IMPROV FOR PROFESSIONALS

IMPROV FOR PROFESSIONALS (5 weeks)

Session 6, 2026 on Fridays 4:00PM – 6:00PM

Embracing improvisation is not just enjoyable but crucial for ongoing personal and professional growth. It promotes creativity, resilience, and satisfaction in the workplace and is essential for navigating complex challenges with innovation and enthusiasm. Unlike our regular six-week IMPROV 101: Foundations class, which meets three hours a week and culminates in a class show for family and friends, this five-week course is a streamlined two-hour weekly session that applies the foundations of improvisation directly to the workplace rather than the stage. Improv for Professionals enriches the essential skills vital for success in dynamic environments, such as Public Speaking, Flexibility, Handling Conflict, Taking Risks, Listening, Communicating, Creative Thinking and Collaboration.

This five-week course is for individual registration only. Groups or organizations with six or more participants can customize scheduling, session days, and duration to align with their corporate calendars, fostering team cohesion and maximizing learning outcomes through our Private Workshops and Events. Find out more about scheduling your own private workshop via https://www.arcadecomedytheater.com/hire/

Individuals employed by a non-profit organization or Downtown Pittsburgh business receive an additional discount on registration. Email the Arcade Academy Director ([email protected]) for your Non-Profit or Downtown Promo Code before registration to apply your discount.

First Class: Friday, October 23rd, 2026

Last Class: Friday, November 20th, 2026

Instructor(s): Academy Director Connor McCanlus, with Kunal Mahajan 

Registration: $225 (Early Bird Registration: $200)

Prerequisites: None!

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 have any questions about classes or registration please contact us at: [email protected]