Kids classes & performances
Teen longform improv ensemble
A six week class for teens who have taken a class in improv before and would like to learn advanced longform skills.
Sundays, starting September 6th, Registering now!
About our curriculum
Students who have taken an improv class, at The Lab or another space, are welcome to join this class. Students will be covering Longform improv skills and the performance form, The Armando. We will be building on the idea of "Yes, And" by adding in additional comedy skills and advanced concepts for teens who already love improv and want to do more.
All youth and teen classes at The Lab are lead by experienced comedians and theater educators with a passion for comedy. Our curriculum is designed to teach both new and experienced students the principles of improvisation and collaboration.
Class Schedule
This is a six week class on Sundays, September 6th - October 18th (with Septmber 20th off) Classes will meet 5:00-6:15pm. There will be an end of class show scheduled during the session.
Instructor
This class will be lead by The Lab's executive director, Shyla Hungerford.
Improv for 3rd to 6th graders
A six-week class focused on learning the basics of improv and having fun! This class will be offered again soon, please reach out to join the waitlist.
In this six-week class we will play improv games and learn to make spontaneous scenes with our friends. Students will be introduced to improvised scene work through "Yes, And" and have lots of time for joyful play.
Students will have the ability to collaborate with others in a safe, fun environment with the goal of ending the class with the ability to perform with friends in a guided set of scenes and games. All students should be comfortable with in-class participation and taking feedback from a director and coach.
There is room for 10 students total, and we will need at least 6 students signed up for the class to make.
*Parents will receive a form before class starts to provide details about their student*
Instructor: Rosie Cocchiaro
adult classes & Performances
A six-week class focused on learning the founding principles of longform improv as performed in Chicago and NYC.
Mondays, starting August 31st Registering now!
About this event
In this six-week class we will focus on a blend of introductory concepts (learning the foundations of improvised scene work through "Yes, And") and building on general agreement to create rich scenes. This class is geared towards both new students and those wishing to increase their longform improvisation competency.
Students will have the ability to collaborate with others in a safe, fun environment with the goal of ending the class with the ability to partner in an improvised scene. This class does not require prior improv experience. All students should be comfortable with in-class participation.
Our teaching approach and philosophy centers on Chicago/NYC style "long form" scene improvisation, which focuses on character development, collaborative agreement and world-building similar to what is used in shows like This Week Sucked and Breeders.
There is room for 10 students total, and we will need at least 6 students signed up for the class to make.
Level 2 Longform Improv
for Adults
Tuesdays, starting September 1st, Registering now!
About our Curriculum
This scene-work class is for any improviser who has completed at least one level of longform improv instruction. We will focus on creating longform scenes that are grounded and funny. You'll learn how to choose a compelling character, find a heightening path quickly in a scene, and craft a relationship in a scene that can fuel it for the long haul. At the end of this course students will be able to perform a full 25 minute set of improv with great scenes and self-editing. There is room for 10 students total, and we will need at least 6 students signed up for the class to make.
Instructor: Dan DiPasquale
Minimum Enrollment: 6
Maximum Enrollment:10
Level 3 Longform Improv
for Adults
This class will next be offered in fall 2026, join the waitlist.
About our Curriculum
This scene-work class is for improvisers who have completed level 2 of longform improv instruction at The Lab. This class will help you sharpen the heightening paths in your improv and let you ‘find the funny faster.’ Using relationship, status, and environment we will focus on how scenes can present an invisible script for us to follow. We will also work on all the sparkly devices: walk-ons, tap-outs, cut-to’s, and split scenes, that can give your improv sets an extra dimension of play.
Student Information
Students are eligible to attend shows during their active session for free; available tickets are released at 10 min prior to showtime.
Instructor: Shyla Hungerford
Minimum Enrollment: 6
Maximum Enrollment:10
Short form Skills for Longform play
A six week class on short form improv skills and using those skills for longform play Register Now
Do you love the quick jumps and bold choices of short form improv? Or the layered characters and discoveries of long form? What if you could bring the strengths of both together?
This class uses short form games as a training ground to sharpen your long form skills. You’ll focus on building clear characters, making strong choices early, staying present, and committing fully — all with an emphasis on discovery and connection.
Whether you’re coming from short form, long form, or somewhere in between, this class offers practical tools to help you start scenes with more confidence and follow them into deeper territory.
Class Schedule
Classes will be held from 7:30-9:00 pm Wednesdays: September 3rd-October 8th.
Instructor: Nick Elmer
The Bat (improv form)
A six week class on 'The Bat' an audio improv form Register Now
Improv in the Dark?! The unique form 'The Bat' takes place with the lights off and our listening-ears on. This audio-only format includes atmospheric soundscapes and improvised scenes to enchant an audience through what they hear and imagine.
Michael Jastroch will lead this class through the skills you need to improvise a full show with only your voices. The Bat is a fun form, a good exercise for expanding your improv performance capabilities, and a unique opportunity to try out a type of improv that lends itself to audio formats like podcasts or radio.
You should have taken at least one class in improv as a prerequisite for this class. It will meet for six weeks and there will be a final performance scheduled during the class run.
Class Schedule
Classes will be held from 6--7:30pm Mondays, August 31st- October 5th.
Instructor: Michael Jastroch