IMPROV 102: Scenework

IMPROV 102: Scenework (8 weeks)
Session 6, 2026 on Wednesdays 6:30PM – 9:30PM
This eight-week course focuses on one of the most critical elements of great improv comedy, which is scenework. Learning to trust yourself, as well as your scene partner, is the first step. Building on the skills learned in IMPROV 101: Foundations, you'll cover techniques on starting scenes with decisive initiations and confident stage presence. Concepts like "agreement" and "group mind" will be pushed to the next level as you explore character development and emotional investment within games and scenes. IMPROV 102: Scenework concludes with a class show where you'll get the chance to show off your newfound skills in building strong comedic scenes.
First Class: Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
*there is no class held on Wednesday, November 25th; there will be an optional makeup class held on Sunday, November 29th from 2pm to 5pm
Class Show: Wednesday, December 9th, 2026 at 7:00pm
Instructor: Beth Geatches
Registration: $300 (Early Bird Registration: $270)
Prerequisites: IMPROV 101 or equivalent experience

Arcade Comedy Theater classes are open to students 18 yrs or older.
Arcade is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all of our patrons, students, and performing artists. Our facilities at 943 Liberty Avenue are designed for wheelchair access both in our audience and on our stages. We also offer all-gender bathrooms and elevator access to all floors. If you have any accessibility requirements or questions about classes, registration, or prerequisites please contact us at: [email protected]
To apply for a full internship or half internship, please fill out the application HERE and our Operations Managers will be in contact. Once your application is accepted, you will receive a promo code to register for your class. For any other questions about internships, please email [email protected].