Named one of the top Improv Schools In The Nation - Paste Magazine
CSz Classes are a fun, supportive way to learn improvisational thinking, gain self-confidence, develop business soft-skills and meet people.
A complete training series is available for adults as well as high school students.
CHANGE YOUR LIFE. SERIOUSLY.
CLASSES AT EVERY LEVEL
LEVEL 1
INTRO TO IMPROVISATION
Winter Classes Begin The Week of January 6
This 8-week introductory class focuses on learning the basic skills of improvisation: team-building, trust, status, active listening, and agreement. Whether you want to become a performer or just become a more effective communicator, listener, and leader, this course is for you.
CSz Level 1 improv classes start four times a year - Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. These classes are the gateway for adults to all things ComedySportz®.
Note - You must be out of High School to attend CSz Adult Improv classes. If you are a current student, contact us about our High School League!
Class Dates:
Choose either:
Mondays: January 6 - March 10
(no class on holidays 1/20 and 2/17)
or
Wednesdays: January 8 - February 26
Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm
Fee: $250
Location: San Jose Comedy Theater
5440 Thornwood Dr Unit D
San Jose, CA 95130
LEVEL 3B
CSz STYLE AND GAMES
Prerequisite: completion of Level 2B
In this fast-paced 10-week class, you'll learn how to apply all your improv skills to the ComedySportz style. You’ll be exposed to some of our most popular games. Learn how they work, what makes them better, and how to add your own personality to the mix. During the last week, students will perform a competitive ComedySportz style match in the Student Showcase for an invited audience of family and friends!
Date:
Thursdays, January 9 - March 13
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Fee: $250
Location: San Jose Comedy Theater
5440 Thornwood Dr. Unit D
San Jose, CA
LEVEL 2
FOUNDATIONS IN SCENEWORK
Prerequisite: completion of Level 1
This 10-week class focuses on the who, what, and where of improvisation. We will work on base scene work, getting to the point, building relationships, and stage work. The skills learned in this class will transfer to almost any improv experience and will strengthen all the soft-skill development from Level 1. During the last week, students will perform in a Student Showcase for an invited audience of family and friends!
Class Dates:
Choose Either:
Mondays, January 6 - March 24
(No class Jan. 20 or Feb. 17)
or
Wednesdays, January 8 - March 12
Time: 7:30 PM-9:30 PM
Fee: $250
Location: San Jose Comedy Theater
5440 Thornwood Dr. Unit D
San Jose, CA
SHORT FORM REC LEAGUE
Prerequisite: completion of Level 3B
Rec League is focused primarily on developing a sound understanding of the various ComedySportz games, styles, and formats. The Rec League will consist of 9 weeks of instruction followed by a show for friends and family on the final scheduled session for the season. All shows are complimentary for friends and family to encourage attendance. Players not performing are expected to attend shows. Please remember to order your uniform when registering for this class for the first time. Maximum 12 students
Date:
Sundays, January 5 - March 9
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fee: $225
Location: San Jose Comedy Theater
5440 Thornwood Dr. Unit D
San Jose, CA
LONG FORM REC LEAGUE
Prerequisite: completion of Level 3A
The Long Form Rec League explores different formats, genres, and styles–combining strong scene work and narrative structure. The instructor will prepare the Rec League ensemble for a long-form show performed during the Student Showcase for an invited audience of friends and family!
Date:
Sundays, January 5 - March 9
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fee: $225
Location: San Jose Comedy Theater
5440 Thornwood Dr. Unit D
San Jose, CA
SPECIAL UPCOMING CLASSES
SINGING WITH INTENTION
Breaking Down The Improvised Musical
With Faustino Solis - CSz Las Vegas
Learn about the different song types and their placements in the musical, then practice improvising songs in context. Previous experience in improv or musical improv is expected.
Faustino Solis is the Musical Director for CSz Las Vegas. He has performed and taught at improv festivals around the country including the ComedySportz World Championship.
Date:
Saturday December 14
Time: 2:00PM - 5:00PM
Fee: $50
Location: San Jose Comedy Theater
5440 Thornwood Dr. Unit D
San Jose, CA
WOMEN’S IMPROV WORKSHOP
Come connect with female-identifying teachers and students from our community as we work on a variety of improvisational skills and games. There will be a brief break at noon, so pack a snack or lunch. This workshop will be a great opportunity to play and have fun!
Date:
Saturday December 28
Time: 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Fee: $75
Location: San Jose Comedy Theater
5440 Thornwood Dr. Unit D
San Jose, CA
SINGING is FUN!
With Faustino Solis - CSz Las Vegas
Anyone can sing, however it can feel awkward to initiate a song in improv, especially if we aren’t confident in our singing. We discover the joy of music in improv and how we can thrive from what we already know and love about music in general. Anyone of any level can take this course.
Faustino Solis is the Musical Director for CSz Las Vegas. He has performed and taught at improv festivals around the country including the ComedySportz World Championship.
Date:
Saturday December 14
Time: 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Fee: $50
Location: San Jose Comedy Theater
5440 Thornwood Dr. Unit D
San Jose, CA
PUNCH UP YOUR
HOT MESS SKETCH
Have a sketch idea for Hot Mess? Work it out with a group of students and your instructor, Erin Neckers. There will be a brief discussion on the basics of sketch writing and then students who bring a sketch (in any state) will have an opportunity to do a table read and receive real-time feedback from the instructor.
Date:
Wednesday December 18
Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Fee: $50
Location: San Jose Comedy Theater
5440 Thornwood Dr. Unit D
San Jose, CA
HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE
Join dozens of schools already battling the boredom of daily school activities and other lame on-campus clubs. For over 30 years, The Northern California ComedySportz High School League has empowered students to learn about leadership, teamwork, and theater in a fun and exciting way. The league provides an extra-curricular program for students to practice improv, take workshops led by professional improvisers, and perform with teams from other schools all year long. Plus, all ComedySportz High School League teams keep 100% of the profits made through ticket sales, promotional materials, etc. making the ComedySportz High School League Program an exceptional way to raise funds. ComedySportz is one of the few programs that can pay for itself year after year.
LEVEL 3A
Intro to Long Form Improv
Prerequisite: completion of Level 2B
This 10-week class exposes students to the nuts and bolts of long form improvisation. Learn to create and sustain more nuanced and meaningful scenes from fewer audience suggestions. Each week you will explore different techniques for initiating the next scene in the story such as establishing secondary characters, edits and wipes, pursuing objectives, and finding patterns. During the final session, the class will perform a long form improv show on the ComedySportz field for an invited audience of family and friends!
Prerequisite: Level 2B
Dates: Thursdays, Jan 9th - Mar. 13th
Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm Location: CSz School of Improv 5440 Thornwood Dr. Unit D San Jose, CA 95123