OPEN LEVEL • BEGINNER THROUGH INTERMEDIATE

1st — 3rd grades

Firecrackers is a joyful introduction to improv that blends creative play with real skill-building. In a small-group setting, students learn improv through guided games that build teamwork, listening, focus, and confident use of their voices and bodies. They’ll also begin exploring storytelling and creating their first scenes together. Fall and Spring semesters culminate in a low-pressure, informal Share for families.

OPEN LEVEL • BEGINNER THROUGH INTERMEDIATE

3rd – 5th grades

Rocket Fuel builds on the basics of improv through creative, imaginative play in a small-group setting. Students are introduced to foundational improv skills through age-appropriate games and guided exercises, while constantly creating their own scenes and characters. Cooperative play, teamwork, and confident participation are encouraged throughout—and because this is our most active age group, we keep kids moving.
Fall and Spring semesters culminate in a low-pressure, informal Share for families.

OPEN LEVEL • BEGINNER THROUGH INTERMEDIATE

8th—10th Grade

Moonwalkers is designed for teens who are preparing to step into bigger social, academic, and leadership settings — and want to feel more confident speaking up, thinking on their feet, and working with others.

Through structured improv games and exercises, students practice skills such as collaboration, clear communication, emotional awareness, and presentational confidence. They learn how to make decisions quickly, support a group, and stay grounded even when they’re unsure what comes next.

This class challenges teens to sharpen how they communicate — not just what they say, but how they listen, collaborate, and respond in real time. It’s a great fit for students who want to become more articulate, adaptable, and confident in high-stakes situations.

OPEN LEVEL • BEGINNER THROUGH INTERMEDIATE

9th—12th Grade

The Writer’s Room is a smart, creative class for teens who enjoy thinking deeply, noticing patterns, and developing a strong point of view — whether they’re already outspoken or still finding their voice.

Students learn the fundamentals of comedy writing through hands-on exercises in idea generation, joke structure, sketch writing, and comedic voice. They explore formats like sketch, stand-up, and late night while building skills in collaboration, clarity, and articulating ideas with confidence.

The class is taught by Ethan T. Berlin, an Emmy Award–nominated television comedy writer whose credits include Billy On the Street, Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell, and IFC’s Bunk. Ethan also teaches comedy writing at the graduate level and brings real-world industry experience into every class, giving students a rare look at how professional comedy is actually made.

INVITE-ONLY ADVANCED PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE

Improv Troupe program for advanced teen Rocket Improv students.

Blast Off for Teens is an invitation-only performance ensemble for long-time Rocket Improv students who have developed a strong sense of trust, ensemble, and shared creative language through their work together.

Students in this program function as an improv troupe, taking greater ownership of their training and artistic direction. With guidance from an experienced instructor, they collaborate on shaping their focus, refining their performance skills, and developing a group identity.

Blast Off for Teens is intended for students who are ready to commit to ongoing training, contribute actively to an ensemble, and engage in a more self-directed, performance-oriented improv experience.

By invite only.