IMPROV COMEDY
Quick thinking, big laughs, bold choices…
Find your people at Art Camp 504's newest Teen Club, Improv Comedy!
Whether you are a natural jokester or just curious about trying something new, this class is designed to help students build confidence, sharpen their wit, and find their unique comedic voice—no experience required! Through engaging exercises and acting games, students will learn the essentials of comedic timing, improvisation, and stage presence—all while having an absolute blast! By the end of the course, you'll leave with a solid grasp of comedy fundamentals and the confidence to apply humor in any creative field. The semester culminates in a final performance at Big Couch Nola on Dec 9!
ADDRESS: Big Couch Nola, 1045 Desire St, New Orleans LA
DATES: Sept 23 - Dec 9, No Class Nov 25
TIME: Tuesdays, 5:15 - 6:45pm
AGES: 12 - 15
REGISTER HERE
OUR PARTNER THEATER: BIG COUCH NOLA
All classes are held in the theater at Big Couch Nola, a community theater and creative incubator offering year round comedy shows, film screenings, workshops and more.
BIG COUCH MISSION: We build on the inspiration & limitlessness of improv comedy to support, facilitate, & establish a nurturing & collaborative foundation for any type of creative endeavor – standup & sketch comedy, theater productions, burlesque, drag, film, music, & more!
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MEET THE INSTRUCTOR:
Mary Jacobs is a local comedian and Improv educator from New Orleans, Louisiana. She’s trained and taught across America, including and education from infamous Second City in Chicago. Her passion for educating youth in the comedic arts is no joke and believes comedy can connect us to our humanity and community in a deep (and silly) way. In addition to her experience as an educator she can be found across stages in New Orleans as a comedian, host, and MC. She is so looking forward to the opportunity to foster the next generation of jesters here in New Orleans. Mary currently works with Big Couch Nola - a creative incubator that produces standup & sketch comedy, theater productions, drag, film, music and more!
