Summer Improv 1 Intensive: Intro to Improv (June 2026)
Summer Improv 1 Intensive: Intro to Improv (June 2026)
This class is limited to 16 students.
Level 1: Intro to Improv & Free
First time taking an improv class? You’re in the right place.
In this intensive, we will introduce new improvisers to the value of saying “Yes, and” to every idea (especially their own) to become joyful, fearless, and bold performers. Through games and exercises this intensive will teach students to react emotionally and honestly, to trust your gut, to support scene partners and embrace taking risks. These skills are essential to successful improvisation!
This intensive will move quickly, keep you on your feet, and challenge you with personal feedback. It all culminates in a performance for the public.
1-Week Intensive: June 15th-20th
Monday - Thurs, 6:30 - 10:00 PM
Friday - OFF
Saturday, 12:00 - 6:00 PM (with break for lunch)
Where: You will receive an email with the location of your class. All classes take place at BCC DogHouse or BCC Pig Pen.
Class Show: Saturday, June 20th @ 7:00 PM @ BCC Pig Pen (144 Boerum Street)
Bio:
Molly Ledbetter is a Brooklyn-based improviser, actor, voice-over artist, and singer. Before moving to New York, she spent five years in Chicago, studying and performing improv and sketch comedy at The Second City, iO Theater, Chicago’s Improv Den, Annoyance Theater, Logan Square Improv, and Bughouse Theater. She then studied method acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York. You can catch Molly performing weekly at BCC every Thursday night at 7 PM with her improv troupe, “The Good Time” -made up entirely of veteran Chicago improvisers. Their troupe has been featured in The New York Comedy Festival and in a documentary about improv comedy. Molly is also a cast member of BCC’s weekly Thursday night 10PM improvised sketch show, “Demon Time,” which has been featured in the New York Times. (All of which you can see for free as a student at BCC!) She also regularly writes and performs characters around New York, and is an understudy for Second City NY’s current Mainstage revue.
Read student testimonials here.
If this class is sold out, sign-up for the wait list here.
Students enrolled in multi-week classes get into all shows at the BCC for free. Students are strongly encouraged to make use of their student IDs to see as many shows as possible. By registering, you agree to make your best effort to see at least two shows during your class.