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For students 18 and up.
Class Description
PREREQUISITE: Please have completed:
- JP Improv 101, or
- One or more semesters with a high school or college improv team, or
- A beginner’s improv course at any theater (scout’s honor)
In Improv 201, students will build on the fundamental skills they learned in Improv 101. Over the course of eight weeks, we’ll explore:
- How to add additional depth and realism to scenes by committing to prop and environment work
- How to create more vibrant, engaging characters by exploring motivation
- How to present a more compelling scene to the audience by thinking about stage presence, blocking, and projection
- How to perform dramatic (in addition to comedic) scenes
- How to play additional short-form improv games and long-form formats
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Improvise scenes and long-form sets that take character development into account
- Run scenes together in montages lasting 15-20 minutes
- Run a short performance with minimal participation from a director
Session Dates and Times
January 6, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Session 1
No class January 13
January 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Session 2
January 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Session 3
February 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Session 4
No class February 10
February 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Session 5
February 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Session 6
March 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Session 7
March 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Session 8 (showcase)
Location
45 Danforth St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Spontaneous Celebrations is steps away from the Stony Brook Orange Line stop, a 7-minute walk from the closest Route 39 bus stop, or a 9-minute walk from the closest Route 42 bus stop. Street parking is usually available nearby, though you might have to circle the block a few times to find a spot.