and two-person scenes. The class will culminate in a showcase performance for friends and family at the Commodore in Ybor City. No previous experience necessary.

CLASS DATES
Class meets on Saturday afternoons from 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM for six weeks, beginning on Saturday, May 3 and ending on Saturday, June 14.
Dates are as follows:

Class 1: Saturday, May 3
Class 2: Saturday, May 10
Class 3: Saturday, May 17
NO CLASS: Saturday, May 24 (Memorial Day weekend)
Class 4: Saturday, May 31
Class 5: Saturday, June 7
Class 6: Saturday, June 14

The class graduation performance will take place on Sunday, June 15 at 7:00 p.m.

WHAT IF I NEED TO MISS A CLASS? CAN I STILL SIGN UP?
Short answer: yes! We offer concurrent Level One classes and other make-up opportunities along the way. We obviously prefer if everyone can come to all six classes, but if you know you will miss one (or think you might), don't let that stop you from signing up. You can get in touch with us at [email protected] if you have questions about this. 

INSTRUCTOR BIO
Liz Marcucci is a cherished member of the Tampa Bay improv community. With over a decade of experience, she is an alumna of The Second City Conservatory, iO Chicago, The Annoyance Theatre, and the Bovine Metropolis Theater in Denver. Liz has shared her expertise by teaching at the Improv Retreat and participating in numerous intensives and camps across the United States.

Her approach to teaching, coaching, and performing centers on following the joy and embracing the unknown. Liz is dedicated to creating a supportive environment that uplifts her students, encouraging them to explore what truly makes their hearts smile and to honor that truth.

Improv, in her view, is for everyone: from the hobbyist and the teacher looking to refine their presentation skills, to the corporate professional aiming to improve in meetings, the budding entrepreneur seeking confidence in networking, and the aspiring comedian within us all.

In Liz’s class, the ultimate takeaway is, “You don’t need to be the funniest person in the room, just the most authentic.”