Improv Classes
If you are looking to get involved in improv,
look no further - you’ve arrived!
If you are new to improv, the right class for you is our Level 1 Introduction to Improv Class. Come and learn the basic fundamentals of improv to help improve your social skills, public speaking, confidence, all while having the best time of your life!
LEVEL
CLASSES
From Level 1 to Level 4, Westside has a curriculum designed to train students in the art of long form improvisation.
PLAYERS
WORKSHOP
Our innovative ongoing program for improvisers who want to continue working on their long form improv skills.
LOADS OF
CLASSES
Westside is a thriving creative community with amazing teachers. Various workshops and classes are offered.
OPEN STUDIO
A dedicated practice space where improvisers can play, experiment, and hone their craft.
Open Studio is available to Westside players and students and also to any local improviser who wants to just come and play. Some long form improvisation experience is suggested as we will be running sets and the basics of play and editing will be useful.
A Sample of Our Amazing Classes
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Level 1: Intro to Improv
Come and learn the basic fundamentals of improv to help improve your social skills, public speaking, confidence, all while having the best time of your life!
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Level 2: Advanced Improv
If you have taken our Intro To Improv, our Advanced Improv Class is a great way to improve your skill and go even deeper with improv at Westside. Focus on strengthening the fundamentals and group scenes.
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Level 3: Even MORE Advanced Improv
If you’ve completed Levels 1 & 2, the Even MORE Advanced class is a fun, challenging way to continue your improv journey. You will focus on playing with group mind, the concept of Super YES, and investing more in your scene partner.
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Sketch Writing
Learn the art of sketch writing. Brainstorming and writing exercises will stoke your creativity. Instruction in story structure, character development and script formatting will show you what to do with that creativity.
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Musical Improv
Using the combined creativity of music and improv, we’ll explore topics like character development through song, finding a big ‘moment’ in a scene, taking risks, bringing out the inner life of a character, and many more.
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The Most Important Improv Class You'll Ever Take
An advanced class with Jeff Ash that will help you confidently navigate your scenes.
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Improvised Movie
Learn to combine the spontaneous creativity of improv with film techniques adapted to the stage. Make a movie in real time!
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Workshops
New workshops on a variety of topics. Workshops are a great way to keep working on your improv skills! And of course we all know these are really more Play than Work, right?
We love that you are considering taking a class at Westside Improv. You won't be disappointed. Westside Improv strongly supports the rights of all its performers and students to create and perform in a safe, supportive, environment.
Most of our classes are geared for humans over 18, but we do have a full youth program as well.
If you have questions please email contact@westsideimprov.com.