Advanced Training Program

Mockingbird Improv’s Advanced Training Program (ATP) is for graduates of our Improv Essentials core training series or other experienced community members looking to advance their improv skills. Class meets once a week on an ongoing basis and is tailored to the needs of the class. Our expert instructors work with our students to identify areas to strengthen and craft the class to address those needs. Goals are set at the start of each enrollment period (approximately every two months) and the curriculum is designed to work towards those goals. Students receive a lot of individual feedback and are supported in working on their specific goals as improvisers.

Next Tryout: Wednesday December 11th @ 6PM
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Tryouts are every two months.

Class schedule: Class meets every week on Wednesdays 7:00 - 9:00 PM in our Liberty Station location.

Membership is $85 a month. Billing is automatic and can be cancelled at any time. No minimum enrollment period.

Eligibility: Students are expected to have completed or be on track to complete Mockingbird Improv's level 5 class or equivalent training.

Performance opportunities: Students will have regular performance opportunities, at least every other month on Thursday evenings.

Other program features: Students can attend all Mockingbird Improv shows for free. Students also receive discounts on electives and workshops.

Entry to the class is based on a Tryout Day. Tryouts are approximately every two months (see upcoming date below) and are used to ensure students have adequately grasped the concepts taught in the Improv Essentials core training program and place students in one of two groups:

Continuing Training: Most new graduates will go to the continuing training class to continue practicing the skills taught in levels one through five and get them well into their muscle memory.

Advanced Training: As students advance in their skill they can enter the advanced training class that dives into the nuances and particulars of truly outstanding improv artistry.

To inquire about eligibility, placement, or anything else pertaining to class, contact our Education Director at jackie@mockingbirdimprov.org

About the Instructors:

Each class is led by one primary instructor from among the theater’s most experienced teachers. In order for students to learn from a variety of voices the class has a rotation of primary instructors that changes a few times a year as well as frequent guest teachers that come in for a class or two.

Currently the classes are led by Mae and Brandon. Learn more about the instructors.