Teaching Pittsburgh Comedy for over 10 years!
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: December, 2022
How do I sign up for classes?
I already have improv experience, do I need to start at Improv 101?
Your submission will be reviewed by our Academy Director, who will be in touch. Things that will be considered when considering any request: which class you’re interested in starting with and why, description of previous classes/curriculum, when previous classes were taken, class capacity and availability, etc. Keep in mind that classes may sell out while we process your request.
Do I have to audition?
Nope. No audition required to take our intro level classes. It’s possible you may see auditions advertised from time to time for upcoming shows happening at the Arcade but… that’s not this.
We do offer some audition-entry classes at the top levels of our Improv program.
Do you offer internships?
Do you offer scholarships?
Do students get free or discounted admission to shows?
Who's teaching?
What is your mask policy for classes and what other COVID-19 safety precautions are in place? *UPDATED*
What if I am feeling sick or have to miss class?
COVID-19 Update: It is critical that anyone involved in classes who is not feeling well (fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat) stays home to keep our students, teachers, and staff safe and healthy. If you arrive at class and are notably sick or unwell, the teacher may ask you to go home. In order to work together to stop the spread of COVID-19, and generally keep our community healthy, Arcade is happy to transfer a class registration to the following or future term if a student is unable to continue with class due to medical reasons. See more under “refund policy.”
What is your payment and refund policy?
I have more questions, what should I do?
Do you offer kid or teen classes?
Arcade currently offers occasional workshops and camps for kids and teens and plans to offer more youth education opportunities in the future. We also proudly partner with the Learning Disabilities Association of Pennsylvania to offer afterschool improv lessons at Provident Charter School. If you would like to learn more about youth classes, or if you are involved with a school or community organization that would like to partner with us for afterschool improv lessons, please contact our Academy Director for more information.
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