Intro to Improv

This class is limited to 16 students.

First time taking an improv class? You’re in the right place.

This class will introduce new improvisers to the value of saying “Yes, and” to every idea (especially their own) to become joyful, fearless, and bold performers. Through games and exercises this class will teach students to react emotionally and honestly, to trust your gut, to support scene partners and embrace taking risks. These skills are essential to successful improvisation! Whether you want to be a performer or try out a class to meet new people, this class is bound to boost your confidence and creativity in a safe and supportive environment.

This class culminates in a performance for the public.

7-Week Class: Wednesdays, 7:00 - 10:00 PM, January 8th - February 19th

• Note: Class may end between 9:30 - 10:00 PM depending on the number of enrollments.

Where: The BCC Pig Pen (144 Boerum Street)

Class Show: Friday, February 21st. 2025 @ 7:00 PM, at Eris Deep Space (167 Graham Ave)

Teacher: Taylor Gonzalez

Testimonials:

Best class ever. Taylor is the best teacher I could have asked for! King!

No judgement, constant support, friendly and light hearted environment

I really appreciated how seriously Taylor took the role of “teacher”. As an educator myself, his skills are very impressive. He was very professional yet provided an amazingly open and safe space for all of us. His feedback was also excellent and timely and it really helped. He focused on the individual and he really listened to us. every class, I learned an incredible amount. I can’t rate Taylor highly enough. A top top dude.

Taylor was such a great teacher! I feel like he created a really comfortable environment to make sure we were able to all try things out, while still giving feedback that was encouraging and constructive!

Bio:

Taylor Gonzalez has been producing and performing multimedia comedy for over a decade. He is one of the creators and now editor-in-chief of POC satire site FLEXX Magazine and is the Rican half of the duo Havana Club Y Bacardí. He is one of the founding members of the Diverse As Fuck Comedy Festival, Lo-Fi NYC, and youarenotalone, a Latine-themed horror-lit zine. Over the years, he's created and produced many influential comedy shows such as deadass and the Character Clash and has studied extensively at the UCB and PIT. He has been teaching improv since 2012 and specializes in playing to the top of your intelligence, gift-giving, and object work.

If this class is sold out, sign-up for the wait list here.