Carol Schindler's Improv Intensive

One of this country's most experienced and well-reviewed improv performers -- a veteran of over 4000 shows with Chicago CIty Limits -- can teach anyone to improvise! You do not need to be "fast on your feet" or "funny" or an extrovert, just someone who is willing to play. This class will help you at work with presentations and public speaking,...

A fun and exciting introduction to the art of improvisation. Through six weeks of exercises and games our aim is not only to instill the fundamentals of improvisation but also to create an ensemble. No matter your experience or goals, this is a great place to start! This class can help get you out of your shell, spark creativity, and is a fun way...

Would you like to be more social or more emotionally expressive in your everyday life? Do you find it challenging deciding what stories you’d like to share and what they really mean? Have you been thinking about taking a storytelling workshop, but feel like an absolute beginner?  Our 2-Day Personal Growth workshop creates a safe and nurturing...

Simply put, you'll learn to improvise. In Level One, students will get onstage immediately and explore the fundamental principles of improvisation through exercises in agreement, commitment, spontaneity and listening. Sessions are designed so students will build a strong foundation as a confident performer.  You will amaze yourself with your...

The class that I used to teach in person is now being taught on the internet. My students kindly tell me how much they are enjoying it and how grateful they are to be a part of this fun, supportive, spirited community during these days of isolation. Learn how to think on your feet, get comfortable with public speaking, brainstorm, collaborate, or just...

Develop creative writing and performance skills while discovering your inner comedic genius! Improv Comedy Jam session includes playing a number of our games and smaller scene games. Each session runs 50+ minutes.  Regular students invited to showcases, online for now. We look forward to returning to our Times Square training center soon. ...

Combining Brooklyn Improv Training's ensemble improv methodology with digital communication know-how, Fundamentals of Online Improv (FOI, for short) teaches students how to connect and create in real time while being physically apart.  A great way to train the creative brain in a safe and fun online environment. This highly interactive...

Now apply what you've learned in Level One to create long form pieces. This class is heavy on exercises in the fundamental structural components of long form: scene work, group games, opening games, second beats, transitions, and callbacks. Students emerge from Level Two with the tools necessary to stage longer pieces with recurring themes and rich...

Improv veteran Tom Soter, co-author (with Carol Schindler) of A DOCTOR & A PLUMBER IN A ROWBOAT: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO IMPROVOISATION, takes his long-running improv class to the web. In a supportive environment, students learn how to tap into their imagination, creating characters, delivering self-made monologs, and telling and performing in...

This online improv class for teens (ages 13-17) will focus on the essentials of improv: spontaneity, listening, agreement, and collaboration. Through games and exercises students will step outside their comfort zone, working together to create original characters and scenes, accessing new corners of their creativity!

This class is aimed at improvisers who want to hone their skills and have an opportunity to perform. During some stretches of the year, it will be a drop-in class, at other times, we will commit to an 8-week stretch followed by an onstage show.Depending on demand, a separate Saturday section may also be set-up for novice or less experienced improvisers...

With the first two levels under your belt, it's time to focus on Harold, the original long form structure that changed the history of performance improvisation. Harold is popular for good reason - it's fun, relatively simple to learn, infinitely deep, and very satisfying for performers and audiences. Students will master the components of this dynamic...

This is for everybody, whether you're a newbie or novice (experienced) improvisers, actor, people who have fear in public speaking and for anyone who is looking for (((FUN))). This will help actors and improvisers to be ready on stage and to always be prepared to do different characters. It is great for those who are shy or just nervous. It is great...

Learn how to create laugh-inducing lyrics and sensational songs on the spot. In this class we will work on some or all of the following skills: rhyming, creating songs using “forwards and backwards” techniques, narrative and joke-form approaches, understanding song structure, improvising in different song styles, putting lyrics to existing melodies,...

Let's face it, your socially isolated teenagers are driving you crazy. But guess what? You're driving your teenagers crazy, too! Everybody needs a break!  CCL's Improv for Teens class is for 12-17 year olds with or without any theater or improv experience. Your teens will discover new abilities, improve self-confidence, and have a great time...

The class that I used to teach in person is now being taught on the internet. My students kindly tell me how much they are enjoying it and how grateful they are to be a part of this fun, supportive, spirited community during these days of isolation. Learn how to think on your feet, get comfortable with public speaking, brainstorm, collaborate, or just...

The online improv classes with Neal Dandade are designed to answer the following question: how do we turn practical limitations into opportunities for growth and creativity? You’ll learn to get “out of your head” in front of your computer screen. Our goal is to augment our use of emotion, listening, and the physical space available to us on...

Important: This Price option is for New Students Only. For Returning Students, please proceed to this course.  Only New Students can avail of these promotional prices. Clients cannot purchase a 2nd 3-Part class for $99. We will not be able to warrant promotional price purchases for returning students. -- The advanced class gives advanced and...

Would you like to be more social or more emotionally expressive in your everyday life? Do you find it challenging deciding what stories you’d like to share and what they really mean? Have you been thinking about taking a storytelling workshop, but feel like an absolute beginner?  Our 2-Day Personal Growth workshop creates a safe and nurturing...

Important: This course is for Returning Students only. For New Students, please proceed to this course -- The advanced class gives advanced and professional actors a chance to focus on their specific needs and professional development. Students are given more difficult audition and scene work, and are challenged to broaden and expand their range...