Improv 101 FAQ
How many classes do I get?
Up to 30 hours of training if you attend Improv 101 and the Improv Dojo.
Do you have audits or free trial classes?
No.
What if I miss a class?
Most people will miss a class here or there. That is why we give you an 8 ticket punch card for the Improv Dojo. The punch card is good for one year.
What if I can’t finish a class?
You may drop and retake a later session.
What if improv isn’t for me?
You may drop the class and give the class credit to a family member or friend. They can take an entire class cycle (7 weeks). The credit is good for one year.
What is your refund / class drop policy?
Class fees are non-refundable once purchased.
What do I do after the class?
You may retake the class, or tryout for our house troupes. Troupe tryout are scheduled on Sundays - the all Pan practices. You can also continue with the Improv Dojo.
How long have you been offering classes?
Since February of 2002.
Who takes your classes?
Students, actors, programmers, carpenters, writers, teachers, cashiers, mechanics, therapists, lawyers, nurses, painters, doctors, personal trainers, small business owners…
Are classes fun?
Yes.
What skills will we focus on?
Focus
• Playing and Group Games
• Making your partner look like a poet, artist and genius
• Giving up control
• Embracing Yes, And!
• Playing to the Top of Your Intelligence
• Status games
• Exploring the truth of the moment
What are the take aways?
• You’ll think faster on your feet
• You’ll jump-in faster and make bolder choices onstage and off
• You’ll get back to the play space
• You’ll have fun and make new friends
• You’ll be ready for more advanced scene work
What Pan alumni do?
Pan alumni have used their skills at their jobs, auditioned for Pan house teams, gone on to audition for MFA programs, moved to LA and NYC, started their own troupes and theaters, start going to open mic nights and in general lead more creative lives.
Recommended Reading
Articles:
Rules of Improv I
How to be a Better Improvisor
Books:
Impro by Keith Johnstone
Truth in Comedy by Del Close & Charna Halpern
Sandy Meisner on Acting by Dennis Longwell
Games for the Lone Actor by Viola Spolin