The Alchemy Comedy Theater is committed to teaching the art of improv comedy throughout the Greenville area. Whether you are interested in performing and joining our company, or simply working on communication and collaboration in the real world, these comedy classes are for you.

Unless otherwise noted, each class runs once a week, for six weeks from 6:30-9:00pm. Students are required to attend at least four of the six classes in order to graduate. Each class is a prerequisite for the next level, however there is no comedy or theater experience necessary to take Improv 101. Students get free admission to Alchemy Comedy shows while they are enrolled in a class.

All adult (16+) classes take place at our training center (101 North Main Street), just across Main Street from the theater. Click on the course you would like to take to purchase online or you can call at 864-256-1467 if you have any questions.

Available Classes

Improv 101: Introduction to Scene Play

Improv 101 is an introduction to improvising a scene. This class will focus on the fundamentals of agreement, support, relationship, character, environment, and boldness.

Improv 201: Introduction to Scene Patterns

Improv 201 is an introduction to the patterns that make up a scene. This class will focus on the fundamentals of scene pattern recognition, creation, and heightening.

Improv 301: Introduction to Scene Games

Our most recent Improv 301 class has just ended.
Check back this Spring for our next class offering.

Improv 301 is an introduction to the concepts and rules of improv games. This class will focus on building a unique and interesting scene within an established short-form game.

Improv 401: Introduction to Long Form

Our 6-week Improv 401 class is currently running.
Check back this Spring for our next class offering.

Improv 401 is an introduction to the concepts and rules of long-form improvisation. This class will focus on the foundational and widely performed format, The Harold.

Stand-up 503: Intro to Writing Stand-up Comedy

Stand-up 503 is an introduction to building a great stand-up comedy set by finding the humor in your everyday life. This class will focus on being authentic as the key to finding your comedic voice. Building on the skills learned in earlier classes, you will learn how to create a set based on comedy fundamentals. No previous stand-up or storytelling experience necessary.

Acting 504: Intro to Acting for Improvisers

Acting 504 is an introduction to applying acting technique within improvised scenes. This class will focus on emotional truth, specificity, listening, physicality, and making strong, playable choices rooted in character and circumstance. Students will learn how to ground their improvisation with authentic behavior, clear objectives, and committed performances that elevate both short-form and long-form scenes.

All-Play Fellowship

We believe that everyone, regardless of race, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, should experience the art of improvisation and the many life skills it helps develop in a safe, supportive way. We are actively working to foster inclusion at all levels of our institution and associated programming. Our goal is to open doors, create a bridge, and make improv comedy accessible and inclusive. We firmly believe that different voices and experiences are at the core of the unique art form our artists create and reflective of the audiences and students that we serve. It is because of this goal that Alchemy has created the All-Play Fellowship.