CLASSES
Learn the art of improv comedy
Grow your confidence, become a better listener, learn a new style of comedy – there are plenty of reasons to try an improv class. Our core classes are the tried and true path to explore. Long-form improv is an exciting art form, driven by supportive teamwork. Our experienced teachers are committed to helping you and your group grow together, and to giving you focused, personalized instruction.
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Level One: Intro to Improv
Taught by Mark Bousquet
For beginners that have always wanted to pursue improv, for the adventurous looking to try something new, and for the veterans looking to reconnect with the basics. Intro to Improv brings in basic concepts like listening, “Yes and,” sharing focus, relationships, and generosity. Intro to Improv does not have a performance component, so class energy will be focused on these building blocks, applying them to scene work, and having fun.
Thursdays, 7-9PM
Registration $100
Pre-Requisite: None
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Level Two: Scene Work
Taught by Phil Gross
The Scene Work class builds on the fundamentals learned in the Intro to Improv class and introduces the importance of storytelling as it applies to the performance of scenes. It will stress working together and focus on techniques for starting scenes and developing interesting characters and situations that the audience cares about. It will also work on recognizing and dealing with common pitfalls improvisers face.
Saturdays, 10AM – Noon
Registration $100
Pre-Requisite: Level One
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Level Three Class: The Harold
Taught by Dan Kane
The Harold is a long-form structure developed by Del Close and is the basic form all long-form improvisers should know. This course will teach the fundamentals of the form as well as continuing to work on scene work and character development. This course is available for current Level Two students and improvisers with significant past experience.
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Physical Theatre Workshop
DROP-IN CLASSES
Drop-in classes are an exciting entry point into our friendly community. We have an abundance of great teachers ready to share their wisdom and show you a good time. You can also expect a few experienced performers to show up.
There is no experience required to attend a drop-in. The purpose is to give you a feel of what a class with the SIC might be like. By the end of the night, we hope you feel the trust and support the SIC thrives on, have a lot of laughs, and know whether you’d like to try Level One.
CLASS LOCATION
Currently, all of our classes take place at:
745 N. Salina St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(next door to Biscotti’s)
Drop-In Classes occur:
Every other Tuesday
from 6:45 – 8:45PM
TESTIMONIALS
“I intended to only take Level One improv class to get myself out of my comfort zone. Now here I am finishing Level Three! Improv is more fun than I realized. I’ve learned to play as an adult, and I’ve met new friends in the process. I highly recommend these classes to anyone.”
Rachel G.“Improv taught me that I don’t always have to plan and over-prepare for everything in life. If I just show up with a good attitude and work with the people around me, things will get done.”
Manu S.“Improv Level One helped me learn to be more open. The reasons I took the class were to learn to think faster and feel more comfortable communicating with people in a fun and safe environment. I learned that by letting go of my own agenda and my own rules for how I wanted a scenario to unfold naturally increased my response time. Plus it helped me feel like I had a really great connection with whoever I was working with, which helped me feel more comfortable communicating in class as well as out in the rest of the world.”
Karen K.