18+ • 8 Weeks
Move beyond isolated jokes and learn to sustain high-IQ long-form improv with Improv 202: Finding Game in Ann Arbor. This eight-week course focuses on spotting the first unusual moment and turning it into a reproducible comic pattern.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8 weeks (2.5 hours per session)
Fitness Level
No physical fitness required; expect mental stamina, late-evening focus, and the ability to sit or move lightly for 2–3 hour rehearsals.
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History
Long-form improv techniques were refined by theater collectives in the mid-20th century; this course adapts those methods for contemporary long-form practice in Ann Arbor.
Conservation
Choose public transit or ride-shares to reduce event parking impact and bring reusable water bottles to minimize single-use plastic at the venue.
18+ • 8 Weeks
Arrive warmed up
Do a brief vocal and physical warm-up before class to make offers and responses clearer from the first exercise.
Bring a notebook
Jot game shapes, rules, and second-beat ideas after exercises so you can track patterns across weeks.
Prioritize consistent attendance
Missing sessions disrupts ensemble continuity; aim to attend every week to benefit from cumulative drills.
Watch pro shows
Use the $80 in mainstage tickets included with the term to study pacing and long-form templates you can emulate.
Notebook and pen
Capture game rules, second beats, and instructor notes after every class.
Comfortable, flexible clothing
Allows free movement during warm-ups and scene work without distraction.
Water bottle
Keeps your voice clear and energy steady through long practice sessions.
Clean, quiet-soled shoes
Helps you move confidently on small black-box stages without making distracting noise.