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CSz Classes are a fun, supportive way to learn improvisational thinking, gain self-confidence, develop business soft-skills and meet people.
A complete training series is available for adults as well as high school students.
CHANGE YOUR LIFE. SERIOUSLY.
CLASSES AT EVERY LEVEL
LEVEL 1
INTRO TO IMPROVISATION
Fall Classes Begin the Week of September 7!
This 8-week introductory class focuses on learning the basic skills of improvisation: team-building, trust, status, active listening, and agreement. Whether you want to become a performer or just become a more effective communicator, listener, and leader, this course is for you.
CSz Level 1 improv classes start four times a year - Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. These classes are the gateway for adults to all things ComedySportz®.
Note - You must be out of High School to attend CSz Adult Improv classes. If you are a current student, contact us about our High School League!
Class Dates:
Wednesdays, September 9 - October 28
Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm
Fee: $265
Location: San Jose Comedy Theater
5440 Thornwood Dr Unit D
San Jose, CA 95130
LEVEL 3B
CSz STYLE AND GAMES
Prerequisite: completion of Level 2
In this fast-paced 10-week class, you'll learn how to apply all your improv skills to the ComedySportz style. You’ll be exposed to some of our most popular games. Learn how they work, what makes them better, and how to add your own personality to the mix. During the last week, students will perform a competitive ComedySportz style match in the Student Showcase for an invited audience of family and friends!
Date:
Thursdays, September 17 - November 19
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Fee: $265
Location: San Jose Comedy Theater
5440 Thornwood Dr. Unit D
San Jose, CA
LEVEL 2
FOUNDATIONS IN SCENEWORK
Prerequisite: completion of Level 1
This 10-week class focuses on the who, what, and where of improvisation. We will work on base scene work, getting to the point, building relationships, and stage work. The skills learned in this class will transfer to almost any improv experience and will strengthen all the soft-skill development from Level 1. During the last week, students will perform in a Student Showcase for an invited audience of family and friends!
Class Dates:
Choose Either:
Mondays, September 14- November 16
or
Wednesdays, September 9 - November 11
Time: 7:30 PM-9:30 PM
Fee: $265
Location: San Jose Comedy Theater
5440 Thornwood Dr. Unit D
San Jose, CA
LONG FORM INTENSIVE
THE SLACKER
Prerequisite: Completion of Level 3A
Slacker is a long form structure that uses specific edits to explore a rich world of characters. Students will focus on exploring characters more deeply, building strong relationships, and discovering new ways to make connections. During the final session, the class will perform a long form improv show on the ComedySportz field for an invited audience of family and friends!
Maximum 10 students
Dates:
Tuesdays, October 20 - November 10
Time: 5:15 PM-7:15 PM
Performance - Saturday, November 14 - 4PM
Fee: $160
Location: San Jose Comedy Theater
5440 Thornwood Dr. Unit D
San Jose, CA
REC LEAGUE
Prerequisite: completion of Level 3B and instructor referral
Rec League is focused primarily on developing a sound understanding of the various ComedySportz games, styles, and formats. The Rec League will consist of 9 weeks of instruction followed by a show for friends and family on the final scheduled session for the season. All shows are complimentary for friends and family to encourage attendance. Players not performing are expected to attend shows. Please remember to order your uniform when registering for this class for the first time. Maximum 12 students
Dates:
Sundays, September 20 - November 22
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Fee: $265
Location: San Jose Comedy Theater
5440 Thornwood Dr. Unit D
San Jose, CA
LEVEL 3A
Intro to Long Form Improv
Prerequisite: completion of Level 2
This 10-week class exposes students to the nuts and bolts of long form improvisation. Learn to create and sustain more nuanced and meaningful scenes from fewer audience suggestions. Each week you will explore different techniques for initiating the next scene in the story such as establishing secondary characters, edits and wipes, pursuing objectives, and finding patterns. During the final session, the class will perform a long form improv show on the ComedySportz field for an invited audience of family and friends!
Prerequisite: Level 2B
Dates:
Thursdays, September 10 - November 5
Performance - Saturday November 14 - 4PM
Time: 7:30 PM-9:30 PM
Fee: $265
Location: San Jose Comedy Theater
5440 Thornwood Dr. Unit D
San Jose, CA
HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE
HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE
Join dozens of schools already battling the boredom of daily school activities and other lame on-campus clubs. For over 30 years, The Northern California ComedySportz High School League has empowered students to learn about leadership, teamwork, and theater in a fun and exciting way. The league provides an extra-curricular program for students to practice improv, take workshops led by professional improvisers, and perform with teams from other schools all year long. Plus, all ComedySportz High School League teams keep 100% of the profits made through ticket sales, promotional materials, etc. making the ComedySportz High School League Program an exceptional way to raise funds. ComedySportz is one of the few programs that can pay for itself year after year.