Much of improv lives and dies by its zany jokes, but in this class we’ll stake out richer, more nuanced territory. Rather than focus on finding the game, we’ll take the advice of improv guru Del Close and 1) slow down, 2) respond honestly, and 3) play characters close to ourselves. The result will be interesting, luxuriously paced scenes with a greater emphasis on character and situation. And soon, with hard work and some luck, we’ll be storytelling on stage!

The course will culminate in a graduation show using a narrative improv form of our own creation. Because of its intensity, the class will be limited to eight students. And because the course will require a strong sense of improv fundamentals, completion of Level 3 Improv, “One Two Three Prov” or the equivalent is required. Please reach out early to reserve a spot or to ask any questions you may have: [email protected].

This course will be taught by Bradley Bazzle. Before turning full-time to writing fiction (www.bradleybazzle.com), Bradley wrote and performed sketch comedy at the UCB and PIT Theaters in New York City, as well as at festivals around the country. He performed two- and three-person improv on the UCB mainstage, where he studied with Sean Conroy and Jason Mantzoukas, among others.

For all our classes, please wear clothes and shoes you are comfortable moving around in and arrive 5-10 minutes early ready to start. The instructor will reach out with any additional details closer to the start date. If there's a grad show, please take note of the show date and mark your calendar :)