Fresno/Clovis Classes
Is our physical location too far away? We also have classes online!
Location: Fresno Cohousing. 2658 East Alluvial Avenue, Fresno, CA 93720.
IMPORTANT: Park on the street and walk to the back of the property. We are in the Common House.
Yosemite Valley and Monarch River Academy Parents: We are an approved vendor for both schools. Enroll with the coupon code CHARTERSCHOOL, then create an order in the school’s vendor system.
Kid-Prov (7 to 11)
Through age-appropriate games, storytelling, and role-playing, kids discover the joy of spontaneous expression, boosting confidence and communication skills. Classes run monthly, one hour each week, and may be repeated.
Middle-Prov (10 to 14)
We play short-form improv and theater games with an eye on long-form scene work. We may include monologues and narrative-building exercises, and if the kids want, we’ll do shows. As always, the goal is to discover the joy of spontaneous expression, boosting confidence and personal connection skills. Classes run monthly, one hour each week, and may be repeated.
Teen-Prov (13 to 18)
Level 1 – Intro to Improv
This class introduces and builds a foundation for doing scene-based improv. We play games and do exercises to practice getting present, taking risks, and trusting our instincts. We’ll also learn the importance of agreement, supporting teammates, and ‘playing it real.’ Most of all, we have a lot of fun. No experience is required. This is a prerequisite for Level 2.
Level 2 – Game of the Scene
Learn to do intermediate-level improv scenes. You will use strategies like confessions, gifting, real-life inspirations, and framing to build small decisions into grand scenes. You will also learn things like the gentle yes, voice of reason, and justification to learn more about a scene as it is happening.
Class schedule: To be determined.
Level 3 – Second Beats
Learn to initiate off of an opening. This crucial skill lets you start scenes right in the middle of a comedic situation. You will use a monologue or a “living room” discussion to inspire scenes. We’ll get into how to have an idea that’s not too big or too small. How to use the concepts of “voice of reason” and “fool” to frame the comedy of an idea. You’ll learn to work with others to get your scenes started fast.
Class schedule To be determined.
Level 4 – Advanced Forms
Here we’ll learn about the ubiquitous Harold, play with it, but then branch into Pretty Flower, Documentary, Deconstruction, and more. We’ll also rework fundamentals from previous levels. After this class you’ll be ready to take any advanced course from a long form improv school.
Class schedule To be determined.
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