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Try something different on a Tuesday night: a six-week beginner improv series led by Ariel Rak at 5501 Jefferson Ave in Midland. Learn practical listening, spontaneity, and confidence in a friendly, low-pressure group setting.
Try something different on a Tuesday night: a six-week beginner improv series led by Ariel Rak at 5501 Jefferson Ave in Midland. Learn practical listening, spontaneity, and confidence in a friendly, low-pressure group setting.
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Level 1 - Foundations at 5501 Jefferson Ave in Midland, Michigan, is a six-week introductory improv course that treats improvisation like a team sport. Led by coach Ariel Rak, who trained and performed with Magnet Theater in New York, studied at the N.J. School of Dramatic Arts, and played with ComedySportz before relocating to Midland, this class offers playful, structured exercises designed to make beginners comfortable making choices onstage. Sessions run Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. across Feb 17, 24 and March 3, 10, 17, 24, and the format moves quickly from warmups to partner games to short-form scenes that build listening, trust, and creative risk-taking. The room at 5501 Jefferson Ave feels intentionally practical: open floor, chairs pushed back, and an emphasis on physical connection over flashy production. Key features of the experience include ensemble games that train you to accept offers, simple status work, and exercises that sharpen spontaneity and narrative instincts. The class highlights improvisation’s cognitive benefits—faster thinking, flexible problem solving, and improved social connection—while remaining playful and low-pressure. No previous experience is required; adults 18 and up are welcome. Midland’s community arts ecosystem supports projects like this class with a quiet but steady enthusiasm. For visitors, the course is an unusual way to engage with local life: instead of a passive tour, you become part of a short-term creative collective. Geographically this is an inland, small-city setting rather than a performance hub, so classes often draw a mix of newcomers, commuters, and local creatives seeking growth or weekly connection. Why book this when you’re visiting? Level 1 is a compact, affordable way to try a new social skill, meet people quickly, and bring home techniques usable in presentations, teaching, and leadership. Unique to this offering is Ariel Rak’s background in both short- and long-form improv and competitive team play, which balances theatrical exercises with game-based play that feels immediate and joyful. Practicalities: bring flat-soled shoes, a water bottle, and a willingness to try mistakes out loud. The course fee listed in the description covers the series; check the referral booking link for current availability. Whether you’re looking to loosen up, sharpen communication, or simply have a weekday night that feels different, Level 1 - Foundations is a small-group, high-return experience that expands how you engage with strangers, stories, and everyday surprises. Classes meet at 5501 Jefferson Ave in Midland; sessions are open to adults 18 and older, and group sizes vary. Expect supportive coaching, laughter, and exercises you can translate to work or parenting. Bring a notebook if you want to jot ideas between scenes. Reserve a spot through the referral link; spaces fill predictably for evening classes, so book early to secure your dates.
easy.
1.5 hours.
Low physical demands; be comfortable standing, moving, and speaking for 90 minutes.
No. This Level 1 class is designed for beginners and for people returning to improv after time away.
Participants must be 18 years or older.
Classes meet at 5501 Jefferson Ave, Midland, MI 48640, USA.
Each class runs 1.5 hours, typically 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Reserve a place via the referral booking link provided in the listing; availability is updated there.
Accessibility information is not listed; contact the organizer directly through the booking link to discuss accommodations.
Midland supports a steady community arts scene that prioritizes local classes and grassroots performance projects, making it an approachable place for learning new skills.
Keep the venue tidy, limit single-use plastics, and use local transit or carpooling to reduce parking pressure and emissions for evening classes.
Creative 360 is a community-centered arts organization based in Midland, Michigan, offering a broad calendar of performances, classes, workshops, and volunteer opportunities. Dedicated to accessible arts education, Creative 360 runs inclusive semesters such as Artshop Clay and Artshop Painting Explorations that welcome participants of all ages and abilities, including those with disabilities. Small class sizes—typically limited to eight students for specialized hands-on art sessions—ensure personalized attention and skill development. Creative 360 presents recurring public performances including the free Sound Community Music Series held every second Wednesday, featuring classical and jazz artists like Trio Rubaton and electro-acoustic sets. The venue hosts visiting artists and special concerts such as the June performance by Michigan native Sarah Bomber. Seasonal programming includes a Summer Theatre Intensive for ages 11–17 where students audition, rehearse, and perform under a professional director, and short-term workshops like Sewing for Everyone focused on upcycling and practical skills. Community engagement is central to Creative 360’s mission: the organization operates volunteer programs that allow community members to support events and enjoy performances, and coordinates special events such as the inaugural Holiday Art Fair during Midland’s Holiday Arts Weekend. Additional offerings like Tai Chi 360 provide wellness-focused movement classes suitable for all levels. Creative 360 partners with local artists and instructors to maintain a varied, community-rooted schedule of arts experiences in Midland.
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