iMP teaches classes for all ages at various locations on the Vineyard. Using their “no mistakes only gifts” philosophy all students find their inner sense of play and create fun theater for themselves and the audience. Each session ends with a show where student IMPs then perform for invited guests and/or the general public. IMP is also available to teach private classes and sessions to individuals and organizations.

CLASSES

Performance Improv

High School Students
Edgartown School

Thursdays 5:00 - 7:00

This class is designed for students who have had acting and/or improv training and wish to further their skills. Learning how to draw on their improv strengths and working on their challenges, students learn more complicated improvs and the importance of ensemble. Students are given the chance to show off their skills by performing with the IMPers in the end of the session performance.

Essential Improv
grades 6-8
Edgartown School
Wednesdays 4:45 - 6:30                               

This class teaches the students how to create comedy improv scenes like the ones used by the IMPers and WIMP. Students learn how to draw on their improv strengths and work on their challenges to become a well rounded improviser. Students are given the chance to show off their short form improv skills in an end of the session performance.

Basic Improv

grades 3-6
Edgartown School

Thursdays 3:30 -5:00

This class is spent in a supportive, relaxed environment playing improv games and exercises which promote teamwork and acting skills, Students are applauded (literally) for their unique creative choices. Each session ends with a performance of improvs and sketches for family and friends.

PRIVATE COACHING

scheduled by client

Need to get ready for a big audition or want to work on a specific challenge?  Let one of our teachers work with you one on one to help you reach your goals. 

Class placement at the discretion of director

                                     Minimum enrollment required

                                                           Audition required for troupes