Advanced Training Program

Mockingbird Improv’s Advanced Training Program (ATP) is for graduates of our Improv Essentials core training series or other experienced community members looking to advance their improv skills. Class meets once a week on an ongoing basis and is tailored to the needs of the class. Our expert instructors work with our students to identify areas to strengthen and craft the class to address those needs. Goals are set at the start of each enrollment period (approximately every eight weeks) and the curriculum is designed to work towards those goals. Students receive a lot of individual feedback and are supported in working on their specific goals as improvisers.

Next Tryout: Wednesday 5/1 @ 6PM
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Tryouts are every two months. Next dates: June 26th

Class schedule: Class meets every week on Wednesdays 7:00 - 9:00 PM in our Liberty Station location.

Membership is $85 a month. Billing is automatic and can be cancelled at any time. No minimum enrollment period.

Eligibility: Students are expected to have completed or be on track to complete Mockingbird Improv's level 5 class or equivalent training.

Performance opportunities: Students will have regular performance opportunities, at least every other month on Thursday evenings.

Other program features: Students can attend all Mockingbird Improv shows for free. Students also receive discounts on electives and workshops.

Entry to the class is based on a Tryout Day. Tryouts are approximately every two months (see upcoming date below) and are used to ensure students have adequately grasped the concepts taught in the Improv Essentials core training program.

Students are encouraged to repeat any classes in the Improv Essentials program to further build their skill before entering the Advanced Training Program!

To inquire about eligibility, placement, or anything else pertaining to class, contact our Education Director at jackie@mockingbirdimprov.org

About the Instructors:

The class is led by one primary instructor from among the theater’s most experienced teachers. In order for students to learn from a variety of voices the class has a rotation of primary instructors that changes a few times a year as well as frequent guest teachers that come in for a class or two.

Currently there are two groups of Advanced Training Program students led by Mae and Jazz. Learn more about the instructors.