From Practice to Performance: Improv Level 2

You know the basics. Now it’s time to start using them.

Jersey Improv Lab’s six-week Level 2 workshop is designed for adults who have completed at least 12 hours of improv training and are ready to go deeper, both on and off stage.

This is where things start to click.

You’ll work with the same group each week, giving you time to get comfortable, build trust, and meaningfully improve your scene work over time. Instead of just learning concepts, you’ll start applying them i.e. making faster decisions, taking stronger initiations, and building deeper, more connected scenes.

Over six weeks, you’ll:

• Strengthen your scene work and make clearer, faster decisions
• Be heard and own the room
• Make bold choices without second-guessing
• Build more connected scenes with your scene partners
• Stay present and adaptable when things don’t go as planned
• Develop real ensemble chemistry within a consistent group

As the weeks go on, you’ll start to see how the pieces fit together and feel more comfortable being seen, taking risks, and stepping into the unknown.

The workshop ends with a live Armando-style improv showcase for friends and family to apply what you’ve been working on in front of a live audience.

You’ll also become part of a small but growing improv community here in Hoboken and Jersey City, with opportunities to keep practicing and performing without having to go into the city.

About the Instructor

This workshop is led by Nick Carrillo, an actor and improv comedy instructor who has been teaching and performing improv, sketch, and theater throughout New York City for several years.

Nick has trained/performed/taught with UCB, The PIT, and The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, and was an original cast member of the Off-Broadway hit Puffs; Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.

In addition to his stage work, Nick has appeared in commercials and has been featured on NBC, VH1, Comedy Central, and truTV. He also works with Marvel, hosting digital video content and appearing on The Official Marvel Podcast.

As an instructor, Nick focuses on creating a supportive, low-pressure environment where students can have fun, take risks, and build confidence while learning the fundamentals of improv comedy.

Early Sign-Up Bonus

Early registrants will receive a highly discounted access to improv drop-in sessions leading up to the workshop ($7 per session instead of $30), so you can stay sharp and connected to the improv community between now and September.

Schedule & Details

Workshop Dates: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 (every Wednesday)

Day/Time: Wednesdays, 6:30–9:30 PM

Location: Symposia Bookstore, Downtown Hoboken

Grad Show Details: 8 PM on Friday, 10/23 at Snack Bar in Hoboken (520 Adams St.)

Workshop Fee: $350 (Includes all six sessions + live graduation showcase)

Capacity: Limited to 16 participants

Looking Ahead

For those who want to continue, we’ll be offering advanced workshops focused on deeper scene work and ensemble development that will eventually qualify you to be part of our house team.

These opportunities will be shared first with current students.

Policies & Notes

Enrollment is limited and advance registration is required.

If minimum enrollment is not met, the workshop may be canceled and all enrolled students will receive a full refund.

Refunds are available up to 30 days before the first session, minus a $25 administrative fee. After that, refunds are not available. Registrations may be transferred to another person by emailing hello@jerseyimprovlab.com.