Level 1: Intro to Improv - Thursdays [West Shore]

Thursdays
6pm-9pm
April 23 - Jun 11, 2026

Instructor
Somers Compton

An in-person introduction to improv class for adults. No experience necessary!

Class Description
This class will teach students the basic principles of long-form improv comedy.

Learn how to create scenes based on audience suggestions, how to develop characters, and how to say "yes, and" to your scene partners in a supportive environment.

No prior experience in improv or theatre is necessary or expected. Many of our Level 1 students have never before been on a stage! Our Level 1 class is designed to help people feel comfortable on stage, learn the basics, make some new friends, and have fun!

Meets Thursdays for 8 classes at
5004 Lenker St
Mechanicsburg Pa 17050

Class culminates in 2 optional graduation shows:

Graduation show dates
Friday, May 8th, 7-8pm
Saturday, May 9th, 7-8pm

Graduation shows location
Harrisburg Improv Theatre
1633 N 3rd St.
Harrisburg, PA 17102

Student Pass
All students get into Harrisburg Improv Theatre improv comedy shows for FREE - the entire 8 weeks of class - a $336 value!
[Shows every Friday and Saturday night]

Not sure if improv is for you?
Audience members get a secret promo code for $25 Off a Level 1 Class.
Watch some live comedy on Friday or Saturday night to get the code!

Students are permitted to miss up to 2 classes. All classes at the HIT are non-refundable.