DO IMPROV GOOD - A Master Class with Kevin Gillese
DO IMPROV GOOD with Kevin Gillese
Do Improv Good is a deep dive into what makes improv truly shine—authenticity, emotional truth, contrast, and commitment. Led by Kevin Gillese, former Artistic Director of Dad’s Garage, this workshop blends philosophy and practice to help you stop doing scenes and start living them. Come ready to play, reflect, and do improv good.
Level 1
Level 1 teaches the basics of improv theory in relation to short form improv and what we do at Dad’s Garage. It is the foundation for our entire class system!
Sketch Level 1: Improv to Sketch
Learn to use improvisation to develop sketches through the process of re-improvisation by uncovering unexpected ideas and refining existing ideas to evolve your work to its most polished form.
Level 3
Level 3 focuses on narrative techniques and expanding the skills learned in previous levels. Learn to see a scene through to its full potential and dig deeper into the details that make them special.
Level 4
Level 4 improv training emphasizes advanced games, narrative techniques, and onstage performance skills. This class culminates in a showcase for a live audience.
Stand Up Comedy Classes
Students will learn how to generate their own material, build their own jokes, and act on stage by using the principles of improv. In addition to classes, students will meet for writing groups to refine the skills introduced in class.
Level 5
Our level 5 improv training is a capstone to the Dad’s Garage improv courses and features advanced exercises and long-form narrative emphasis. This course culminates in a live showcase.
Level 2
Level 2 applies the skills developed in level 1 to a broader understanding of narrative scene-based improvisation. This class emphasizes character creation, character relationships, and establishing basic narrative structures that apply to improvised theatre.
Sketch Level 2: Intro to Sketch Writing
This class strengthens an improviser’s script writing skills. The goal of this class is to build strong writing habits that transform ideas into well-crafted comedic sketches.
Burlesque Performance Series at Dad’s Garage
This burlesque performance series is designed to give participants the knowledge, skills, and confidence to build a solo burlesque performance.
Burlesque Performance Series at Dad’s Garage
This burlesque performance series is designed to give participants the knowledge, skills, & confidence to build a solo burlesque performance.
**SOLD OUT** Level 5
Our level 5 improv training is designed to bring all of the work done in the previous levels together and emphasizes long form improv and onstage performance skills. This course culminates in a live showcase.
Sketch Level 2: Intro to Sketch Writing
Develop the Discipline of Writing: Build strong writing habits that turn ideas into well-crafted comedic sketches.
Sketch Level 1: Improv to Sketch
Re-improvisation as a Writing Tool: Re-improvisation can help uncover unexpected ideas, new directions, refine your ideas leading to the continuous evolution of your work.
**SOLD OUT** Level 4
Our fourth level of improv training is designed to bring all of the work done in the previous levels together. This class emphasizes advanced games and narrative techniques. In addition, this level will further hone your performance skills on stage and wraps up with a showcase for a live audience.
Stand Up Comedy
Students will learn how to generate their own material, build their own jokes, and act on stage. By using the principles of improv, students will learn how to “yes, and” their own set ideas, find the humor within themselves and their experiences, and connect with an audience. In addition to classes, students will meet for write groups to edify the skills introduced in class.
Level 2
Level 2 takes the skills you learned in Level 1 and applies them to a broader understanding of narrative scene-based improvisation. In this class, you will create characters, explore relationships, and establish an understanding of the basic narrative structures that apply to improvised theatre.
Level 3
Level 3 further explores short form with a focus on narrative techniques and expanding the skills you learned in level 2. You will learn to see a scene through to its full potential and dig deeper into the details that make a scene special.
Level 1
Level 1 is designed to teach the basics of improv theory in relation to short form improv and what we do at Dad’s Garage. It is the foundation for the entire class system. Ideas will be presented in this class that students will use as building blocks throughout their improv careers.
Improvised Action Movie
Unleash your inner action star and learn the art of creating an improvised action movie blockbuster in this one-of-a-kind class! Dive into the high-stakes world of action movies—complete with explosions, betrayals, and daring escapes—and discover how to bring them to life with nothing but your skills and fellow improvisers in this class taught by Adam Archer!
Level 5
Our level 5 improv training is designed to bring all of the work done in the previous levels together and emphasizes long form improv and onstage performance skills. This course culminates in a live showcase.
*SOLD OUT* Improv to Sketch
Unlock your creativity, hone your comedic instincts, and dive into the world of sketch comedy with this exciting and dynamic course. Whether you are an aspiring comedian or just looking to have a blast while learning acting or screenwriting, this class will take you on a journey through the art of improvisation and sketch comedy development.
*SOLD OUT* Stand Up Comedy
Students will learn how to generate their own material, build their own jokes, and act on stage. By using the principles of improv, students will learn how to “yes, and” their own set ideas, find the humor within themselves and their experiences, and connect with an audience. In addition to classes, students will meet for writing groups to refine the skills introduced in class.
Level 2
Level 2 takes the skills you learned in Level 1 and applies them to a broader understanding of narrative scene-based improvisation. In this class, you will create characters, explore relationships, and establish an understanding of the basic narrative structures that apply to improvised theatre.
Level 3
Level 3 further explores short form with a focus on narrative techniques and expanding the skills you learned in level 2. You will learn to see a scene through to its full potential and dig deeper into the details that make a scene special.
Level 4
Our fourth level of improv training is designed to bring all of the work done in the previous levels together. This class emphasizes advanced games and narrative techniques. In addition, this level will further hone your performance skills on stage and wraps up with a showcase for a live audience.
Level 1
Level 1 is designed to teach the basics of improv theory in relation to short form improv and what we do at Dad’s Garage. It is the foundation for the entire class system. Ideas will be presented in this class that students will use as building blocks throughout their improv careers.
Improvised Action Movie
Unleash your inner action star and learn the art of creating an improvised action movie blockbuster in this one-of-a-kind class! Dive into the high-stakes world of action movies—complete with explosions, betrayals, and daring escapes—and discover how to bring them to life with nothing but your skills and fellow improvisers in this class taught by Adam Archer!
Level 5
Our level 5 improv training is designed to bring all of the work done in the previous levels together and emphasizes long form improv and onstage performance skills. This course culminates in a live showcase.
Improv to Sketch
Unlock your creativity, hone your comedic instincts, and dive into the world of sketch comedy with this exciting and dynamic course. Whether you are an aspiring comedian or just looking to have a blast while learning acting or screenwriting, this class will take you on a journey through the art of improvisation and sketch comedy development.
Level 2
Level 2 takes the skills you learned in Level 1 and applies them to a broader understanding of narrative scene-based improvisation. In this class, you will create characters, explore relationships, and establish an understanding of the basic narrative structures that apply to improvised theatre.
Stand Up Comedy
Students will learn how to generate their own material that they will use to build their own jokes and act. By using the principles of improv students will also learn how to “yes, and” their own ideas, find the humor within themselves and their experiences and how to connect with an audience. In addition to the class students will meet for write groups to continue the work on the skills introduced in class.
Level 3
Level 3 further explores short form with a focus on narrative techniques and expanding the skills you learned in level 2. You will learn to see a scene through to its full potential and dig deeper into the details that make a scene special.
Level 4
Our fourth level of improv training is designed to bring all of the work done in the previous levels together. This class emphasizes advanced games and narrative techniques. In addition, this level will further hone your performance skills on stage and wraps up with a showcase for a live audience.
Level 1
Level 1 is designed to teach the basics of improv theory in relation to short form improv and what we do at Dad’s Garage. It is the foundation for the entire class system. Ideas will be presented in this class that students will use as building blocks throughout their improv careers.
Free Preview Improv Class
Join Dad's Garage for a free improv class to try it out for yourself!
Our experienced instructors will take you through a standard class session filled with games and fun, silly exercises. You'll be able to ask questions, learn about the benefits of improv, and even make some new friends!
Level 3
Level 3 further explores short form with a focus on narrative techniques and expanding the skills you learned in level 2. You will learn to see a scene through to its full potential and dig deeper into the details that make a scene special.
Level 1
Level 1 is designed to teach the basics of improv theory in relation to short form improv and what we do at Dad’s Garage. It is the foundation for the entire class system. Ideas will be presented in this class that students will use as building blocks throughout their improv careers.
Level 2
Level 2 takes the skills you learned in level 1 and applies them to a broader understanding of narrative scene-based improvisation. In this class you will create characters and explore relationships, along with an understanding of the basic narrative structures that apply to improvised theatre.
Stand Up Comedy
Students will learn how to generate their own material that they will use to build their own jokes and act. By using the principles of improv students will also learn how to “yes, and” their own ideas, find the humor within themselves and their experiences and how to connect with an audience. In addition to the class students will meet for write groups to continue the work on the skills introduced in class.