Level One: Improv Basics! Saturdays at 11am beginning October 21
Learn the fundamentals of improv comedy in a fun, well-paced setting. This eight-week introductory class covers the basics of performing funny improv, including agreement, committing to characters, and creating a strong foundation for your scenes. Designed for beginners and also for experienced improvisers.
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: Allen Street Hardware, 245 Allen Street 14201
Dates: 8 Saturdays Beginning October 21, skipping November 25
Class Show: Saturday December 16
Instructor: Anthony Salerno
For ages 18+, 16+ with Parental permission
“The Buffalo Improv House's Level One (Improv Basics) blew my expectations out of the water! I was completely new to the Improv scene and had never done anything like this in my life, and this class was absolutely perfect for getting me comfortable and engaged in the basics of Improv - and not just comfortable and engaged but absolutely loving each class.” - Scott N.
Learn the fundamentals of improv comedy in a fun, well-paced setting. This eight-week introductory class covers the basics of performing funny improv, including agreement, committing to characters, and creating a strong foundation for your scenes. Designed for beginners and also for experienced improvisers.
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: Allen Street Hardware, 245 Allen Street 14201
Dates: 8 Saturdays Beginning October 21, skipping November 25
Class Show: Saturday December 16
Instructor: Anthony Salerno
For ages 18+, 16+ with Parental permission
“The Buffalo Improv House's Level One (Improv Basics) blew my expectations out of the water! I was completely new to the Improv scene and had never done anything like this in my life, and this class was absolutely perfect for getting me comfortable and engaged in the basics of Improv - and not just comfortable and engaged but absolutely loving each class.” - Scott N.
Learn the fundamentals of improv comedy in a fun, well-paced setting. This eight-week introductory class covers the basics of performing funny improv, including agreement, committing to characters, and creating a strong foundation for your scenes. Designed for beginners and also for experienced improvisers.
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: Allen Street Hardware, 245 Allen Street 14201
Dates: 8 Saturdays Beginning October 21, skipping November 25
Class Show: Saturday December 16
Instructor: Anthony Salerno
For ages 18+, 16+ with Parental permission
“The Buffalo Improv House's Level One (Improv Basics) blew my expectations out of the water! I was completely new to the Improv scene and had never done anything like this in my life, and this class was absolutely perfect for getting me comfortable and engaged in the basics of Improv - and not just comfortable and engaged but absolutely loving each class.” - Scott N.
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Anthony Salerno has been performing and teaching improv comedy for over five years. He graduated from Dallas Comedy House's improv school in 2016 and taught their Level One through Five classes while performing on their house improv team. As a teacher, Anthony thrives on welcoming diverse backgrounds and relieving life's stresses through laughter and silliness. Originally from Buffalo, he's super excited to join Buffalo Improv House and help foster the growth of the local improv community.
The Fine Print
This class is offered by Buffalo Improv House LLC.
Class Size Requirement: This class requires a certain number of registrants in order to run. Buffalo Improv House reserves the right to cancel and refund this class if that number is not met. We will be in touch with you if it looks like this will happen.
COVID Policy: We follow local, state, and federal guidance and requirements in regards to COVID safety policies. In addition, this class takes place at a building that may choose to enact its own COVID safety policies, and we are in frequent communication with other performing arts organizations regarding their COVID policies. Our classes are currently mask-optional, with proof of vaccination not required. However, this may change as CDC, State and local regulations and guidance changes, or as new best practices develop in our industry. We take COVID seriously and ask that you do not take our classes if you are unwilling to follow COVID safety measures if the COVID situation returns us to a place where face coverings or proof of vaccination become required or recommended again.
Cancellation / Makeup Policy: This is an eight-week class. If an individual session needs to be canceled due to weather, instructor unavailability, or for COVID reasons, a session will be added on the following Saturday. If another make-up day makes more sense, the instructor and students can decide on an alternate make-up day. If the Buffalo Improv House team determine that the class can no longer run due to COVID reasons or other reasons that would disrupt in-person instruction, the class will either move online, will be put on hold, will be moved to a new location, or will be canceled, depending on various factors including student feedback.
Refund Policy: We follow the same strict no refund policy of most Improv Comedy schools and theaters, except in the case where our class is unable to run as advertised. If this class cannot run as advertised and must be canceled before its start date, we will provide full refunds. If this class must be canceled or if significant changes must be made to the schedule after the class begins (beyond the use of our reserved make-up day) we will provide prorated refunds based on the number of remaining classes.
Lateness and Attendance Policy: Please be on time for our class, and please prioritize this class. Our class is designed in a way where it is most beneficial if everyone is there, on time, ready to work. It’s understandable to occasionally be running late because work ran late, or to need to miss a class because of a long-planned vacation, a medical situation, or something like that, and we are very understanding and flexible. However, students who are repeatedly late or absent will be asked not to participate in the class show and will likely be required to repeat this class before moving on. In our 30+ years of combined improv teaching experience, this has only happened a handful of times and it is a very tough conversation to have. We do not want this. Please do not force us to make this decision!
Student Discounts: Are you a student? We are happy to offer discounts to current students or recent graduates. Send us an email at email@buffaloimprovhouse.house