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School of Improv
The Upfront Theatre offers a variety of Improv classes including monthly drop-ins, monthly Minds Alive - improv for early stage memory loss, quarterly 8-week classes, and single and multi-day workshops with Upfront instructors and guest teachers.
DROP IN
Join us for a fun, pay-what-you-can improv drop-in class open to all experience levels! Whether you're new to improv or looking to sharpen your skills, this session offers a chance to explore creativity, connection, and joy. Registration is encouraged but not required.
MINDS ALIVE
The Upfront, in partnership with NWRC, offers improv classes designed for individuals with early-stage memory loss and their care partners. Led by trained improvisers, these sessions provide a safe, joyful space to connect, create, and be present. Through laughter, imagination, and shared moments, participants experience increased confidence, improved mood, and a sense of accomplishment—all while having fun!
8 WEEK COURSES
Classes help provide useful life skills like improved communication, public speaking, teamwork, and set those interested up to perform with confidence and skill! Our awesome instructors bring loads of experience with a curriculum that will both challenge and tickle the funny bone.
WORK-SHOPS
Take your improv to the next level with workshops led by our in-house team and guest instructors. Each session offers fresh techniques, creative exploration, and plenty of fun. Experience levels vary by workshop—check individual listings for details!
HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS
Lora C.
"Cheaper than therapy and 10x as effective. When’s the last time you got to play like a kid?”
Ashley D.
"By the end of the class, we were not just better at improv, we were more confident, more connected, and braver humans...If you are even slightly curious about taking an improv class, do it."
