Long Form Narrative Improv

This is one of two four-week classes with Kevin Gillese, former Artistic Director of Dad’s Garage (he did it for a decade)!

Saturdays May 3 - May 24, 2-5 p.m.

Improv is at its best when it tells a great story. This four-week master class, led by Kevin Gillese (former Artistic Director of Dad's Garage), dives deep into the craft of narrative-driven long form.

Through practical techniques and deep dives into storytelling structures (including Save the Cat-style beats), you’ll learn how to build momentum, sustain tension, and create satisfying resolutions—all while staying present in the scene. If you’re ready to take your improv to the next level, this class will give you the tools to make your scenes more dynamic, cohesive, and unforgettable.

Prior improv experience required.

Kevin Gillese is an award-winning Canadian comedy writer, performerand producer with more than twenty years of experience squeezinglaughs out of audiences. He has written or co-written ten plays thathave been produced at theatres in Canada and the United States.

He has written and produced a whole bunch of short films (including That Was Awesome, winner of the Audience Award for Best US Narrative at DC Shorts Film Fest), not to mention a few web series (like Hart of America, which was nominated for best comedy series at Rio Web Fest) and exactly one feature film: How To Ruin The Holidays starring Colin Mochrie and Amber Nash - currently available on Amazon. How To Ruin The Holidays won the Jury Award for Best Ensemble at the Rome International Film Festival and the Film Threat review raved: "You'll cry, you'll laugh, you'll cry laughing, it's inspired."

His debut comedy special, 7 Minutes in Kevin, will be released on Tubi this spring.

Kevin was the artistic director of Dad’s Garage Theatre in Atlanta for exactly ten years.