Welcome to Faraway!
Our Intro to Improv class is the first step on our Performance Path and the best way to start your improv journey. Through our dedicated instructor-led group and scene exercises, you will unlock your creativity, get out of your head, and meet a whole new community of kind, fearless, and funny folks who are ready to join the stage with you, culminating in class showcase as part of Faraway's Performance Weekend - dates TBA.
There is no prerequisite for this class. If you're looking for a low pressure alternative with no performance component consider our Joy of Improv class. You can learn by
clicking here.
By enrolling in a class, workshop, or drop-in you consent to the following:
By enrolling in our classes students will also have access to discounted/free shows and jams for the length of the entire term including:
- House Night, student jams, and more are free for active students
- All other Friday shows are half-off (unless otherwise stated)
We now offer payment plans for all of our classes click 'Pay via payment plan' to enroll.
Students moving through our 8-week core curriculum on the Performance Path will be responsible for the fulfilling the following:
- Age Requirements: You must be 18 and up
- Class Admission/Placement Prerequisites: Other than 101, you must successfully complete the previous class before you are allowed to advance to the next class. If you have significant previous improv performance experience and would like to be placed into 201 or above, please complete our class placement request form by visiting farawaybham.com/placement.
- Attendance Requirements: You can't complete the class and advance if you have more than 2 absences.
- Makeup Day: If classes are cancelled, Faraway will make best efforts to hold a makeup days on the weekend of Week 7.
- Show Requirements: You are required to see at least two improv shows (not student jams) at Faraway in order to successfully advance.
- Advanced Studies Placement Requirements: Completing the the Performance Path does not guarantee placement into the Advance Study Program. Placement in Advanced Study is based on teacher and/or Artistic Director's approval.
There are no class refunds available at this time. Faraway Theater is located at
1211 27th Pl S Suite 20, Birmingham, AL 35205. Parking is available in the lot and on the street. The main entrance is located on the ground level nearest Highland Ave. The theater is primarily accessed by stairs, so please email
[email protected] if you have any accessibility issues or theater questions. lf you have any other general questions about the class itself, please email
[email protected].