IMPROV 401: Intro to Musical Improv

IMPROV 401: Intro to Musical Improv (8 weeks)

Session 6, 2026 on Mondays 6:30PM – 9:30PM

Do you ever wish you could burst into song and dance, like in a musical? With the fundamentals of musical improvisation, you'll learn how to spontaneously create musical comedy games and scenes! Vocalists of any skill level are welcome to come work on finding their voice and harmonizing with accompanists and other performers. The principles of musical forms that we cover will help any improviser spontaneously and confidently sing a variety of song styles and structures. Take your improv to the next level with strategies for setting up rhymes and group choreography with your fellow improvisers. The eight-week course culminates in a musical showcase of your new skills in crafting melodies, lyrics, and dance moves!

First Class: Monday, October 19th, 2026

Class Show: Monday, December 7th, 2026 at 8:00pm

Instructors: Scott Hughes and Kevin O'Brien

Registration: $300 (Early Bird Registration: $270)

Prerequisites: IMPROV 201 or 301, or equivalent experience

Arcade Comedy Theater classes are open to students 18 yrs or older. 

Arcade is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all of our patrons, students, and performing artists. Our facilities at 943 Liberty Avenue are designed for wheelchair access both in our audience and on our stages. We also offer all-gender bathrooms and elevator access to all floors. If you have any accessibility requirements or questions about classes, registration, or prerequisites please contact us at: [email protected]

To apply for a full internship or half internship, please fill out the application HERE and our Operations Managers will be in contact. Once your application is accepted, you will receive a promo code to register for your class. For any other questions about internships, please email [email protected].