NEW START DATE! The Middletown Improv Project

October 5 - November 23
Mondays: 7:00–9:00pm (8 classes)

Ready to take your improv to the next level? This eight-week course is designed for improvisers with some experience who are looking to strengthen their skills while creating something entirely their own.

Throughout the session, we'll revisit and refine the core fundamentals of improvisation, with each week focusing on a specific skill such as scene work, game play, object work, editing, character development, and comedic timing. Through exercises, feedback, and ensemble collaboration, you'll gain new tools to make stronger choices on stage and build more dynamic scenes.

The heart of the class is collaboration. Together, the ensemble will experiment with different structures and performance styles to develop an original long-form improv format that reflects the group's strengths and creativity. By the end of the eight weeks, you'll not only have sharpened your improv skills but also helped create a unique performance piece that belongs entirely to your ensemble.

The class culminates in an informal live performance for friends and family!

8 CLASSES: Members: $250, Non-members: $265

NEW! Stand-Up Comedy: From Joke to Set

September 30 - November 18
WEDNESDAYS: 7:00–9:00pm

Always wanted to try stand-up comedy? Have a few jokes tucked away but need help turning them into a solid set? This eight-week class is designed for beginners as well as comedians looking to refresh their material, sharpen their skills, or get back on stage.

Each week, we'll focus on writing and developing original material while exploring different approaches to comedy, including personal stories, topical humor, evergreen jokes, sports, entertainment, and current events. You'll learn joke structure, punchlines, timing, editing, stage presence, and how to find your unique comedic voice in a fun, supportive, and encouraging environment.

Through writing exercises, feedback, and performance opportunities in class, you'll leave with stronger material and greater confidence behind the microphone.

The course culminates with the opportunity to perform your material during our Comedy Night. Interested students will receive a dedicated performance time slot to showcase the set they've developed throughout the course in front of a live audience.

8 CLASSES: Members: $250, Non-members: $265