Level 1
Jun
2
to Jun 5

Level 1

Level 1 is designed to teach the basics of improv theory in relation to short form improv and what we do at Dad’s Garage. It is the foundation for the entire class system. Ideas will be presented in this class that students will use as building blocks throughout their improv careers.

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Stand Up Comedy
Jun
2

Stand Up Comedy

Students will learn how to generate their own material that they will use to build their own jokes and act. By using the principles of improv students will also learn how to “yes and” their own ideas, find the humor within themselves and their experiences and how to connect with an audience. In addition to the class students will meet for write groups to continue the work on the skills introduced in class.

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Level 2
Jun
2
to Jun 5

Level 2

Level 2 takes the skills you learned in level 1 and applies them to a broader understanding of narrative scene-based improvisation. In this class you will create characters and explore relationships, along with an understanding of the basic narrative structures that apply to improvised theatre.

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Level 3
Jun
3
to Jun 5

Level 3

Level 3 further explores short form with a focus on narrative techniques and expanding the skills you learned in level 2. You will learn to see a scene through to its full potential and dig deeper into the details that make a scene special.

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Level 5
Jun
3

Level 5

Our 5th level of improv training is designed to bring all of the work done in the previous levels together. There is an emphasis on long form improv. In addition this level will further hone your performance skills on stage. This level wraps up with a showcase for an audience.

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Level 4
Jun
4

Level 4

Our 4th level of improv training is designed to bring all of the work done in the previous levels together. There is an emphasis on more advanced games and narrative techniques. In addition this level will further hone your performance skills on stage. This level wraps up with a showcase for an audience.

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Joe Bill Workshops
Mar
30
to Mar 31

Joe Bill Workshops

Joe Bill is widely regarded as one of the best teachers of Scenic, Longform, Duo Improvisation, and Improvised Storytelling in North America today. He is one of the founding members of Annoyance Theater Chicago where, for 12 years, he performed in and/or directed more than 60 different shows

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Stand Up Comedy
Mar
17

Stand Up Comedy

Students will learn how to generate their own material that they will use to build their own jokes and act. By using the principles of improv students will also learn how to “yes and” their own ideas, find the humor within themselves and their experiences and how to connect with an audience. In addition to the class students will meet for write groups to continue the work on the skills introduced in class.

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Level 5
Mar
17

Level 5

Our 5th level of improv training is designed to bring all of the work done in the previous levels together. There is an emphasis on long form improv. In addition this level will further hone your performance skills on stage. This level wraps up with a showcase for an audience.

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Level 1
Mar
17

Level 1

Level 1 is designed to teach the basics of improv theory in relation to short form improv and what we do at Dad’s Garage. It is the foundation for the entire class system. Ideas will be presented in this class that students will use as building blocks throughout their improv careers.

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Level 2
Mar
17

Level 2

Level 2 takes the skills you learned in level 1 and applies them to a broader understanding of narrative scene-based improvisation. In this class you will create characters and explore relationships, along with an understanding of the basic narrative structures that apply to improvised theatre.

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Level 3
Mar
17

Level 3

Level 3 further explores short form with a focus on narrative techniques and expanding the skills you learned in level 2. You will learn to see a scene through to its full potential and dig deeper into the details that make a scene special.

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Level 4
Mar
17

Level 4

Our 4th level of improv training is designed to bring all of the work done in the previous levels together. There is an emphasis on more advanced games and narrative techniques. In addition this level will further hone your performance skills on stage. This level wraps up with a showcase for an audience.

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The Dad's Garage Valentine's Day Special Workshop - February 10th 4-6 PM
Feb
10

The Dad's Garage Valentine's Day Special Workshop - February 10th 4-6 PM

This Valentine's Day, give your partner/BFF/crush a gift that's better than chocolate, flowers, or those wallet-torching gemstones. Give them the gift of teamwork! This active & fun workshop uses improv exercises, games and the Yes, And principle to give you skills to connect, communicate and collaborate with your partner better than ever!

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Level 4
Jan
15
to Jan 17

Level 4

Our 4th level of improv training is designed to bring all of the work done in the previous levels together. There is an emphasis on more advanced games and narrative techniques. In addition this level will further hone your performance skills on stage. This level wraps up with a showcase for an audience.

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Level 3
Jan
15
to Jan 17

Level 3

Level 3 further explores short form with a focus on narrative techniques and expanding the skills you learned in level 2. You will learn to see a scene through to its full potential and dig deeper into the details that make a scene special.

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Level 2
Jan
14
to Jan 16

Level 2

Level 2 takes the skills you learned in level 1 and applies them to a broader understanding of narrative scene-based improvisation. In this class you will create characters and explore relationships, along with an understanding of the basic narrative structures that apply to improvised theatre.

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Level 1
Jan
14
to Jan 17

Level 1

Level 1 is designed to teach the basics of improv theory in relation to short form improv and what we do at Dad’s Garage. It is the foundation for the entire class system. Ideas will be presented in this class that students will use as building blocks throughout their improv careers.

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Level 5
Jan
14
to Jan 17

Level 5

Our 5th level of improv training is designed to bring all of the work done in the previous levels together. There is an emphasis on long form improv. In addition this level will further hone your performance skills on stage. This level wraps up with a showcase for an audience.

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Stand Up Comedy
Jan
14

Stand Up Comedy

Students will learn how to generate their own material that they will use to build their own jokes and act. By using the principles of improv students will also learn how to “yes and” their own ideas, find the humor within themselves and their experiences and how to connect with an audience. In addition to the class students will meet for write groups to continue the work on the skills introduced in class.

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Freestyle Rap For Improvisers
Dec
19

Freestyle Rap For Improvisers

Attendees will learn to access a larger array of rhymes, how to more effectively target those rhymes, stay in rhythm, & use their improved rap skills to enhance scenes and improv games. We'll work on the two primary approaches to freestyle rap and when to use each one. From rapping in gibberish, to breaking down "targeting rhyming", to telling a story in rap, to roasting a topic, this will be fun and challenging. The skills we work on translate to all musical improv, problem solving, public speaking, & comedy. Whether your background is improv, hip-hop, or cartography, this class is for you.

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Rich Talarico Workshops
Dec
2
to Dec 3

Rich Talarico Workshops

Rich Talarico is a Peabody® Award winner who boasts four Emmy® nominations, as well as four Writers Guild Award noms. Rich is a distinguished writer/producer known for his significant contributions to Key & Peele. Rich wrote K&P favorites Substitute Teacher, Racist Zombies, Karim and Jahar, Hatz, Teaching Center, Obama Greets, Black Ice and many more. Rich wrote and produced on some of the biggest comedy shows in late-night; MADtv, The Tonight Show w. Jay Leno, Saturday Night Live, and the critically acclaimed, Review. Rich is an alum of Chicago's Second City and has appeared in featured roles on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, MADtv, the feature film High Fidelity and A&W Root Beer's classic TV ad, "Mr. Dumass.” Talarico’s extensive experience in the comedy industry has made him a sought-after teacher, writer and consultant. — more at richtalarico.com

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Level 2
Oct
23
to Oct 25

Level 2

Level 2 takes the skills you learned in level 1 and applies them to a broader understanding of narrative scene-based improvisation. In this class you will create characters and explore relationships, along with an understanding of the basic narrative structures that apply to improvised theatre.

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Level 3
Oct
23
to Oct 25

Level 3

Level 3 further explores short form with a focus on narrative techniques and expanding the skills you learned in level 2. You will learn to see a scene through to its full potential and dig deeper into the details that make a scene special.

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Level 4
Oct
22

Level 4

Our 4th level of improv training is designed to bring all of the work done in the previous levels together. There is an emphasis on more advanced games and narrative techniques. In addition this level will further hone your performance skills on stage. This level wraps up with a showcase for an audience.

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Level 5
Oct
22

Level 5

Our 5th level of improv training is designed to bring all of the work done in the previous levels together. There is an emphasis on long form improv. In addition this level will further hone your performance skills on stage. This level wraps up with a showcase for an audience.

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Level 1
Oct
22
to Oct 25

Level 1

Level 1 is designed to teach the basics of improv theory in relation to short form improv and what we do at Dad’s Garage. It is the foundation for the entire class system. Ideas will be presented in this class that students will use as building blocks throughout their improv careers.

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Stand Up Comedy
Oct
22

Stand Up Comedy

Students will learn how to generate their own material that they will use to build their own jokes and act. By using the principles of improv students will also learn how to “yes and” their own ideas, find the humor within themselves and their experiences and how to connect with an audience. In addition to the class students will meet for write groups to continue the work on the skills introduced in class.

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Level 5
Aug
16

Level 5

Our 5th level of improv training is designed to bring all of the work done in the previous levels together. There is an emphasis on long form improv. In addition this level will further hone your performance skills on stage. This level wraps up with a showcase for an audience.

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Level 4
Aug
15

Level 4

Our 4th level of improv training is designed to bring all of the work done in the previous levels together. There is an emphasis on more advanced games and narrative techniques. In addition this level will further hone your performance skills on stage. This level wraps up with a showcase for an audience.

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Level 2
Aug
14
to Aug 16

Level 2

Level 2 takes the skills you learned in level 1 and applies them to a broader understanding of narrative scene-based improvisation. In this class you will create characters and explore relationships, along with an understanding of the basic narrative structures that apply to improvised theatre.

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Level 3
Aug
13
to Aug 15

Level 3

Level 3 further explores short form with a focus on narrative techniques and expanding the skills you learned in level 2. You will learn to see a scene through to its full potential and dig deeper into the details that make a scene special.

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