Improv Training
Welcome to the Bird City Improv course catalog. Below is a list of all our regularly offered online classes and workshops. To view our current offerings check out our Current Offerings page. If you are interested in bringing a workshop to your business, school, or community, please visit our Hire Us page.
Bird City Improv classes are designed to be a fun, affirming, and inclusive learning experience. We pride ourselves on making improv accessible and engaging for everyone in all experience levels. We practice Anti-Oppression by teaching a multicultural history of improvisation, offering diverse learning resources, eschewing stereotyped characters and problematic narratives, honoring student boundaries, advocating personal wellness, practicing compassion, and creating spaces for honest discussion.
If you're new to improv, check out our Online Workshops. If you're interested in studying improv formally, check out our Core Curriculum classes. If you have prior improv experience and don't want to start at level one, that's ay-okay. Just make sure you have commensurate experience. If you are a total improv nerd, check out one of our Special Topics classes. Lastly, if you're just looking for a safe and supportive space to share with people in your community, check out our Community Focus classes.
Online Workshops | Improv for Beginners
Intro to Improv | Free Workshop
In this online workshop workshop students learn the basics of improv and build their communication skills. Duration: 1.5 hours
Improv for Anxiety | Free Workshop
In this online workshop students learn how the principles of improv can help overcome anxiety and fear. Duration: 1.5 hours
Improvising Movement | Free Workshop
In this online workshop students will practice improvised movement, using mindfulness and theatre techniques. Duration: 1.5 hours
Improvising Intention | Free Workshop
In this online workshop students will use writing prompts, mindfulness, and discussion to set intentions and engage creative space. Duration: 2 hours
Intro to Improv | Four Online Classes
In this four week online learning module students of any background will learn the basics of improv. Duration: 1.5 hours
Core Curriculum | Improv for Everyone
Impro 101: Scenework
In this online class students learn the basics of improv and how to go with the flow. Duration: 2 hours
Impro 201: Characters
In this online class students learn how to create unique characters with strong points of view. Duration: 1.5 hours
Impro 301: Comedy
In this online class students learn how to be funny and navigate conflict. Duration: 2 hours
Impro 401: Drama
In this online class students learn how to play realistically with honesty and mischief. Duration: 2 hours
Impro 501: Narrative
In this online class students learn how to create a fully improvised play. Duration: 2 hours
Special Topic Classes | Improv for Nerds
Sketch Comedy | Writing the Funny Stuff
In this class students learn how to write short comedy scenes like those on Saturday Night Live. Duration: 2 hours
Group Scenes | Ensemble Improvisation
In this class students learn how to navigate scenes with three or more people. Duration: 2 hours
The Deconstruction | Scenes on a Theme
In this class students learn multiple approaches for exploring theme through an improv structure called The Deconstruction. Duration: 2.5 hours
Improvising Change | Practicing Anti-Oppression
In this class students use improv techniques and roleplay to practice and prepare for real-life conversations about oppression. Duration: 2 hours
Social Satire | Theatre for Change
In this class students learn how to create socially conscious comedy through satire and values based performance. Duration: 2 hours
Community Focus Classes | Improv for Empowerment
The Q Group | Improv for LGBTQ+ and Femme
This class is for anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ and/or femme. Duration: 1.5 hours
Shits n Giggles | Improv for Wellness
This class is for anyone who struggles with mental health and just wants to do something fun and in a supportive environment. Duration: 1.5 hours
Funny Over Fifty | Improv for Older Adults
This class is for anyone who identifies as an older adult or who would like to work intergenerationally. Duration: 1.5 hours
Myth & Mischief | Improv and Spirituality
This class is for anyone who interested in discussing spirituality and its relationship to improv. Duration: 1.5 hours
