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 are taught at our training center (400 Birnie St), not 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
REGISTER HERE for any of our upcoming intro classes:
- All-Day class running Saturday, March 18th
- 6 week class starting Wednesday, April 12th
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
REGISTER HERE for a 6 week class running Mondays starting April 17th
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
REGISTER HERE for a 6 week class running Wednesdays starting April 19th
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 501: Introduction to Other Long Forms
REGISTER HERE for a 6 week class starting
Tuesday, April 4th
Improv 501 is the survey of other structures of long-form improvisation. This class will cover advanced forms like the La Ronde, Armando, Deconstruction, Follow the Leaver, Close Quarters, Bat, Movie, and Narrative improv.