Classes / Improv Comedy Program
The Impatient Theatre Co. teaches a cool, sophisticated style of improv that takes a single audience suggestion and builds out a whole show from it, layered with social commentary, thematic exploration and hilarious, gut-grinding comedy.
Our Improv Comedy Program teaches you the essence of the art of comedy in a way that will make your scenework explode. We teach the Harold, an improv format that teaches the keys to creating great comedy and helps you learn and perform amazing improv shows. We are the only training centre in the country that specializes in teaching this style of improv. You'll love it.
If you have never taken an improv class before, our approach breaks it down to its simplest, most practical elements that allow you to perform interesting, emotionally charged improv scenes from Day One. After that, you we will push you to get better and make more interesting choices.
If you have taken an improv class before and/or are an experienced improviser, our approach is completely different than any other style of improv currently being taught in Canada, anywhere. Many experienced improvisers who have finished two years of training at other training centres claim to have not felt as though they really started to learn about the depths of improvisation until they began studying with us. Their words.
Many famous comedians have studied and performed Harold and attribute their success to longform improv. Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Jason Sudeikis, Bobby Moynihan, Jordan Peele, Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau, Mike Myers, Chris Farley, Tim Meadows, Horatio Sanz, Rachel Dratch, Stephanie Weir, and many, many others.
Our improv comedy classes and workshops are designed for adults and recommended for persons 18 or older, however, some exceptions may be made. This is a listing of our current course offerings, upcoming classes and availability.
How To Make The Most of Your Classes:
- Get to class on time, every time.
- Listen to your teacher, bring a notebook and take notes.
- Listen to your classmates on stage.
- Gossip only during the breaks.
- Watch improv shows on other nights, but don't expect them to follow the same guidelines that you're being taught.
- Turn off your cell phone.
- You're paying for this... so don't waste it.
Any questions? View our FAQ.
416-238-7337 | classes@impatient.ca
IMPROV 101 Classes (12)
Aug 03 | Kevin Patrick Robbins
Aug 17 | Kevin Patrick Robbins
Aug 31 | Kevin Patrick Robbins
Sep 07–Oct 12
Sep 07–Oct 12
Sep 08–Oct 13
Sep 11–Oct 16
Sep 12 | Nicole Wilson
Sep 12 | Josef Addleman
Sep 12–Oct 17
Sep 12 | Brian Reynolds
Sep 13 | Jimi Shlag
IMPROV 201 Classes (5)
Aug 08 | Cameron Algie
Sep 01 | Brian Reynolds
Sep 04 | Matt Folliott
Sep 12–Oct 31
Sep 13 | Cameron Algie
IMPROV 202 Classes (2)
Sep 04 | Jess Grant
Sep 13 | Matt Folliott
IMPROV 401 Classes (2)
Sep 09 | Annie Bankes
Sep 11 | Annie Bankes
