Professional Ensemble Process

This class is limited to 12 students.

Build on the skills in Level 1 by learning how to write a sketch revue as an ensemble with a director. This is a process-driven experience, learning through the act of doing the thang by cranking out material on Day 1 and refining it over the course into a fully-realized thematic sketch show. We’ll create game and character-based comedy through improv, pitching, writing, rewriting, adding in technical/musical/digital elements, strengthening performance technique, and highlighting each performer's unique voice and role in the ensemble. This class requires being on-time, present for all classes and ready to do the homework expected for a professional show revue. The final show will debut with two performances on the MainStage at Eris. 

Prerequisite: Completion of BCC Level 1 Sketch OR students who have taken at least one full-length sketch course at a major comedy theater (UCB, PIT, Magnet, Squirrel, Second City, iO, Annoyance, etc.) or have similar prior training can begin at this level. Please write your prior experience in the form when registering.

7-Week Class: Sundays, 6:00pm - 9:00 PM, January 11th - February 22nd

• Class may end between 9:30 - 10:00 PM depending on the number of enrollments.

You will receive a welcome email with your room assignment. Our classes meet at BCC Pig Pen or BCC DogHouse in East Williamsburg.

• Tech Rehearsal: Tuesday, February 24th, 2026. Eris MainStage (167 Graham Ave). 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

• Class Show: Tuesday, February 24th, 2026. Eris MainStage. 7:00 PM

• Class Show: Friday, February 27th, 2026. Eris MainStage. 7:00 PM

Teacher: Devin Bockrath

Testimonials:

“Devin did an amazing job at facilitating group bonding, breaking down technique, pointing out individual strengths and making us laugh/ creating a playful atmosphere.”

“Devin found a way to make every moment a teachable one. She was friendly and funny and so smart and it made the class a joy.”

“Hard to say one thing. I looked forward to Devin’s class every week. Extremely supportive, great at keeping our energy up, made every class a pleasure and no one wanted it to be over so soon!”

“Hard to pick one greatest quality about Devin - genuine interest, caring, insight, experience, patience, enthusiasm.”

“Devin made every class an absolute joy! Also, taking this class made me feel like I could be a part of the BCC community, and that kind of openness in an age of gatekeepers is refreshing as hell.”

“BCC is a breath of fresh air and reminds me why I fell in love with improv.”

“Devin's ability to care for and encourage all of us was really impactful. It felt like she was truly taking the time to get to know each of us as a performer and see which skills we needed to help us grow.”

“Devin is the best. She’ll make you feel like you were destined to find yourself in an improv classroom. She creates a space of belonging and camaraderie while making you feel like you can create incredibly fun, very silly organic moments on the stage.”

"Devin did such a great job creating a safe environment for us to try crazy things without fear of judgement. She gave very insightful and actionable feedback in the moment about our individual strengths and weaknesses as improvisers, and was committed to helping us all find and develop our own personal styles of play. The tone and the energy was amazing, and I could see myself getting better and better after each class."

If this class is sold out, sign-up for the wait list here.