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101: Intro to Improv


  • Mettlesome 800 Taylor Street, Suite 9-156 Durham, NC, 27701 United States (map)

Learn the basics of long-form improv. Students will cover scenework principles like "yes-and" and active listening. Over this six-week period, we'll build the groundwork for comedic improvised scenes that'll jumpstart your love of improv.

Classes every Tuesday, April 11 - May 16. Class show TBD.

COVID-19 Policy For Classes

All participants must show proof of vaccination prior to the start of the first session in order to participate in this class. Weather permitting, classes will be taught outdoors. Otherwise classes will be held indoors with masks required in accordance with local guidelines. 

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ABOUT ASHLEY MELZER

Ashley Melzer is an improviser, writer, photographer, and filmmaker based in Durham, NC. Born in North Florida, she received her Bachelors in Cinematic Arts from the University of Southern California and then a Masters in Folklore from UNC-Chapel Hill.  Her work has been featured in Indy WeekPaste Magazine, and the Southern Foodways Alliance. She's worked with Hopscotch, Moogfest, Groove Productions, Thornapple Films, Southern Cultures Journal, The Southern Oral History Program and more.

Ashley is a founding partner and stakeholder of Mettlesome. She directs Well Seasoned, performs with Golden Age.


Earlier Event: March 15
201: Game of the Scene
Later Event: April 24
201: Game of the Scene