THE HOME FOR NASHVILLE COMEDY
"Great venue, and also the classes that they offer are really top notch. If you truly want to make it in improv and want to take a serious, no nonsense curriculum, Third Coast courses really are the best at helping you do that!"
- JB, ★★★★★ (Google Review)
Prereq.: No Experience Necessary
LEVEL 1 - THE FUNDAMENTALS
No experience is necessary to learn the foundational ideas of listening, agreement, and shared construction that make improvisation so much fun to watch and perform.
"This place has changed my life. I have made new friends and developed a self-confidence I didn't know I had. Thank you, Third Coast!"
- Level 1 Student
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Saturdays 12:00-3:00 p.m. starting May 17th
Mondays 6:30-9:30 p.m. starting May 19th
Wednesdays 6:30-9:30 p.m. starting May 21st
"I highly recommend the Level 1 Improv class to anyone, whether you want to take the full training or not."
- Jason M.
★★★★★ (Google Review)
Prereq.: Third Coast Lvl. 1
LEVEL 2 - THE SCENE
Deep dive into character work, scene mechanics, and in particular, acting. Grounded, well-acted scene work provides the context for finding, exploring, and heightening patterns.
“Taking Improv at Third Coast has been one of the most wonderful experiences of my life.”
– Level 2 Student
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Prereq.: Third Coast Lvl. 2
LEVEL 3 - SHORT FORM
Students will explore the world of short-form improv: well-defined games that provide a structure within which to improvise. Scenic, narrative, time-based, guessing, the list goes on. Short-form builds on the fundamentals learned and helps in honing specific skills. Always a crowd-pleaser, this level will include a showcase.
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Prereq.: Third Coast Lvl. 3
LEVEL 4 - ENSEMBLE
Once the basics have been introduced we’ll want to move into group play as it’s part of what makes improvisation so electric. Give and take, balance, tempo, repetition, the discovery and constant unfurling of the moment—the stuff that might very well take you out of your comfort zone (which is OK).
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Prereq.: Third Coast Lvl. 4
LEVEL 5 - LONG FORM
Long form improvisation is a series of improvised scenes that prioritizes teamwork, emotional honesty, and patience. Unlike short form improv, which employs multiple fast & funny games, long form improv often focuses on creating a series of thematically-related scenes or an improvised play. Here you will learn to weave a single suggestion into a spontaneous one-of-a-kind piece of theatre. Students will study numerous essential long form structures and techniques, creating authentic and hilarious characters and storylines.
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Prereq.: Third Coast Lvl. 5 immediately preceding, by Training Center invitation only
LEVEL 6 - PERFORMANCE
Part workshop, part performance, this class serves as the culmination of your training. Time spent in class will be spent developing and rehearsing a fully improvised show. This class features three performances in front of friends, family, and strangers.
Invites will be sent to students after week 8 of Level 5, taking into account attendance, ensemble fit, demonstrated grasp of material covered, and growth as a performer. Students must be enrolled in the Level 5 course directly preceding the Level 6 course to which they would be invited, so as to have worked with their ensemble cohort for at least two months.
“This has been one of the best – if not THE best – experiences of my life. Thank you to everyone who has made Third Coast such a welcoming, collaborative environment. I am so glad to be a part of this community, and I can’t wait to see what comes next.”
- Level 6 Student
CLASS OVERVIEW
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Unless otherwise noted all courses cost $275 total and consist of eight, three-hour classes that meet weekly.
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Tuition is non-refundable. All sales are final.
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Missing more than two classes means you may be asked to repeat the Level. Students are encouraged to attend class on another night to gain the knowledge and skills missed, but doing so is for the student’s benefit and does not excuse the absence.
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Level 1 is required unless you have recently graduated from a formal training program; if you have questions please email the training center
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Third Coast is a safe, creative, and collaborative environment; any behavior to the contrary will be dealt with immediately; if you need to make a report use our Anonymous Reporting Form here.
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Teachers are subject to change without notice.
If you have any questions please email the training center for more information.