Classes/Workshops
We offer workshops every Sunday night at 5:30 P.M.,
Monday night at 7 P.M.,
and Wednesday at 6:30 P.M.
at 236 West 78th Street (212-353-7716).
SUMMER SPECIAL: IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A MONDAY OR WEDNESDAY NIGHT CLASS TAUGHT BY TOM SOTER OR CARL KISSIN, YOU CAN ATTEND THE SUNDAY NIGHT IMPROV SHOW (AND THE 5:30 SUNDAY CLASS BEFORE IT) FOR FREE!
IMPROV PERFORMERS: ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL RATES FOR THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT CLASS!
FAST AND FUNNY IMPROV
An ongoing drop-in class, for anyone who wants a quick tour of the improv world. The class, for all levels, features performers from the cast of Sunday Night Improv. You can do scenes with veteran improv performers – and then stay and see them perform in Sunday Night Improv!
Class fee includes a ticket to that night's performance of SNI.
Time: Sunday, 5:30-6:30 P.M.
Location: 78th Street Theater Lab 236 West 78th Street
Fee: $10 per class; fee includes ticket to performance of Sunday Night Improv
Instructor: Tom Soter
IMPROV FOR EVERYONE
An ongoing drop-in class, focusing on how to create improvised scenes and stories. Students are taught the basics of good scene work in a supportive environment.
Time: Monday, 7-9 P.M.
Location: 78th Street Theater Lab 236 West 78th Street
Fee: $25 per class; $225 for ten classes
Instructor: Tom Soter
IMPROV FOR EVERYONE II
An ongoing drop-in class, focusing on how to create improvised scenes and stories. Students are taught the basics of good scene work in a supportive environment. Chicago City Limits alumnus Carl Kissin and SNI producer Tom Soter offer techniques for improvised comedy.
Time: Wednesday, 6:30-9 P.M.
Location: 78th Street Theater Lab 236 West 78th Street
Fee: $30 per class; $20 if you take the "Improv for Everyone" class (Mondays) in the same week.
Instructors (alternating; see "Calendar" for specific dates): Carl Kissin, Tom Soter
CORPORATE WORKSHOPS
Teacher: Carl Kissin
We also offer corporate workshops. Call/e-mail for more information.
"Our design department's Improv 'theory and practice' sessions with Tom Soter were a remarkable experience for all of us. Over a two week period, the New York Design Department at kpe engaged in theatrical improvisation seminars. Having now experienced these improv sessions for myself, I realized all over again that we've got a really amazing group of individuals here - sharp, spontaneous, thoughtful, ingenious. and, did I say creative? The exercises ranged from simple speaking to collaborative storyline generation.
"Tom Soter, the coach, designed this program especially for us to encompass the challenges of the studio environment - presence, articulation, presentation, cooperation, communication. I recommend the improv approach to everyone. At the very least, I think that as a department, it 're-introduced' us to the qualities that make us a great team. Thanks again, Tom!" – Scott Nazarian, executive, kpe advertising