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WORKSHOP: The Back Line Ninja
Mar
29
1:00 PM13:00
Workshops, Classes

WORKSHOP: The Back Line Ninja

  • Sunday, March 29, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 13:00 15:00
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  • Google Calendar ICS

During this workshop, we’ll work on making sure our ideas off the back line are really supporting the scene and not ourselves.

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WORKSHOP: Intro to Musical Improv
Apr
11
10:30 AM10:30
Workshops, Classes

WORKSHOP: Intro to Musical Improv

  • Saturday, April 11, 2026
  • 10:30 AM 12:30 PM 10:30 12:30
  • Mettlesome Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn the basics of participating in musical improv scenes and making up songs on the spot.

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WORKSHOP: Break the Rules
Apr
11
1:00 PM13:00
Workshops, Classes

WORKSHOP: Break the Rules

  • Saturday, April 11, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 13:00 15:00
  • American Underground (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We've been told don't fight, don't teach, don't do a transaction in an improv scene - but how can we make these scenes feel successful?

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WORKSHOP: Genre in Musical Improv
Apr
11
1:00 PM13:00
Workshops, Classes

WORKSHOP: Genre in Musical Improv

  • Saturday, April 11, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 13:00 15:00
  • Mettlesome Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Identify and execute genre through character, story and song style, leaning into musical tropes.

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WORKSHOP: POWER UP! Advanced Musical Improv
Apr
11
3:30 PM15:30
Workshops, Classes

WORKSHOP: POWER UP! Advanced Musical Improv

  • Saturday, April 11, 2026
  • 3:30 PM 5:30 PM 15:30 17:30
  • Mettlesome Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We'll focus on improved scene-song connection, techniques for creating powerful characters, and character wants that make songs flow.

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[SOLD OUT] WORKSHOP: Solo Character Workshop
Apr
29
7:00 PM19:00
Workshops, Classes

[SOLD OUT] WORKSHOP: Solo Character Workshop

  • Wednesday, April 29, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 9:30 PM 19:00 21:30
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A crash course in creating solo character work for sketch.

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More 2026 Classes Coming Soon!
May
1
to Jun 14
Classes

More 2026 Classes Coming Soon!

  • Fri, May 1, 2026 7:00 PM 19:00 Sun, Jun 14, 2026 9:30 PM 21:30
  • American Underground (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

New classes for Improv and Sketch Comedy will start May 4, 2026.

Class registration will open by late March!

Stay posted.

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WORKSHOP: Dynamic Object Work
May
16
1:00 PM13:00
Workshops, Classes

WORKSHOP: Dynamic Object Work

  • Saturday, May 16, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 13:00 15:00
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In the world of improv, object work can make a scene more engaging to watch and can even help drive the Game.

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[SOLD OUT] Improv 401: The Harold
Mar
23
7:00 PM19:00
Classes

[SOLD OUT] Improv 401: The Harold

  • Monday, March 23, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 9:30 PM 19:00 21:30
  • American Underground @ Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

MONDAYS

Building on the skills of 301’s game-driven longform, this class introduces students to openings and group games as key components of the Harold structure, a cornerstone improv form.

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[SOLD OUT] Improv 201: Game of the Scene (Mondays)
Mar
23
7:00 PM19:00
Classes

[SOLD OUT] Improv 201: Game of the Scene (Mondays)

  • Monday, March 23, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 9:30 PM 19:00 21:30
  • Mettlesome at Golden Belt (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

MONDAYS

Learn the core concepts of longform comedic improv. Students will cover scene-work mechanics and heightening the game of the scene.

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Sketch 201: The Writers' Room
Mar
23
7:00 PM19:00
Classes

Sketch 201: The Writers' Room

  • Monday, March 23, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 9:30 PM 19:00 21:30
  • American Underground (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

MONDAYS

Continued exploration of writing sketch comedy. Learn additional common sketch structures, and workshop sketches weekly.

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Advanced Study: Shortform Improv
Mar
22
2:00 PM14:00
Classes

Advanced Study: Shortform Improv

  • Sunday, March 22, 2026
  • 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 14:00 16:00
  • American Underground @ Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

SUNDAYS

Learn the tips and tricks for Shortform game success!

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WORKSHOP: The Power of Questions
Mar
21
1:00 PM13:00
Workshops, Classes

WORKSHOP: The Power of Questions

  • Saturday, March 21, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 13:00 15:00
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  • Google Calendar ICS

In improv scenes, asking and responding to questions can be treacherous ground, but that doesn't mean we can't use them.

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[SOLD OUT] Improv 101: Intro to Improv (Saturdays)
Mar
21
10:00 AM10:00
Classes

[SOLD OUT] Improv 101: Intro to Improv (Saturdays)

  • Saturday, March 21, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 12:30 PM 10:00 12:30
  • Mettlesome (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

SATURDAYS

Learn the basics of long-form improv.

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Sketch 301: Writing for the Stage
Mar
18
7:00 PM19:00
Classes

Sketch 301: Writing for the Stage

  • Wednesday, March 18, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 9:30 PM 19:00 21:30
  • American Underground (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

WEDNESDAYS

Learn how to write specifically for the stage—taking advantage of and working within the constraints of an in-person, live show.

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[SOLD OUT] Improv 201: Game of the Scene (Wednesdays)
Mar
18
7:00 PM19:00
Classes

[SOLD OUT] Improv 201: Game of the Scene (Wednesdays)

  • Wednesday, March 18, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 9:30 PM 19:00 21:30
  • American Underground @ Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

WEDNESDAYS

Learn the core concepts of longform comedic improv. Students will cover scene-work mechanics and heightening the game of the scene.

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[SOLD OUT] Clowning: Play, Presence, and the Poetry of the Ridiculous
Mar
18
7:00 PM19:00
Classes

[SOLD OUT] Clowning: Play, Presence, and the Poetry of the Ridiculous

  • Wednesday, March 18, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
  • Mettlesome at Golden Belt (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

WEDNESDAYS

Step into the world of clown through the lens of physical theatre. Wednesdays.

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[SOLD OUT] Improv 101: Intro to Improv (Tuesdays)
Mar
17
7:00 PM19:00
Classes

[SOLD OUT] Improv 101: Intro to Improv (Tuesdays)

  • Tuesday, March 17, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 9:30 PM 19:00 21:30
  • Mettlesome (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

TUESDAYS

Learn the basics of long-form improv.

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[SOLD OUT] Improv 301: Improv Longform
Mar
17
7:00 PM19:00
Classes

[SOLD OUT] Improv 301: Improv Longform

  • Tuesday, March 17, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 9:30 PM 19:00 21:30
  • American Underground @ Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

TUESDAYS

Create characters and worlds that combine to form a unified 25-minute longform improv piece.

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[SOLD OUT] Sketch 101: Intro to Comedy Writing
Mar
17
7:00 PM19:00
Classes

[SOLD OUT] Sketch 101: Intro to Comedy Writing

  • Tuesday, March 17, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 9:30 PM 19:00 21:30
  • American Underground (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

TUESDAYS

Learn the basics of sketch comedy.

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WORKSHOPS: Position Play & The Ladder Form
Mar
7
10:00 AM10:00
Workshops, Classes

WORKSHOPS: Position Play & The Ladder Form

  • Saturday, March 7, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 5:00 PM 10:00 17:00
  • American Underground (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Two workshops for advanced improvisers! Learn your "position" in a scene AND learn "The Ladder" form, with visiting instructor BOC!

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WORKSHOP: First Steps - Brainstorming for Sketch
Feb
28
10:00 AM10:00
Workshops, Classes

WORKSHOP: First Steps - Brainstorming for Sketch

  • Saturday, February 28, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 10:00 12:00
  • Mettlesome Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join this low-pressure writers' room and leave with a toolkit to use for your next sketch-writing project.

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[SOLD OUT] WORKSHOP: Intro to Standup Comedy
Feb
15
1:00 PM13:00
Workshops, Classes

[SOLD OUT] WORKSHOP: Intro to Standup Comedy

  • Sunday, February 15, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 13:00 15:00
  • Mettlesome Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The workshop will cover standup etiquette and how to get started, breaking down experts on video as well as providing tips for joke writing.

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[SOLD OUT] WORKSHOP: Clown Improvisation Lab (Sunday)
Feb
15
11:00 AM11:00
Workshops, Classes

[SOLD OUT] WORKSHOP: Clown Improvisation Lab (Sunday)

  • Sunday, February 15, 2026
  • 11:00 AM 1:30 PM 11:00 13:30
  • American Underground (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Want to be a beautiful idiot? Let's get some reps in. With guest instructor: Daniel Maseda from “Be Good!”

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[SOLD OUT] WORKSHOP: Clown Improvisation Lab (Saturday)
Feb
14
1:00 PM13:00
Workshops, Classes

[SOLD OUT] WORKSHOP: Clown Improvisation Lab (Saturday)

  • Saturday, February 14, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 3:30 PM 13:00 15:30
  • Mettlesome (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Want to be a beautiful idiot? Let's get some reps in. With guest instructor: Daniel Maseda from “Be Good!”

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[SOLD OUT] WORKSHOP: Musical Improv - Scenes and Songs
Jan
24
1:00 PM13:00
Workshops, Classes

[SOLD OUT] WORKSHOP: Musical Improv - Scenes and Songs

  • Saturday, January 24, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 13:00 15:00
  • Mettlesome Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dive into musical improv - the art of making up songs on the spot - with an emphasis on scene-based musical improv and group songs.

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WORKSHOP: Chicago Style vs. New York Style Improv
Jan
18
3:00 PM15:00
Workshops, Classes

WORKSHOP: Chicago Style vs. New York Style Improv

  • Sunday, January 18, 2026
  • 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 15:00 18:00
  • American Underground (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

During this workshop, you'll have the chance to explore the pedagogy and participate in scenes based on two differing improv styles.

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Sketch 101: Intro to Comedy Writing
Jan
12
to Jan 16
Classes

Sketch 101: Intro to Comedy Writing

  • Mon, Jan 12, 2026 7:00 PM 19:00 Fri, Jan 16, 2026 9:30 PM 21:30
  • American Underground (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

MONDAYS

Learn the basics of sketch comedy.

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[SOLD OUT] Improv 101: Intro to Improv (Saturdays)
Jan
10
10:00 AM10:00
Classes

[SOLD OUT] Improv 101: Intro to Improv (Saturdays)

  • Saturday, January 10, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 12:30 PM 10:00 12:30
  • Mettlesome (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

SATURDAYS

Learn the basics of long-form improv.

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Advanced Study: Narrative Longform Improv
Jan
8
to Jan 9
Classes

Advanced Study: Narrative Longform Improv

  • Thu, Jan 8, 2026 7:00 PM 19:00 Fri, Jan 9, 2026 9:30 PM 21:30
  • American Underground @ Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

THURSDAYS

Dive into the art of storytelling through improvisation.

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[SOLD OUT] Improv 101: Intro to Improv (Wednesdays)
Jan
7
to Jan 9
Classes

[SOLD OUT] Improv 101: Intro to Improv (Wednesdays)

  • Wed, Jan 7, 2026 7:00 PM 19:00 Fri, Jan 9, 2026 9:30 PM 21:30
  • Mettlesome (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

WEDNESDAYS

Learn the basics of long-form improv.

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[SOLD OUT] Improv 201: Game of the Scene (Tuesdays)
Jan
6
to Jan 9
Classes

[SOLD OUT] Improv 201: Game of the Scene (Tuesdays)

  • Tue, Jan 6, 2026 7:00 PM 19:00 Fri, Jan 9, 2026 9:30 PM 21:30
  • Mettlesome at Golden Belt (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

TUESDAYS

Learn the core concepts of longform comedic improv. Students will cover scene-work mechanics and heightening the game of the scene.

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[SOLD OUT] Improv 301: Improv Longform
Jan
6
to Jan 9
Classes

[SOLD OUT] Improv 301: Improv Longform

  • Tue, Jan 6, 2026 7:00 PM 19:00 Fri, Jan 9, 2026 9:30 PM 21:30
  • American Underground @ Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

TUESDAYS

Create characters and worlds that combine to form a unified 25-minute longform improv piece.

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[SOLD OUT] WORKSHOP: Introduction to Musical Improv
Dec
20
1:00 PM13:00
Workshops, Classes

[SOLD OUT] WORKSHOP: Introduction to Musical Improv

  • Saturday, December 20, 2025
  • 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 13:00 15:00
  • Mettlesome (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

You'll learn the basics of musical improv - how to make up songs on the spot and collaborate with others while doing so.

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[SOLD OUT] Acting for Improvisers
Nov
5
to Nov 14
Classes

[SOLD OUT] Acting for Improvisers

  • Wed, Nov 5, 2025 7:00 PM 19:00 Fri, Nov 14, 2025 9:30 PM 21:30
  • American Underground (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

WEDNESDAYS

Acting. For improvisers.

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[SOLD OUT] Acting for Improvisers (Tuesdays)
Nov
4
to Nov 14
Classes

[SOLD OUT] Acting for Improvisers (Tuesdays)

  • Tue, Nov 4, 2025 7:00 PM 19:00 Fri, Nov 14, 2025 9:30 PM 21:30
  • American Underground @ Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

TUESDAYS

Acting. For improvisers.

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[SOLD OUT] Improv 201: Game of the Scene (Thursdays)
Oct
23
to Nov 14
Classes

[SOLD OUT] Improv 201: Game of the Scene (Thursdays)

  • Thu, Oct 23, 2025 7:00 PM 19:00 Fri, Nov 14, 2025 9:30 PM 21:30
  • American Underground @ Market (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

THURSDAYS

Learn the core concepts of longform comedic improv. Students will cover scene-work mechanics and heightening the game of the scene.

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[SOLD OUT] Improv 101: Intro to Improv (Wednesdays)
Oct
22
to Nov 14
Classes

[SOLD OUT] Improv 101: Intro to Improv (Wednesdays)

  • Wed, Oct 22, 2025 7:00 PM 19:00 Fri, Nov 14, 2025 8:30 PM 20:30
  • Mettlesome (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

WEDNESDAYS

Learn the basics of long-form improv.

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