Improv 101
Have Fun, Make Friends, and Build Confidence
Topic: Intro to Improv
Length: 10 weeks
Hours: Tuesdays 19:00-21:00
Dates: 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct; 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov, 6 Dec
Performances: TBA (4-6 Nov Jam, 7-11 Dec Show)
Max # of students: 12
Location: Calle Venezuela, 116
Experience Req’d: None
Price: Free (but students must apply and commit to dates)
About This Course
Improv 101 is designed for students who are looking for a fun and creative extra-curricular activity. Each week, we will play improv games that will help you make new friends, improve your confidence, and learn the skills to create in a cooperative way. Your fellow students will become your teammates as you learn to create characters and scenes, and build connections that can last a lifetime.
About The Currculum
Each week will focus on a different aspect of improvisation, giving students the tools they need to create an improv comedy performance.
Week 1 • Agreement and World Building Week 2 • Character Creation 1
Week 3 • Mime and Physicality 1 Week 4 • Building Relationships
Week 5 • Stage Presence Weekend of Week 5 • Open Improv Jam
Week 6 • Character Creation 2 Week 7 • Mime and Physicality 2
Week 8 • Telling the Story Week 9 • Putting on a Show 1
Week 10 • Putting on a Show 2 Weekend of Week 10 • Final Performance
About The Teacher
Noah Levin holds a degree in Theatre and Education from University of California, San Diego. He has professionally taught and performed improv, theatre, and stand-up comedy since 2001. Based in Barcelona since 2011, Noah was a founding member of Barcelona Improv Group, creating the Barcelona Improv Festival and the BIG School of Improv. He serves as a board member of Ohana European Improv Project, hosted an English radio program, and started several Barcelona-based improv teams. Now performing and teaching through The Comedy Clubhouse, Noah teaches improv and applied improv around Europe.
Testimonials from Past Students
“Whether it was the atmosphere or the content of the activities, everything was absolutely GREAT!! Noah is a very nice teacher, mentor, and guide. The theatre class was based on fun and learning. I absolutely loved the atmosphere, everything was so relaxed, even the relationships between each other, we got to know each other so fast and without any shyness.”
“It was an amazing opportunity to unleash our creative spirit, as well as improve our interpersonal skills.”
“It’s great to boost your confidence and get out of your comfort zone.”
COVID Protocols
As public health advisories change, we will adjust our requirements. We will adapt to regulations as they change, even if it is mid-course.
Currently, masks will be required for the duration of the course. Students may have to share their vaccination and/or recovery status with the school. This will not be shared with any other entity or individual.
If you are experiencing COVID symptoms or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive, you must not attend class. Partial refunds will be given for students who miss classes due to COVID safety. (Documentation may be requested in order to receive partial refunds)
Other Notices
Classes must be paid for with an online payment or deposit+cash by the first day of class. Payment plans can be arranged by email.
Deposits are non-refundable. Courses are not pro-rated based on attendance.
Photo and video may be taken during the course and used for promotional purposes. Contact us if you wish for a photo or video to be taken down.
Participants assume full risk of illness, injury, or death when participating in a class or event.