Excused Absence Comedy

Focused fun for teens with previous Improv experience through our program or similar. For students continuing from Intro to Teen Improv.

Mixed-level, game-based Improv that is high energy, fun, and super supportive. For students continuing from Intro to Improv for Middle Schoolers.

Focused funny for Middle & High School students with little or no Improv experience. Supportive, low stakes, and a very good time.

This is it. The last week of break and maybe the hottest month of the year.* Why not look for the comedy in that? Low pressure and fun, this week we use essential Improv techniques to squeeze the final funny out of summer. Kidding! September is way hotter.

Summer has come to an end… Why not spend the last few days making each other laugh? This half-day camp is designed to build essential improv skills, introduce formats, and help build your comedic voice. And maybe gently get you back on a schedule…

A playful approach to Improv basics with a focus on finding the story together.

High-energy improv basics with a focus on teamwork and storybuilding.

Supportive, silly, and fun, Essentials is for beginning and moderately experienced students.

Focused fun for teens with previous Improv experience through our program or similar. For students continuing from Intro to Teen Improv.

Mixed-level, game-based Improv that is high energy, fun, and super supportive. For students continuing from Intro to Improv for Middle Schoolers.

Focused funny for Middle & High School students with little or no Improv experience. Supportive, low stakes, and a very good time.

A playful approach to Improv basics with a focus on finding the story together.

High-energy improv basics with a focus on teamwork and storybuilding.

Supportive, silly, and fun, Essentials is for beginning and moderately experienced students.

Focused funny for Middle & High School students with little or no Improv experience. Supportive, low stakes, and a very good time.

Mixed-level, game-based Improv that is high energy, fun, and super supportive. For students continuing from Intro to Improv for Middle Schoolers.

Focused fun for teens with previous Improv experience through our program or similar. For students continuing from Intro to Teen Improv.

A playful approach to Improv basics with a focus on finding the story together.

High-energy improv basics with a focus on teamwork and storybuilding.

Focused fun for teens with previous Improv experience through our program or similar. For students continuing from Intro to Teen Improv.

Mixed-level, game-based Improv that is high energy, fun, and super supportive. For students continuing from Intro to Improv for Middle Schoolers.

Focused funny for Middle & High School students with little or no Improv experience. Supportive, low stakes, and a very good time.

Supportive, silly, and fun, Essentials is for beginning and moderately experienced students.

The Advanced Topics series encompasses a variety of Improv, Sketch & Stand Up skills and formats, designed to provide short-term, intense study of specific ideas. Classes culminate in public performances and may serve to launch long term Improv/Sketch troupes and Main Stage cast needs. Classes that require prior approval are noted as such.

Developing grounded, multi-faceted characters and Improvising the world of the show from that character's perspective. Open to Middle and High School students who have completed Intermediate and/or Advanced Improv with Excused Absence.

Game based early Improv with an emphasis on supporting and building on one another's ideas, listening to find the funny and flexible, creative collaboration. A low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Next level Improv for students who have mastered the basics and are ready to level up in their Improv journey. Students are invited to perform in a showcase at the end of each session. *A Note: Students must have significant **Improv specific training** to enroll, preferably at ExAb, The Hideout or Zach. General performance or theatrical training/experience is not an adequate substitute.* **Believe us when we say this is an important rule.**

Essential Improv and performance skills with a focus on listening, saying yes to other's ideas, and finding the fun in what's already there. Supportive, low pressure, and laughter-filled. Students are invited to perform in a showcase at the end of each session.

Improv-Curious High School students! We've got just the thing... Supportive, low pressure, and laughter-filled, this introductory Improv class emphasizes listening, collaboration and creative risk taking. Students are invited to perform in a showcase at the end of each session.

Next level Improv for students who have mastered the basics and are ready to level up in their Improv journey. Students are invited to perform in a showcase at the end of each session. A Note: Students must have significant Improv specific training to enroll, preferably at ExAb, The Hideout or Zach. General performance or theatrical training/experience is not an adequate substitute. Believe us when we say we have significant experience with this situation.

Game based early Improv with an emphasis on supporting and building on one another's ideas, listening to find the funny and flexible, creative collaboration. A low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Playful, story driven performing arts classes focused on listening, flexibility, and creative collaboration. Improv games and improvised stories form the basis of each class and a low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Designed for Older Elementary and Middle School students, this weekly class fosters essential Improv and performance skills through exercises and games designed to entertain ourselves and the audiences who see our work. Showcase at the end of each session.

Game based early Improv with an emphasis on supporting and building on one another's ideas, listening to find the funny and flexible, creative collaboration. A low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Essential Improv and performance skills with a focus on listening, saying yes to other's ideas, and finding the fun in what's already there. Supportive, low pressure, and laughter-filled. Students are invited to perform in a showcase at the end of each session.

Game based early Improv with an emphasis on supporting and building on one another's ideas, listening to find the funny and flexible, creative collaboration. A low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Playful, story driven performing arts classes focused on listening, flexibility, and creative collaboration. Improv games and improvised stories form the basis of each class and a low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Designed for Older Elementary and Middle School students, this weekly class fosters essential Improv and performance skills through exercises and games designed to entertain ourselves and the audiences who see our work. Showcase at the end of each session.

Game based early Improv with an emphasis on supporting and building on one another's ideas, listening to find the funny and flexible, creative collaboration. A low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Game based early Improv with an emphasis on supporting and building on one another's ideas, listening to find the funny and flexible, creative collaboration. A low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Essential Improv and performance skills with a focus on listening, saying yes to other's ideas, and finding the fun in what's already there. Supportive, low pressure, and laughter-filled. Students are invited to perform in a showcase at the end of each session.

Designed for Older Elementary and Middle School students, this weekly class fosters essential Improv and performance skills through exercises and games designed to entertain ourselves and the audiences who see our work. Showcase at the end of each session.

Playful, story driven performing arts classes focused on listening, flexibility, and creative collaboration. Improv games and improvised stories form the basis of each class and a low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Write and perform a 5 minute stand up set that finds the funny rooted in lived experience and authentic voice. Performance date(s) TBD but will be either 5 pm Sunday, November 9 or 5 pm Sunday, November 16. Open to all levels of experience, ages 12 and up.

Game based early Improv with an emphasis on supporting and building on one another's ideas, listening to find the funny and flexible, creative collaboration. A low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Essential Improv and performance skills with a focus on listening, saying yes to other's ideas, and finding the fun in what's already there. Supportive, low pressure, and laughter-filled. Students are invited to perform in a showcase at the end of each session.

Game based early Improv with an emphasis on supporting and building on one another's ideas, listening to find the funny and flexible, creative collaboration. A low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Designed for Older Elementary and Middle School students, this weekly class fosters essential Improv and performance skills through exercises and games designed to entertain ourselves and the audiences who see our work. Showcase at the end of each session.

Playful, story driven performing arts classes focused on listening, flexibility, and creative collaboration. Improv games and improvised stories form the basis of each class and a low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Essential Improv and performance skills with a focus on listening, saying yes to other's ideas, and finding the fun in what's already there. Supportive, low pressure, and laughter-filled. Students are invited to perform in a showcase at the end of each session.

Game based early Improv with an emphasis on supporting and building on one another's ideas, listening to find the funny and flexible, creative collaboration. A low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Game based early Improv with an emphasis on supporting and building on one another's ideas, listening to find the funny and flexible, creative collaboration. A low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Designed for Older Elementary and Middle School students, this weekly class fosters essential Improv and performance skills through exercises and games designed to entertain ourselves and the audiences who see our work. Showcase at the end of each session.

Playful, story driven performing arts classes focused on listening, flexibility, and creative collaboration. Improv games and improvised stories form the basis of each class and a low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Game based early Improv with an emphasis on supporting and building on one another's ideas, listening to find the funny and flexible, creative collaboration. A low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Essential Improv and performance skills with a focus on listening, saying yes to other's ideas, and finding the fun in what's already there. Supportive, low pressure, and laughter-filled. Students are invited to perform in a showcase at the end of each session.

Game based early Improv with an emphasis on supporting and building on one another's ideas, listening to find the funny and flexible, creative collaboration. A low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Game based early Improv with an emphasis on supporting and building on one another's ideas, listening to find the funny and flexible, creative collaboration. A low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Next level Improv for students who have mastered the basics and are ready to level up in their Improv journey. Students are invited to perform in a showcase at the end of each session. A Note: Students must have significant Improv specific training to enroll, preferably at ExAb, The Hideout or Zach. General performance or theatrical training/experience is not an adequate substitute. Believe us when we say we have significant experience with this situation.

Improv-Curious High School students! We've got just the thing... Supportive, low pressure, and laughter-filled, this introductory Improv class emphasizes listening, collaboration and creative risk taking. Students are invited to perform in a showcase at the end of each session.

Next level Improv for students who have mastered the basics and are ready to level up in their Improv journey. Students are invited to perform in a showcase at the end of each session. Note: Students must have significant Improv specific training to enroll, preferably at ExAb, The Hideout or Zach. General performance or theatrical training/experience is not an adequate substitute.

Game based early Improv with an emphasis on supporting and building on one another's ideas, listening to find the funny and flexible, creative collaboration. A low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Essential Improv and performance skills with a focus on listening, saying yes to other's ideas, and finding the fun in what's already there. Supportive, low pressure, and laughter-filled. Students are invited to perform in a showcase at the end of each session.

Designed for Older Elementary and Middle School students, this weekly class fosters essential Improv and performance skills through exercises and games designed to entertain ourselves and the audiences who see our work. Showcase at the end of each session.

Playful, story driven performing arts classes focused on listening, flexibility, and creative collaboration. Improv games and improvised stories form the basis of each class and a low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Essential Improv and performance skills with a focus on listening, saying yes to other's ideas, and finding the fun in what's already there. Supportive, low pressure, and laughter-filled. Students are invited to perform in a showcase at the end of each session.

Game based early Improv with an emphasis on supporting and building on one another's ideas, listening to find the funny and flexible, creative collaboration. A low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Game based early Improv with an emphasis on supporting and building on one another's ideas, listening to find the funny and flexible, creative collaboration. A low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Playful, story driven performing arts classes focused on listening, flexibility, and creative collaboration. Improv games and improvised stories form the basis of each class and a low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Designed for Older Elementary and Middle School students, this weekly class fosters essential Improv and performance skills through exercises and games designed to entertain ourselves and the audiences who see our work. Showcase at the end of each session.

Game based early Improv with an emphasis on supporting and building on one another's ideas, listening to find the funny and flexible, creative collaboration. A low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Essential Improv and performance skills with a focus on listening, saying yes to other's ideas, and finding the fun in what's already there. Supportive, low pressure, and laughter-filled. Students are invited to perform in a showcase at the end of each session.

Game based early Improv with an emphasis on supporting and building on one another's ideas, listening to find the funny and flexible, creative collaboration. A low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Playful, story driven performing arts classes focused on listening, flexibility, and creative collaboration. Improv games and improvised stories form the basis of each class and a low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Designed for Older Elementary and Middle School students, this weekly class fosters essential Improv and performance skills through exercises and games designed to entertain ourselves and the audiences who see our work. Showcase at the end of each session.

Essential Improv and performance skills with a focus on listening, saying yes to other's ideas, and finding the fun in what's already there. Supportive, low pressure, and laughter-filled. Students are invited to perform in a showcase at the end of each session.

Game based early Improv with an emphasis on supporting and building on one another's ideas, listening to find the funny and flexible, creative collaboration. A low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Game based early Improv with an emphasis on supporting and building on one another's ideas, listening to find the funny and flexible, creative collaboration. A low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Designed for Older Elementary and Middle School students, this weekly class fosters essential Improv and performance skills through exercises and games designed to entertain ourselves and the audiences who see our work. Showcase at the end of each session.

Playful, story driven performing arts classes focused on listening, flexibility, and creative collaboration. Improv games and improvised stories form the basis of each class and a low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Essential Improv and performance skills with a focus on listening, saying yes to other's ideas, and finding the fun in what's already there. Supportive, low pressure, and laughter-filled. Students are invited to perform in a showcase at the end of each session.

Game based early Improv with an emphasis on supporting and building on one another's ideas, listening to find the funny and flexible, creative collaboration. A low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.

Game based early Improv with an emphasis on supporting and building on one another's ideas, listening to find the funny and flexible, creative collaboration. A low-stakes showcase will be held at the end of each session.