Improv 201: Game of the Scene (Wednesdays)

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm UTC-04:00

American Underground (@Market) | Durham

Mettlesome Lab
Publisher/HostMettlesome Lab
Improv 201: Game of the Scene (Wednesdays)
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Learn the core concepts of longform comedic improv. Wednesdays.
About this Event

Learn the core concepts of longform comedic improv. Students will cover scene-work mechanics like editing, tag-outs and heightening in the context of game of the scene. Over this seven-week period, we'll build the groundwork for comedic moves that will elevate your scenes. Classes every Wednesday March 18th - April 29th from 7:00-9:30pm.

The course will culminate in a student show on the afternoon of Sunday, May 3rd (exact time to be determined).

Please read our and before signing up for a class or workshop.

PREREQUISITES: Students are required to have taken Improv 101: Intro to Improv. If you have any questions about this policy, you may contact us here.

CLASS REQUIREMENTS:

  • Students are required to attend 2 improv shows at Mettlesome during the course (students get into shows for free)
  • Students are allowed a maximum of 2 absences per course.


ACCESSIBILITY NOTE:If you have questions, need assistance, or require any accommodations, please email us at [email protected].


INSTRUCTOR:Charles Givens has been an improviser since 2000, beginning with Wake County's high school group, Teen Co. Charles has performed short-form, longform and recently sketch comedy with Mettlesome. He has taught improv workshops for Duke and NC State and has performed in improv festivals in Raleigh, Atlanta, Richmond, Williamsburg, and New York City. Charles currently coaches an independent longform improv team in Durham.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

American Underground (@Market), 212 West Main Street, Durham, United States

Tickets

USD 210.00 to USD 235.63

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