FAQ: What kind of improv do you teach?
There are kinds of improv? Yes there are. Although I have studied with over 40 different improv teachers and enjoy all kinds of improvisation, I teach a style of improv called TheatreSports, created by Keith…
There are kinds of improv? Yes there are. Although I have studied with over 40 different improv teachers and enjoy all kinds of improvisation, I teach a style of improv called TheatreSports, created by Keith…
The Merlin Works Institute for Improvisation is different because of the style of improv that we teach and the fact that we have some of the most experienced teachers in Austin. Merlin Works professionalism is…
It’s perfectly normal to be nervous about taking an improv class. It can be a scary thing. A little bit of nervousness can be a good sign that you are stretching yourself and trying something…
No. Comedy is not the focus of our program, it’s just what happens when people let down their guard and act authentically in the moment.
We always strongly recommend that students start at Improv 101. Besides being a ton of fun, it gets to the heart of being playful and in the moment, something none of us ever master. And the differences in our improv…
No. Part of our philosophy is that anyone can improvise, even if you have no theatre experience or aren’t “that kind of person.” We recommend everyone start with an Improvisation 101 class, even if you…
No. Everyone in the workshop is encouraged to participate as fully as possible, but no one is pushed to do anything they don’t want to.