Classes

Fall 2023 Classes

View our class schedule below. Sign up for what you like and bask in the excitement of having already taken the first steps of your thrilling new adventure!

Class Schedule for September & October 2023   

Stage Work and Sound Effects Workshop

Saturday, October 14th at 1pm

Instructor: Adam Nason

Workshop Description: This workshop will revolutionize stage work and sound effects in your improv scenes in an engaging and supportive learning environment that’s designed to unleash your creative potential. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a newbie to improv, Adam’s workshop will equip you with the skills needed to craft immersive experiences and push the boundaries of your improv skills to new heights. 
 

To Register for Class and avoid eventbrite fees:

Venmo: @cencalcomedy

Paypal: sabrina@centralcoastcomedytheater.com

*include a note about which class you are registering for 

Classes are $225 each for the 6 week session however we offer a discount for students who take multiple classes. 

1 class: $225 

2 classes: $350 (this discount also extends to people from the same household who want to take classes) *Savings of $100

Please feel free to email the Director: sabrina@centralcoastcomedytheater.com or text our number at 805-858-8255 with any questions, comments or really anything else! 

Looking forward to more improv and more play times with everyone!!!

Check Out Our Rolling Schedule of Classes

Improv 101: Introduction to Improv

This is a great class for beginners to take and try out improv in a positive, encouraging environment. Instructors will use humor and kindness to guide students through improv exercises and games that will help students work as a team, improve communication skills and learn the foundations of improv comedy.

Intermediate Improv

For students who have taken Improv 101, this class focuses on continuing the foundations of improv and in-depth techniques of short form and long form improv.

Advanced Improv

For students who have completed beginner and intermediate improv and are looking for the next challenge. This class is an in-depth focus on character acting and advanced long form improv technique.

Musical Improv

This class focuses on improvising songs, rhyming techniques, short form musical improv games, musical improv song structure and musical long form.

Stand-Up Comedy Class

This class covers the basics of crafting jokes, putting your set together, and includes performance training. Learn about comedic timing, workshop your sets, and get ready to rock that mic!

Sketch Comedy Writing

This class is taught in the style that most popular sketch comedy tv shows & performance groups use to generate content. Learn how to create a pitch then craft that idea to it’s full funny potential with your ensemble.

Production Writing

This class is taught by experienced writers for stage and screen and is an excellent introduction into the writing process. In this class we will generate our own original scripts and screenplays.

About Advanced Classes

We offer classes for learning musical improv, writing for sketch, advanced levels of short and long form improv, and acting. These classes require some experience with acting, theater, improv, and comedy. If you have an interest in learning more about the advanced classes offered at our theater, email: classes@centralcoastcomedytheater.com.

Not sure which class is right for you? Have some questions? Send us a message and we will contact you asap!

You can email our director, Sabrina Pratt, here: sabrina@centralcoastcomedytheater.com, or classes@centralcoastcomedytheater.com.

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