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Improv 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 Wednesday, October 16 - November 20 from 7:00-9:30pm. The class showcase will be Saturday, November 23 at 4:30pm.

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PLEASE NOTE:

  • Students are required to attend 2 improv shows at Mettlesome during the course (students get into shows for free)

  • Students are allowed a maximum of 2 absences per course.

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INSTRUCTOR: Charles Givens

Charles Givens has been an improviser since 2000, beginning with Wake County's high school group, Teen Co. Chuck has performed short-form, longform, and recently sketch comedy with Mettlesome. He has taught improv workshops for Duke and NC State and has performed in improv festivals in Raleigh, Atlanta, Richmond, and New York City. Chuck currently coaches an independent longform improv team in Durham.

Earlier Event: October 15
Improv 301: Improv Longform
Later Event: October 21
SOLD OUT! Improv 401: The Harold