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Our summer sessions are now available!
The KC Improv Company Training Center's new "semester" starts soon! We will have classes on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Classes include Improv 101, 201, 301, and more!
Stay tuned for more information here, or join our Training Center email list by emailing to classes[@]kcimprov.com
Or read more below about our individual classes, scholarships, and work-study opportunities!
In addition to producing hundreds of shows every year, The KC Improv Company strives to advance improv in the Midwest by sharing our expertise and knowledge through classes, workshops, and coaching. The KC Improv Company Training Center allows students from all experience levels and backgrounds to become an integral part of the improv community in KC by building skills and ideologies not only applicable to the stage, but to their everyday lives.
Our classes are 8 weeks long and meet once a week. The regular price is currently $200 for the 8-week session.
Every class performs at the end of their session at The KC Improv Company Theater, and students get to see KC Improv Company shows FOR FREE!! (Restrictions apply, but not often).
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE!
The KC Improv Company has been teaching improv comedy classes since 2010. We wanted to make sure people know about our scholarship program, which aims to assist students and aspiring students who will help make the improv community (and by extension the acting community) more diverse and inclusive.
We also allow work-study opportunities, for people willing to work at our shows on Fridays and Saturdays! Email for information!
To apply for a scholarship, just email classes@kcimprov.com and tell us:
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Why you want to learn improv with the KC Improv Company,
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How your background and experiences would help make the improv community more representative of the Kansas City community overall (because we don't want to guess your race, religion, sexuality, age, or anything else), and
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Any things that reflect your dedication or aptitude related to improv and comedic acting!
Most scholarships will be for 50 percent of normal class fees, and can be rewarded retroactively for classes that have already been paid for. Email us with any questions you have. Thank you!
Is 8 weeks too much? Then check out our Drop-In Class, Saturdays at 12:30 pm at The KCIC Theater.
Questions? E-mail us at classes@kcimprov.com, or give us a call at 816-806-4000!
Improv 101
Fridays starting June 23
5:00 pm
This course helps adults learn and explore the art of improvisational acting and comedy. Whether you want to try something new, get out of your shell, or see if comedy and performance is a direction you are interested in, this class is the place to start. Students will benefit by improving their listening skills, confidence, team-building, trust, and collaboration skills. And they WILL have fun!
Students get FREE ADMISSION to KCIC shows through the duration of their classes! (Currently 3-5 shows per weekend, each ticket valued at $12-15.)
Classes meet each Friday for eight weeks, ending August 11. The class showcase is tentatively scheduled for Friday, August 18.
Instructor: Tim Marks. https://www.kansascitycomedy.com/Team/tim-marks
Early bird pricing is available for the first four to sign up.
Improv 101
Saturdays starting June 24
10:30 am
This course helps adults learn and explore the art of improvisational acting and comedy. Whether you want to try something new, get out of your shell, or to see if comedy and performance is a direction you are interested in, this class is the place to start. Students will benefit by improving their listening skills, confidence, team-building, trust, and collaboration skills. And they WILL have fun!
Students get FREE ADMISSION to KCIC shows through the duration of their classes! (Currently 3-5 shows per weekend, each ticket valued at $12-15.)
Classes meet each Saturday for eight weeks, ending August 12. The class showcase is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, August 19.
Instructor: Tim Marks. https://www.kansascitycomedy.com/Team/tim-marks
Early bird pricing is available for the first four to sign up.
Improv 201
Sundays starting June 25
2:30 pm
Improv 201 focuses on character and games. It expands on the ideas introduced in Intro to Improv (Impro 101). Completion of Intro to Improv is required (or pre-approval by the Education Director).
Every class gets to perform at the Kick Comedy Theater, and students get to see KC Improv Company shows FOR FREE! (There are exceptions, but not many!)
The study and practice of improv helps adults learn and explore the art of improvisational acting and comedy. And they have fun. Instructor: Michael Lee kcimprov.com/team/Michael-Lee
Classes meet each Sunday for eight weeks, ending August 11. A class showcase is scheduled tentatively for Saturday, August 26. Early-bird pricing is available for the first four who sign up.
Improv 301
Sundays starting June 25
10:30 am
This course focuses on the skills and principles needed to perform quality, fun, entertaining scenes without the use of short-form structures. Completion of Improv 201 is required (or pre-approval by the Education Director).
Every class gets to perform at the Kick Comedy Theater, and students get to see KC Improv Company shows FOR FREE! (With very few exceptions.)
Classes meet Saturdays for eight weeks, ending August 12. The class showcase performance is scheduled for August 19. For Level 301, additional performance opportunities will arise as well. It will also include personal constructive notes after four classes.
Class size is limited to 12 students. Please enter through the Coffeeshop. Early-bird pricing for the first four to sign up.