Graduation from IP Level 106 required.
Explore the rich history of comedic sketches and genres that have graced stages and screens over the years. Uncover the secrets of comedic structure as you dive into classic sketches, mastering the art of bold character creation and initiating scenes with confidence. Students will examine how premise, character, escalation, rhythm, point of view, and comic timing shape successful comedy. They will then apply those discoveries to their own improvised scenes, learning how to recognize and develop the comedic potential already present in the work. Level 201 strengthens the student’s ability to make clear choices, establish characters quickly, identify the central comedic idea of a scene, and build that idea without forcing it. The term culminates in a student showcase or live performance.
Tuition: $235 per six-week term
Schedule: TBA
Location: Improv Playhouse, Libertyville
Prerequisite: Graduation from Level 106 or instructor approval
Registration: Email the office for information
STUDENT AGREEMENT: aka “The Fine Print”
1) I understand that upon confirmation, a place is being held for me in class. Therefore, should I not attend, there will be no refund. 2) I agree to pay all tuition in full and on time as required by Improv Playhouse® for all classes attended. 3) Tuition is non-transferable/non-refundable. 4) iP Students hereby save and hold harmless the Improv Playhouse and its instructors jointly, severally, or personally and each and every one of them from any act or acts and any and all claims or liabilities arising from participation in instructed classes and class performances inclusive of staged public performances. PRICING reflects the length of the session, number of classes, and level of training. Minimum enrollment is 6 (six) students. MAKE-UP POLICY: If a student misses a class, there will be no make-up classes due to the cohesive nature of our workshops and commitment to ensemble. Students may not come to a similar class on a different day to make up for missed classes. Classes may be cancelled due to inclement weather conditions and neither refund nor make up class will be offered. TRANSFERS may be made upon determination of skill level. Classes and levels may be consolidated and locations changed due to enrollment. We reserve the right to substitute instructors from our professional staff.
Improv Playhouse® Theater is committed to providing a safe environment for all its students, employees, and staff free from discrimination on any ground and from harassment at work, including sexual harassment. Improv Playhouse® Theater will operate a zero tolerance policy for any form of sexual harassment in the workplace, treat all incidents seriously, and promptly investigate all allegations of sexual harassment. Any person found to have sexually harassed another will face disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from employment. All complaints of harassment will be taken seriously and treated with respect and in confidence. No one will be victimized for making such a complaint.