Improv Classes
for
Kids, Tweens, and Teens

Improv for Kids

  • Firecrackers

    OPEN LEVEL • BEGINNER THROUGH INTERMEDIATE

    1st — 3rd grades

    The Firecrackers class is all about fun and creative play! Firecracker students will learn group improv games that introduce and build on the ideas of teamwork, observation, listening and creating characters with their voices and bodies. They'll explore the elements of storytelling and even create their first improv scenes together! During our Fall and Spring semesters, students show-off what they have learned in a casual, informal Share for their families.

  • Rocket Fuel

    OPEN LEVEL • BEGINNER THROUGH INTERMEDIATE

    3rd – 5th grades

    The main mission for the Rocket Fuel student is to learn improv through creative and imaginative play! Basic foundational improv techniques are introduced through simple age appropriate exercises and games. The children are constantly creating their own scenes and characters, and cooperative play and teamwork is encouraged throughout. As this age group is our most ACTIVE, we get them up and moving! During our Fall and Spring semesters, students show-off what they have learned in a casual, informal Share for their families.

Improv for Tweens

  • Jet Packs

    OPEN LEVEL • BEGINNER THROUGH INTERMEDIATE

    5th–7th Grade

    Jet Packs is a fun class that is open and welcoming to all tweens that want to learn the art of comedic improvisation! The Jet Pack students learn improv through playing various improv games and exercises that focus on skills such as agreement, teamwork, character creation, emotional work, object/environment work, confidence, and presentational skills. Improv games that can be performed in front of an audience are taught weekly throughout the session.

    Do you have a high energy 5th grader? Check out our Rocket Fuel Class! It might be a better fit for your young improviser.

  • Rocketeers

    INTERMEDIATE THROUGH ADVANCED TWEENS

    6th - 10th Grade

    Those students who have studied at Rocket Improv for some time and have established relationships within the program may become a Rocketeers class. The students continue to hone their improv skills with advanced exercises and more complex short-form style improv games. The students are also being encouraged to foster a sense of ensemble, trust, and support.

    By invite only — for more info about the Rocketeers please visit our FAQ page

Improv for Teens

  • Moonwalkers

    OPEN LEVEL • BEGINNER THROUGH INTERMEDIATE

    8th—11th Grade

    Moonwalkers learn improv through playing various improv games and exercises that focus on skills such as agreement, teamwork, character creation, emotional work, object/environment work, confidence, and presentational skills. Students are encouraged to make bold choices and actively support their classmates.

  • Advanced Moonwalkers

    INTERMEDIATE THROUGH ADVANCED

    9th—12th Grade

    Those students who have studied at Rocket Improv for some time and have established relationships within the program may go into the Advanced Moonwalkers class. The intermediate to advanced level students continue to hone their improv skills with advanced exercises and more complex short-form style improv games. The students are also encouraged to foster a sense of ensemble, trust, and support.

    By invite only.

  • Blast Off for Teens

    ADVANCED

    Improv Troupe program for advanced teen Rocket Improv students.

    Long-time Rocket Improv students who have developed a sense of ensemble through their time together and wish to continue their training may become their own improv troupe through the Blast Off for Teens program. As a Blast Off for Teens performance ensemble, they create their own identity and have a say in the direction of their own improv training.

    By invite only.

  • Acting Elective • Meisner for Teens

    OPEN LEVEL • BEGINNER TO ADVANCED

    For Teens • Fall and Spring semesters only

    The Meisner class is open to students of all experience levels! For those with more experience, this process-based class helps teen actors, dancers, singers, musical theatre performers, and/or improvisers bring more authenticity to their performances. This class is also open to beginners who have a desire to learn how to act for either the stage or screen. Wherever your young actor is on their performance journey, the Meisner Class for Teens will help take them to the next level.

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    More information about the Sanford Meisner Technique

GIVE A PENNY, TAKE A PENNY.

Our pay-what-you-can program for families.

WE HAVE FUNDS SET ASIDE FOR FAMILIES THAT ARE UNABLE TO PAY IN FULL FOR ANY REASON. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CLICK HERE.

Registration for SPRING 2024 is OPEN

Spring classes start the 2nd week of April and run through to the end of May or beginning of June


SPRING CLASSES

Firecrackers

Fridays 4:15 - 5:00pm

Rocket Fuel

Tuesdays 4:15 - 5:15 pm

Wednesdays 4:15 - 5:15pm


Jet Packs

Mondays 4:15 - 5:15pm

Thursdays 4:15 - 5:15pm

Rocketeers•invite only

Wednesdays 5:30 - 7:00pm



Moonwalkers

Tuesdays 5:30 - 7:00pm

Blast off for Teens•invite only

Mondays 5:30 - 7:00pm

Thursdays 5:30 - 7:00pm

Meisner for Teens

Mondays 7:15 - 8:45pm


Location:

The upstairs room

at the Episcopal Church of St. Andrew

160 W. South Orange St.

South Orange, NJ 07079

We’ll meet on Zoom in the event of inclement weather.

Click the button to register for spring classes!

Give a Penny, Take a Penny

Our pay-what-you-can program for families.

For more Information please CLICK HERE.