Long Form Improv Classes

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For over half a decade, Station Theater has offered Houston's best long-form improv training. We have trained hundreds of students, many of whom regularly perform at Station Theater or in mainstage improv shows across the country.

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Station Theater's curriculum, while influenced by historic improv hubs (NYC, CHI, LA), is an original methodology that is all our own. It is deeply connected to Houston's vibrant theater and arts community. Station Theater's classes are as applicable to aspiring comedic actors as they are to people looking to have some laughs and make some friends.

All of Station’s classes include FREE standing-room-only access to regular Friday & Saturday improv & sketch comedy shows at Station Theater. Some shows may be blacked out due to limited availability.

Upcoming Improv Classes

Level 0

Level 0 is not required to register for Level 1, but it is a fun, no-pressure way to try improv!

This weekly free 30-minute class lets you get a taste of our improv training program! Each ticket gets you a discount code for our eight-week Level 1 - Fundamentals of Improv class and a free ticket for a future show. Only 20 students are permitted. You must have a ticket, and you must participate if you attend. No spectators are allowed. Please cancel your ticket if you are unable to attend.

Level 1 Long Form Improv

This 9-week class covers long-form improv basics, including the concepts of “Yes, And” and “If this, then what?” to propel scenes forward, active listening, heightening with emotions, object work, interacting with your environment, creating memorable characters, and more. No prerequisite.

SEPTEMBER LEVEL 1

Thursdays 6-8 pm starting 8/21/24

Instructor: Jessica Brown

No class on Halloween 10/31/24 or Thanksgiving week.

october LEVEL 1

Tuesdays 8-10 pm starting 10/22/24
No class Thanksgiving week (11/24 - 12/1) or Holiday Break (12/16 - 1/2).

Instructor: Tandiwe Kone

november LEVEL 1

Tuesdays 8-10 pm starting 10/22/24
No class Thanksgiving week (11/24 - 12/1) or Holiday Break (12/16 - 1/2).

Instructor: Jessica Brown

december LEVEL 1

Details coming soon.

 

MORE LEVEL 1 CLASSES COMING SOON!

Level 2 long form Improv:
Advanced Scene Work and Piece Awareness

This 8-week class covers Advanced Scene Work and Piece Awareness, including working with initiations & suggestions, finding & exploring the Game of the scene, scene dynamics, and more. Prerequisite: Level 1 at Station Theater.

Level 3 long form Improv:
Devices, Customs, and Conventions

This 8-week class covers tools to help you move through scenes and pieces, including walk-ons, tag-outs, tag runs, split scenes, and more. Prerequisite: Levels 1-2 at Station Theater.

Level 4 long form Improv:
Survey of Long Form Improv Forms

This 8-week class covers various forms or structures in long-form improv, including the Harold, La Ronde, Monoscene, Pretty Flower, and more. Prerequisite: Levels 1-3 at Station Theater.

Level 5 long form Improv:
Exploration of Group and Individual Voice

This 8-week class focuses on developing improv skills in individuals while building up the group as a whole. Prerequisite: Levels 1-4 at Station Theater.