FAQ: Can I bring a guest/friend/cousin/step-kid to class?
We work hard at Merlin Works to create a safe environment for our students. Part of that is creating a bond among the students in class. We find that visitors and observers can disrupt that…
FAQ: What should I bring to improv class?
It’s a good idea to wear comfortable clothing that you can move around in and to bring a bottle of water if you like. Some students like to bring a notebook and pen to take…
FAQ: What improv books do you recommend?
Improv Theory Impro: Improvisation and the Theatre by Keith Johnstone Free Play by Stephen Nachmanovitch Truth in Comedy: The Manual of Improvisation by Charna Halpern, Del Close & Kim “Howard” Johnson Les McGehee Plays…
FAQ: Is there recommended reading for improv class?
There is recommended reading. We recommend Impro: Improvisation and the Theatre by Keith Johnstone for Beginners and Acting on Impulse: The Art of Making Improv Theater by Carol Hazenfield for Advanced Improvisers.
FAQ: If I’m a student, when do I get to be onstage and perform improv?
There are lots of opportunities for you to get on stage at the Merlin Works Institute for Improvisation. Students that are enrolled in Improv Classes at Merlin Works are invited to perform in The Derby,…
FAQ: I would love to take an improv class but I am broke. Any internships?
If you want to set up a payment plan for class, that works for us! Just email us at classes@merlin-works.com and let us know a payment schedule that works for you. If you’d like to take a…
FAQ: Can I miss a class?
Sure. Everyone misses a class every once in a while. But we recommend missing no more than 3 classes in a session. If you miss more than 3 classes in a session, we encourage you…