improv in schools, After School, and More!

the power of improv creates an engaging and supportive environment where students can build confidence, creativity, and communication skills

Our programs are designed to help students think on their feet, collaborate effectively, and embrace mistakes as part of the learning process. Through fun, interactive exercises, we encourage students to step outside their comfort zones, enhance their social-emotional learning, and develop valuable life skills. Whether it’s fostering teamwork, improving public speaking, or simply encouraging more play in the classroom, our improv programs provide students with tools that extend far beyond the stage.

After School Classes at Mockingbird

Now open for enrollment!

We offer financial assistance to increase access to our programs for all families! See our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion page for more details.

Schools we have worked with:

  • High Tech High

  • High Tech Middle

  • Longfellow Elementary

  • Washington Elementary

  • Dewey Elementary

  • Christ Church Day School

  • Treehouse Academy

Our Instructors

Aside from being uber-talented, our instructors are responsible, fun, and experienced at creating a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment for all students.

All Mockingbird Improv youth program instructors complete background checks and are required to follow Mockingbird Improv’s youth safety policies and applicable California youth protection requirements.

Aidan Ghosh has been doing improv since 2011 and loves sharing that joy with young performers. He has taught improv to kids and teens through ComedySportz, Temple Solel after school programs, and La Jolla Playhouse. Aidan currently works as a substitute teacher through Scoot Education. His teaching background also includes working as a science teacher with Stem&More in Los Angeles, coaching fencing with Team Touché Fencing Center, and years of teaching English through theater and games in Spain and Italy. He currently performs with Mockingbird Improv and is thrilled to be a part of camp this summer.

Laurence Francis is a San Diego based comedian who took his first improv class in 2022, and hasn't looked back since. After completing a Bachelor's in Music Education, he helped multiple middle school football and basketball teams get to district championship games in Fort Collins, Colorado. He is now beyond excited to combine his experience of developing confidence and creativity in young people with his passion for improv. Laurence keeps himself busy by regularly performing sketch, stand-up, and improv comedy around San Diego.

Josh Rowland is a longtime improv teacher and performer known for his energetic, playful, and supportive approach. He is a graduate of the training programs at Finest City Improv, National Comedy Theatre, and the Magnet Theater in New York City. Josh brings experience working with youth as a U13 soccer coach as well as teaching pre-school and volunteer work with school programs serving children in under-resourced communities. He brings an active, encouraging approach to his improv classes, keeping students moving, engaged, and having fun while building confidence, creativity, teamwork, and listening skills. Josh believes students learn best when they feel safe, supported, and genuinely cared for. He works intentionally to create a welcoming environment where students can take creative risks, make mistakes, and be themselves.

Looking for a program you don’t see offered?

Fill out the interest list below! If we get enough requests for a certain age group or offering we will investigate launching additional programs. Hope to see you soon!

Summer camp registration will open early 2027! Learn about the MAAC collaborative Summer Camp and submit the above interest form to stay in the loop.