Overview

The Arcade Academy is dedicated to providing quality comedy education in a fun and playful environment. The core curriculum for all of our improv classes follows a clear and simple map — leading you to become the most well-rounded performer you can be! Starting with fundamental classes like Improv 101 (learning “Yes And” and “Game”) and Improv 102 (all about scene work), and then moving on to short form, The Harold, and advanced long form, it’s never been easier to move through our academy.

Each class builds on the previous one, stressing our philosophy of PLAY, TEAM & TRUTH (see below), which is why we ask that all students new to the Arcade start at 101. Once you’ve gone through our intermediate and advanced courses in short and long form improv, then you’ll have the opportunity to start out on an Arcade Student Team and eventually audition for House Teams… there’s a lot to do!

Arcade Comedy Theater has been training improvisers, writers, and stand-up comics since 2013. Whether you’re just looking to have fun and meet people, or you’ve got your sights set on the Arcade mainstage, we’re here to help.

Arcade Academy’s mission is to bring fun and laughter into people’s lives through play. In improv, “the game” is a critical component of the scene. It is the unique or interesting element of a particular scene… a relationship between characters, a pattern of interactions or a strange perspective on the world. Rediscovering, practicing and immersing oneself in merriment will lead you to better game play, better scene work and ultimately better improv. The goal for our students is to once again find play: personally, professionally and artistically. At Arcade Comedy Theater, our students enjoy the opportunity to experiment with and perform improvisational comedy in a safe, fun, enjoyable atmosphere. To us, play is serious business.

Improv is the art of creating something from nothing… together. The Arcade Academy’s curriculum focuses on bringing students together as a team. An appreciation, comprehension and implementation of teamwork is critical for top-notch improv skills… and life skills. At The Arcade, our teachers and coaches value and emphasize collaboration as a crucial principal of our craft. We believe that it is through the elevation of the ensemble that the individual becomes inspired to shine. So join the Arcade Academy’s team today for better improv tomorrow!