Conservatory Program

The Dad’s Garage Conservatory Program is an audition-only training program for students who are ready to take their improv to the next level.

Our conservatory is the southeast’s premiere improv training program designed for the most dedicated and advanced performers and led by our most seasoned educators.

  • Prospective Dad’s Garage conservatory members must have complete training in one of the following ways prior to auditioning:

    Completed improv levels 1-4 at Dad’s Garage. (It is also recommended, but not required, that Dad’s Garage students take Level 5)

    OR

    Completed at least one year of improv training at an approved school.  Examples of approved schools:

    • The Second City

    • The Groundlings School

    • UCB

    • iO Theater

    • Whole World Improv Theatre

  • From March to October, the Conservatory meets Sundays for workshops and performs in every Tuesday night Community Jam.

    The program is $1,200.

  • Conservatory Members have the opportunity to:

    • Audition for Dad’s Garage shows

    • Perform weekly at Community Jams

    • Host Community Jams

    • Feature in special events at Dad’s Garage

    • Participate in three showcases on the main stage

    • Potentially participate in main stage performances October - December

    • Shadow directors, technical improvisers, teachers, and more

    • Teach at Dad’s Garage youth camps

    • Work directly with Dad’s Garage ensemble members

Program Highlights

Dad’s Garage 101: Learn how to perform, produce, and develop improv in the Dad’s Garage style. Example Dad’s Garage formats include: Murder She Improvised, SCANDAL!, and The Tight Acquaintances. Additionally, conservatory members will create original formats and learn formats from outside of Dad’s Garage.

Ensemble Building: Forge strong connections with your fellow advanced improvisers and create a supportive community that celebrates individual and collective successes.

Advanced Improv Skills: Learn advanced improv techniques and theory to improve your performance and improve your performance through personalized feedback.

Narrative: Story structure, character work, acting skills, genre, and more are presented in a way to challenge you to push the boundaries of what's possible in the world of improv.

Showcases: In addition to weekly performances at our community nights, the conservatory performs in three showcases throughout the program.