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 Unless specified otherwise, improv classes run for eight-week sessions, starting at the beginning of each quarter: Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. Please make sure you have fulfilled the prerequisites for the class you wish to take.
Please check each level's schedule for class location. Advanced placement auditions being held 6/12: For folks who have completed training at other improv theaters or have multiple years of performance it is sometimes possible to start our program at Level 2. Auditions will be held Saturday, December 5 from 10-1 for folks looking for advanced placement. These auditions will be attended by the Director of Education, the Artistic Director and select instructors. Placement will be determined based on how closely your performance style matches our theater's philosophy. Anyone looking to start at Level 2 must attend this audition. Please send an email with your resume and headshot (if applicable) to auditions@improvboston.com to request an audition slot. Please note: There will be no classes (marked as off) during tech weeks for Showcase Shows. Registered Students may attend YAP free of charge during those weeks Summer Intensive ClassesImprov Levels 1-3Spend a week learning the basics of ImprovBoston's nationally acclaimed training program. In one week you will learn the first three levels of our program: Level 1 - The Fundamentals of Improvising, Level 2 - Points of Inspiration and Imagination and Scenes, Scenes, Scenes, and Level 3 - The Building Blocks of Long-Form. Classes are held Monday-Friday from 10:00-3:00, 6/7-6/11. One week is $275. Sign up for all 3 weeks of intensives for only $650! 
Improv Level 4Continue your training with ImprovBoston this summer with a week of intensive improv training. In one week we will cover Level 4 of our nationally acclaimed training program: The Concepts and Language of Long-Form Improvisation. This level focuses on placing the players' scene work within a larger picture, and grounding players in reliable and successful concepts that can be transferred to any long-form structure. Classes are held Mon-Fri from 10-3, 6/14-6/18. ImprovBoston Levels 1-3 are required prerequisites.
Improv Level 5Cap off your training experience with ImprovBoston in one week with an intensive approach to Level 5. In this Level students continue their training and prep for a show. With the assistance of their instructor and using improv-based exercises, the ensemble creates their own structure for a forty-five minute show. This is a highly creative and exhilarating way to spend a week this summer! ImprovBoston's Levels 1-4 are prerequisites. Classes held Mon-Fri from 10-3, 6/21-25.
Non-Intensive Summer ClasseseImprov Level I – The Fundamentals of Improvising
Level I establishes the foundation and vocabulary of ImprovBoston's program. In the process, the five pillars of our philosophy are introduced: confidence, trust, support, risk, and fun. This level develops your confidence as you learn to recognize what is needed to begin a scene, how to recognize possibilities, and also how to play some of the short-form game structures we use in some of our shows. $195.00 per person. Maximum of 12 participants per class.No previous experience necessary.
Improv Level II – Points of Inspiration and Imagination
With your new found confidence and an introduction to ImprovBoston's principles of improvising, students develop a deeper understanding of the power of being inspired in the moment. You are introduced to the techniques that develop the playfulness of a scene, add depth to their characters, and richness to their environment. By the end of this level students will be able to implement these layering techniques in their scene work and short-form game structures. $195.00 per person. Maximum of 12 participants per class.Prerequisite: Level I or permission from Director of Education.
Improv Level III – Scenes, Scenes, Scenes! The Building Blocks of Long-Form
At the beginning of this level, students will be familiar, and mostly confident with their knowledge of the tools available to them when beginning a scene. Level III explores at a deeper level the dynamics of building a scene with two or more players. It focuses on identifying and developing themes, patterns, games, story, and playfulness. It will particularly hone the ability of players to agree to be successful and play at a much more satisfying level with each other. This depth of understanding will contribute a great deal to the student’s ability to play long-form structures. $195.00 per person. Maximum of 12 participants per class.Prerequisite: Level II
Improv Level IV – The Concepts and Language of Long-Form Improvisation
Level IV fully explores the concepts of long-form improvisation and the ImprovBoston philosophy. This level focuses on placing the players’ scene work within a larger picture, and grounding players in reliable and successful concepts that can be transferred to any long-form structure. Popular long-form structures will be touched upon but we recommend taking Elective Classes that are dedicated entirely to particular structures to gain a fuller understanding of them. $195.00 per person. Maximum of 12 participants per class.Prerequisite: Level III
Improv Level V –Showtime!
This level asks students to make a commitment to their ensemble and to the process of developing a show for performance at the end of the session. With the assistance of their instructor and using improv-based exercises, the ensemble creates their own structure for a forty-five minute show. This is a highly creative and exhilarating process and some rehearsal time outside of scheduled classes may be encouraged. $195.00 per person. Maximum of 12 participants per class.Prerequisite: Level IV
Harold Level I
Experienced in improv and looking for a new challenge? Harold 1 provides an introduction to the classic long-form format, the Harold. Developed by legendary improviser Del Close, the Harold uses one suggestion from an audience to create a long form show that blends scene-work and games into an amazing show. The structure teaches improvisers to focus, listen and contribute to, as well as support, the group mind. This is a wonderful class for anyone who wants to expand their improv tool box.Prerequisites: ImprovBoston Workshop Level 1, 2 and 3. Students seeking to jump into the Harold program without the prerequisites must attend the ImprovBoston University placement auditions on 3/20. Email workshops@improvboston.com to schedule an audition slot. Class is held for 8 weeks. Tuition is $195.00. There is a 12 student maximum for this class. Pre-requesites: ImprovBoston Workshop Level 1, 2 and 3
Harold Level II
Harold Level 2 picks up where Harold 1 left off. Students will continue to hone the craft of the Harold. Focus will be on teamwork, character work and introducing more games and edits into the structure.
Prerequisites: Harold Level 1. Students wishing to jump into Harold 2 must attend ImprovBoston University's placement auditions being held 3/20. Email workshops@improvboston.com for an audition slot. Pre-requesites: Harold Level I or permission from the Director of Education
Harold Level III
Advanced Harold training.Pre-requesites: Harold Level I and II
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