Classes
IMPROV FOR WORK
Mon, Oct 12 at 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Doors open at 630pm)
You’re improvising at work every day.
Plans change. Priorities shift. Conversations take unexpected turns. You’re asked to make decisions with incomplete information.
This workshop uses the art and practice of improvisation to help you get better at exactly that.
Through fun, low-pressure exercises, you’ll learn easy-to-use improv tools and skills that can help you be present & in-the-moment, listen more deeply, communicate more effectively, and stay grounded when things don’t go according to plan.
Come dial up your inner improviser and build greater confidence and competence in moments of flux, uncertainty, and change.
$60. 20 spots available. No acting or improv experience required. Just bring yourself and a willingness to play.
Your instructor: Beau Brousseau, co-owner/founder at Bridge City Improv
Grades 9 to 12
6 weeks, Mondays 3:30–5:30 pm, Bridge City Improv, 1924 SE Monroe St. Downtown Milwaukie
Oct. 19 & 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30
Class fee $200*
12 spots available.
Kent McCarty brings years of experience working with high‑school performers — and a genuine love for helping teens unlock their creative potential. Kent started doing improv as a teenager and has decades of acting and improvisational experience in short form, long form, and sketch comedy in Portland and Eugene. He’s also been the director of ComedySportz at Milwaukie High School for more than 20 years.
Kent’s core belief is that improv is life. We all improvise every day, and we should be saying “yes and” to each other more. Improv can help us find ways to build better communities both on and off stage.
This high‑energy, beginner‑friendly improv class is designed for teens who are ready to take risks, trust their instincts, and learn the foundations of improvisational theater.
The six‑week series is deeply rooted in character work—because character is what drives great improvisation. Students will explore:
– Instantaneous character creation and how it sparks imagination
– Taking risks on stage and embracing bold choices
– Trusting fellow actors to build scenes together
– Listening and responding in the moment
– Yes And collaboration
– Story structure basics that make improvised scenes shine
They’ll also gain confidence, learn tools for collaboration and ensemble work, enjoy a supportive space to take creative risks, and share a whole lot of laughter. Join us!
* Bridge City Improv has two Arts for All Scholarships available. Contact lisa@bridgecityimprov.com for more details.
OUR REFUND POLICY:
Bridge City Improv can offer a full refund of the class fee up to 5 days prior to the start date.
Thereafter, no refunds can be issued. Contact us at info@bridgecityimprov.com for more information.
“LEARNING HAPPENS THROUGH PLAY.” — VIOLA SPOLIN