Improv 101. The Fundamentals of Improvisation.

IMPROV 101 is where it all begins! Our students take center stage in a supportive and fun environment to learn the skills of improvisation. We have a "learn by doing" philosophy, so students will be up on their feet and playing from day one, exploring short form games and improvised scenes! The students will discover the joy of ensemble support, and learn the basic fundamentals that will carry them through their entire journey through our program, and hopefully, onto the stage!

Improv 101 students discover key concepts such as “Yes And,” collaboration, commitment, communication, environment work, relationship building and truth in comedy. Under the guidance of our caring and experienced faculty, every student learns they already have what it takes to improvise successfully both onstage and off. No experience? No problem!

No previous experience necessary.

This is an eight (8) Week, In-Person Course

Maximum Number of Students - 15

C lass Dates

• WEEK 1 - December 13
• WEEK 2 - December 20
• ----- skips December 27 (Winter Break)
• WEEK 3 - January 3
• WEEK 4 - January 10
• WEEK 5 - January 17
• WEEK 6 - January 24
• WEEK 7 - January 31
• WEEK 8 - February 7
• SHOWCASE: February 8 | Thursday 8 - 9:30PM (subject to change)

Meet Your Instructor.

Rachel Andelman

Rachel Andelman has been improvising for 11 years. She has been active at ImprovBoston as a resident cast member, resident cast director, Comedy School instructor, and producer and host of "ImprovBoston Cagematch," the weekly competitive improv show. Additionally, she has been involved in countless independent projects. With her indie cast Magic: The Gathering: The Show, she has performed across the country, including in Hartford, Philadelphia, and Las Vegas. She's been told she has a very encouraging laugh.

ImprovBoston Comedy School Refund Policy.

ImprovBoston Comedy School Tuition is fully refundable up to 2 business days before the start of your class. Within 2 business days of the start of the class, or once the class has started, REGISTRATION IS NON REFUNDABLE AND NON TRANSFERABLE.

In the event of a cancellation due to low student enrollment, students may be offered placement in another section. If the student cannot be placed in another section, a refund may be offered, or credit kept on file for a future class.

Only registered students will be allowed in the class. Due to our limited class sizes, class placement is not guaranteed until payment has been received in full. Further, the ImprovBoston Comedy School reserves the right to accept or deny any individual's application.

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