Improv Classes

Improv Comedy Curriculum

The Neighborhood Comedy Theatre’s Improv Comedy classes & workshops are a wonderful way to start your improv journey!

  • Improve quick thinking skills and personal confidence
  • Sharpen teamwork, listening, and interpersonal skills with unique approaches
  • Get on stage with professional improvisers in NCT’s exciting workshops

Available Classes

Level One intro to improv class at the Neigbhorhood comedy theatre in historic downtown mesa

Level One:
Intro to improv:

This fun, no-pressure beginning improv comedy class will get you laughing and having a great time whilst clocking plenty of stage time and one on one feedback with your professional comedian instructor. Learn the fundamentals of quick thinking, joke construction, idea generation and development, stage presence and more.

Level Two improv comedy class at the Neighborhood Comedy theatre in historic downtown mesa

Level Two :
Short form and Performance

Continue exploring the exciting techniques and ideas of improv comedy while adding a focus on performance and game play.

Level Three improv Class at the Neighborhood comedy Theatre in downtown mesa

Level Three:
Advanced Scene work and Game Play

Builds upon the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2, with more advanced scene work and hilarious improv games, with guidance from our experienced instructors.

Level four improv comedy class at the neighborhood Comedy theatre in historic downtown mesa

Level Four:
Advanced Story telling

Builds upon the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2, and 3.  Based on the skills used in our renowned Main Street Comedy Show, this six-week course will teach you advanced storytelling techniques and how to seamlessly integrate them into your improv scenes, with guidance from our experienced instructors.

The Process Lab

The process lab is an ongoing improv class at the neigbhborhood Comedy theatre in downtown mesa arizona

The Process Lab:
Ongoing improv Class for advanced students

Get on your feet. Hone your craft. Welcome to the Lab.

Jams

pay what you can friday night improv jam at the Neighborhood Comedy theatre in historic downtown mesa

Come join us for our weekly downtown mesa Big O’l Neighborhood improv jam! This is your chance to showcase your talent, have some fun, and connect with other improvisers in the community. Are you ready to take the stage and make some magic happen? oh yeah, this is a free event.

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or new to improv, the improv jam is a supportive and inclusive space where everyone is welcome to participate.

Drop in improv classes at the neighborhood comedy theatre in downwton Mesa

Want to get on stage, sharpen your skills, and have a blast? Join us for our Coached Jam! You’ll perform with other improvisers, get instant feedback from an NCT cast member, and make new friends in the community.

All levels welcome – whether you’re brand new or a stage veteran, this is a fun, supportive space to play.

When: Saturday Night
Where: Neighborhood Comedy Theatre
Cost: pay what you want