Summer Focus: Modern Longform Improv
Enrollment Coming Soon
This class is an advanced focus and not recommended for beginners.
Students should have basic foundational skills in Improv.
Tuition cost information coming soon.
Discover the Magic of Longform Improv
Improv Comedy training you get in LA, NYC and Chicago
Every actor, comedian, improviser should train in longform to level up performance, writing and audition skills! We’re so excited to offer this class led by our own legendary Jacque Arend. This style of improvisation is what evolved the careers of actors and writers like Amy Poeler, Tina Fey, Adam McKay, Donald Glover, Ed Helms, Aubrey Plaza and many, many more. Expand your performance and audition skills. Gain confidence and trust. Discover your magic, yours alone, that only emerges in longform improv training!
Class Details:
Tuesdays Starting July 8th – September 30th
Full enrollment discounted and including final performance.
July open for single month enrollment.
- Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM or 10:00 PM depending on class size.
- Cost: $240 per month – Discounts will be available for full program enrollment.
- add on tuition cost for AZAA Ongoing Student bundles will be available
- Instructors: Jacque Arend
Jacque Arend is a visionary leader, performer, and teacher with a passion for the art of improvisation. Trained at Chicago’s renowned iO Theater, Jacque’s deep roots in longform improv have shaped her 15+ years of experience as a performer and educator. As the Associate Artistic Director of Arizona Actors Academy, Jacque leads the Improv and Comedy programs, bringing her expertise to inspire students with creativity and authenticity. She also serves as Executive Director of SAVI Fest, fostering an annual celebration of improvisation, and as Managing Director of the global non-profit Improv Utopia, supporting improvisors around the world. Jacque’s commitment to cultivating community and artistic excellence makes her an invaluable force in the world of improv.
“Learning longform improv with Jacque was not only incredibly fun, but allowed me to develop a formidable array of foundational core skills. From edits, to group games, to themes, and much more, working on the Harold format consistently pushed me and expanded my capabilities as an improviser and as a performer, all while maintaining a sense of freedom and play. Jacque’s skill as a coach enables her to create a class environment that is free of judgment and wonderfully focused on finding the joy in the work. When we finally performed as a group in our showcase at the end of the unit, seeing all the time and effort we’d put in paying off was one of the best feelings I’ve had in my artistic career thus far.”
From Tuner to Turbocharger
High Performance Improv is your turbocharger, taking your skills from winning to dominating.
This advanced class goes beyond the basics, focusing on synthesizing your knowledge. Just like high-performance engines, we’ll compound simple ideas into complex systems, layering advanced concepts onto your existing skill set.
This four-month module program includes a live show and dives deep into various high-performance “systems” of improvisation, including:
- Summer features Longform Performance: Master the art of multi-scene storytelling, building intricate narratives on the fly.
- Fall rotates Sketch, Genre and Short Form Performance: Hone your comedic timing and razor-sharp wit to create side-splitting scenes.
- Winter/Spring Features Improvised Drama: Elevate your emotional connection and create deeply affecting scenes.
High Performance Improv is where your improv journey truly takes off. Be prepared to push your limits, explore uncharted territories, and become an improv powerhouse. Are you ready to leave the competition in the dust and dominate the stage? Buckle up and prepare for the ride of your life!
Classes start with a monthly primer, followed by a 12-week intensive that finishes with a performance.