In level 5, students are exposed to a wide range of formats and styles. This course helps students discover what styles of play fit them best by rotating through a menu of different formats. In studying different formats, you begin to learn what structures create the kind of comedy you want to make, so you can find like minded improvisers and play with new and established troupes on the ColdTowne stage, outside of a class showcase. Gain the skills to become an improv MVP by registering for level 5 now!
Prerequisite: Level 4 at ColdTowne Conservatory
AMY KNOP (she/her) is an experienced teacher and prolific performer, producer, and director of improv at ColdTowne since 2016 -- including as B. Iden Payne-nominated director of "My Own Worst Enemy", "It's Britney, Bitch", and producer of sold-out runs of "Angola," "Old Love," "The Rose," and more. She has toured with Prayer Circle Comedy (Denver Improv Fest, Dallas Comedy Festival, Big Little Comedy Fest), performed in multiple ColdTowne mainstages, co-captains Fallout's Saturday night house team, and been managing director of Austin Sketch Fest since 2019. She is a graduate of ColdTowne Conservatory and Advanced Studies programs and performs every Friday with "Austin Chronicle Best Of" nominees "A Very Special Episode." She loves welcoming new performers and showrunners into the Austin improv community!
This course is 8 classes plus two showcase performances. Classes take place on Monday evenings from 6-8pm and run from 7/7- 8/25.