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Youth Improv

The Comedy Conservatory
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ComedyWorx

Imagination and teamwork nurtured through improv.

Ages ~10 - 18

We recognize that there are families, friendships, and experiences that may mean the ages outlined below don't work for you! If that's the case, please contact us.

Improv Minions
Ages ~10 - 14
Thursdays, January 9th - April 24th
(see the registration page for specific class dates)

Improv Minions is our introductory shortform performance troupe. Members of Improv Minions will spend time learning the core values of improv and theater, as well as a broad, foundational portfolio of improv games. Important focus will be given to listening, supporting, and confidence growth. Shortform improv focuses on play and the quick creation of characters and scene elements in the form of games. As the youths become more fluent in the art of shortform improv, they will become eligible for our advanced shortform troupe: Funky Funky Disco.

Improv Minions meets on Thursdays from 5:00pm - 6:30pm for a total of 9 weeks of instruction and rehearsal. Performance opportunities for members of this troupe will be January 23rd, February 27th, March 27th, and April 24th from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. Please note that these dates are not listed in the troupe-specific practice schedule; they are in addition to scheduled practices. On these Thursdays, no practice will be held prior to the show.

Price: $275 per semester

$140 is due upon enrollment. An invoice will be emailed for the remaining $135 approximately 6 weeks after the first rehearsal.

Funky Funky Disco
Ages ~13* - 18
Wednesdays, January 8th - April 23rd
(see the registration page for specific class dates)

Funky Funky Disco is recommended for intermediate to advanced shortform performers. In this troupe, kids will learn new ways to harness their creative mind while working together with others to create fun realities that push thinking, creativity, and teamwork. Shortform improv focuses on play and the quick creation of characters and scene elements in the form of games.

Funky Funky Disco meets on Wednesdays from 5:00pm - 6:30pm for a total of 12 weeks of instruction and rehearsal. Performance opportunities for members of this troupe will be January 23rd, February 27th, March 27th, and April 24th from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. Please note that these dates are not listed in the troupe-specific practice schedule; they are in addition to scheduled practices.

Improv Minions is a required prerequisite to enroll in Funky Funky Disco. If you wish for your child to be considered for this troupe without previously enrolling in Improv Minions, please contact us - exceptions can be made for appropriate skill levels!

Price: $350 per semester

$175 is due upon enrollment. An invoice will be emailed for the remaining $175 approximately 6 weeks after the first rehearsal.

*Maturity level is taken into consideration. Parents seeking membership for children younger than the age of 13 should contact us for more information. 

The Fountain of Youth
Ages ~10 - 14
Tuesdays, January 7th - April 22nd

(see the registration page for specific class dates)

The Fountain of Youth is recommended for beginner to intermediate longform improvisers. Longform improv focuses on creating in-depth characters and robust scene realities for a more theatrical performance experience. Exploring comedy through the richness of human relationships and interactions, longform improv utilizes different theatrical muscles and skillsets to improve interpersonal skills interpersonal skills, listening, and various relationships.

The Fountain of Youth meets on Tuesdays from 5:00pm - 6:30pm for a total of 12 weeks of instruction and rehearsal. Performance opportunities for members of this troupe will be January 23rd, February 27th, March 27th, and April 24th from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. Please note that these dates are not listed in the troupe-specific practice schedule; they are in addition to scheduled practices.

Price: $350 per semester

$175 is due upon enrollment. An invoice will be emailed for the remaining $175 approximately 6 weeks after the first rehearsal.

Nuclear Family**
Ages ~13 - 18
Monda
ys, January 6th - April 21st
(see the registration page for specific class dates)

Nuclear Family is our premier youth longform performance troupe. Members are recruited from our Level 1 Longform troupe, The Fountain of Youth. This invite-only group brings rich human realities to the stage – from the eyes of the youth! – and the hilarious quandaries in which people may find themselves.

Nuclear Family meets on Mondays from 5:00pm - 6:30pm for a total of 12 weeks of instruction and rehearsal. Performance opportunities for members of this troupe will be January 23rd, February 27th, March 27th, and April 24th from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. Please note that these dates are not listed in the troupe-specific practice schedule; they are in addition to scheduled practices.

Price: $350 per semester

$175 is due upon enrollment. An invoice will be mailed for the remaining $175 approximately 6 weeks after the first rehearsal.

**Nuclear Family is invite only.  If you wish for your child to be considered for this troupe in advance of performing in Fountain of Youth, please contact us

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