Do I need improv experience to take this class?
No. If you’ve never taken improv before, you’ll be supported. If you’ve taken a lot, you’ll be challenged. 

Why four venues?
Grand Rapids is full of awesome spaces that yearn for more programming. We'll be getting to know some spaces that would make a great home to your future performative venture.

How big is the class?
Capped at approximately 16 students to maintain depth, safety, and individual attention.
 

Is this a comedy class? 
Comedy happens as a by-product of this work, but it’s not the goal. We focus on truthful behavior, emotional clarity, and connection. Humor emerges naturally when people are present and responsive. If you’re tired of forcing jokes or competing onstage, this class will feel like a relief. 

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What kinds of people usually take this class?
Anyone can improvise. Everyone is stageworthy. I've seen the best performances come from newcomers. If you're already an actor, educator, performer, writer, director, you will experience an environment conducive to deepening your craft. Many of us do it simply because it's fun. 

"I’m not sure I’ll be ‘good’ at this.”

There is no “good” here — only participation. You're either playing the game, or you're not playing it. The games are designed so success comes from embodiment, not your cultural knowledge or quick-wittedness.

“I’m introverted — will this be uncomfortable?”

Many introverted participants find the structure surprisingly supportive. The work values listening and subtlety as much as expression.

What do you mean by “improvisation as trance”?
We explore focused, embodied states of attention that allow instinct, emotion, and imagination to move freely—similar to what athletes, musicians, and actors experience in peak performance. We are exploring new ways to develop a flow state through performing.