Youth Improv
The Comedy Conservatory
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ComedyWorx
Imagination and teamwork nurtured through improv.
Ages ~9 - 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.
Misfit's Intuition
Ages ~9 - 11
Thursdays, January 11th - March 21st
Misfit's Intuition is our introductory shortform performance troupe. Members of Misfit’s Intuition 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.
Misfit's Intuition meets on Thursdays from 5:00pm - 6:30pm (except performance weeks) for 9 weeks of instruction and rehearsal. Performance opportunities for members of this troupe will be every fourth Thursday of the month from 6:00pm - 7:30pm when the semester is in session. On these Thursdays, no practice will be held prior to the show.
Final Performance Date: April 25th
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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 ~11* - 155
Wednesdays, January 10th - April 10th
(There will be no class on February 7th and March 13th)
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 12 weeks of instruction and rehearsal. Performance opportunities for members of this troupe will be every fourth Thursday of the month from 6:00pm - 7:30pm when the semester is in session.
Final Performance Date: April 25th
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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 11 should contact us for more information.
The Fountain of Youth
Ages ~11 - 14
Tuesdays, January 9th - April 9th
(there will be no class on February 6th and March 12th)
The Fountain of Youth meets on Tuesdays from 5:00pm - 6:30pm for 12 weeks of instruction and rehearsal. Performance opportunities for members of this troupe will be every fourth Thursday of the month from 6:00pm - 7:30pm when the semester is in session.
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.
Final Performance Date: April 25th
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
Mondays, January 8th - April 8th)
(there will be no class on February 5th and March 11th)
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 12 weeks of instruction and rehearsal. Performance opportunities for members of this troupe will be every fourth Thursday of the month from 6:00pm - 7:30pm when the semester is in session.
Final Performance Date: April 25th
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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 our level 1 troupe, please contact us.