Note: Squarespace will ask for a credit card at check-out for this class, but you can just leave the CC form blank, as this class costs nothing!

New students to the BCC can register for this FREE two-hour preview of our Level 1 and 2 Core improv philosophy, taught by Artistic Director Philip Markle.

Whether you are new to improv or have taken a couple classes, this class underlines the core philosophy of what we believe: that loving the hell out of whatever is happening onstage is the key to strong, successful scenes. You will learn that there is no right or wrong way to improvise - and that you become powerful as a performer by embracing your mistakes and failing gloriously. This class pairs this sense of artistic freedom with an approach to create from a strong point of view, to be specific and surprising in your choices, and to confidently navigate the vocabulary and concepts that make-up long-form improv.

Spots are limited, so please register to secure your enrollment. The only thing we ask is that you do not flake on the day of the workshop, as your enrollment holds a space we could have offered to another participant. 

Sun, July 15 @ 3:00-5:00 PM

@ The Brick Theater (579 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211)

Teacher: Philip Markle

Whether you are new to improv or have taken a couple classes, this class underlines the core philosophy of what we believe: that loving the hell out of whatever is happening onstage is the key to strong, successful scenes. You will learn that there is no right or wrong way to improvise - and that you become powerful as a performer by embracing your mistakes and failing gloriously. This class pairs this sense of artistic freedom with an approach to create from a strong point of view, to be specific and surprising in your choices, and to confidently navigate the vocabulary and concepts that make-up long-form improv.

6-Week Section: Sundays, 2:00-5:00 PM, July 22 - Aug 26

@ Vital Joint (109 Meserole St, Brooklyn, NY)

Class Show: Thurs, Aug 30 @ 9:30 PM @ The Brick (579 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn)

Teacher: Jared Jeffries

This class teaches you how to command the stage as a fearless artist while also being a team-player in any ensemble who can play with anyone. First, we challenge each student with exercises designed to wake up your individual creativity and ability to attack the stage confidently. We pair this self-empowerment with specific, personal notes to challenge your own artistic roadblocks and help you shape what you and only you can do onstage. Then, we focus on the performer as part of the scene by diving into the dynamics that make up surprising and believable two-person, three-person, and group scene work. Lastly, we focus on the performer as part of the ensemble: so you can take care of yourself onstage--great! Now, how can you be a team player who listens and supports every move to build long-form pieces organically. To that end, we study three specific improv forms (notably The Monoscene, The Dream and Montages) that challenge different skill sets. This class culminates in a performance of all three improv forms for the public. 

Prerequisite: Experienced improvisers may start at this level. One-year prior improv experience or completion of core training at a major improv school required. 

6-Week Class: Tuesdays, 7:00-10:00 PM, July 24 - Aug 28

@ Vital Joint (109 Meserole St, Brooklyn, NY)

Class show: Thurs, Aug 30 @ 9:30 PM @ The Brick (579 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn)

Teacher: Rachel Rosenthal