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    Be Bold. Say Yes. Do Improv

      If you’re reading this, you’ve clearly been thinking about signing up for an improv class and we’re so happy you made it here. Improv teaches us to say yes to ourselves, each other, and the world around us, and find the gifts in any “failure.” It’s time to say YES AND to yourself and unlock your silly creative potential!

    • Unlocking the Self: Improv Skills for Life The perfect class for anyone looking to benefit from the fun teachings of improv without having to perform. If you’re wanting to gain confidence, learn public speaking & teamwork skills, and have an absolute blast, take the bold leap today!
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      For those who shine in the spotlight & want to join our community of hilariously talented improvisers, our Performance Track is for you!

    • PT 1: Discovering the Scene Learn the fundamentals of the two-person scene
    • PT 2: Improv Stagecraft & Techniques Master the essential elements of long-form improv such as openings, game, edits, tag-outs, beats, call-backs, and making people laugh.
    • PT 3: True to Form This level teaches students a structured format that delves into many of the essential elements of long-form improv.
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    • Whose Class is it Anyway?: Intro to Improv Games
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Ramp up your Summer with Beginner Improv Classes
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Get Started with Improv

Have you heard a lot about how much fun improv is?

Looking to improve your confidence and poise?

Our beginning improv class, Unlocking the Self, is the place to start! This six week class is designed to get you feeling comfortable with improv in a safe and fun atmosphere.

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Meisner for Actors & Improvisers

The moment is now!

Master the art of being “in the moment” in our first ever Meisner acting course taught by award-winning artist Brooke McCarthy. 

Do you want to master the art of being “in the moment”? Are you ready to take your performance skills to the next level? Using Sanford Meisner’s approach, you will cultivate stage presence while exploring what it is like to live truthfully in every moment. Whether you’re an improviser looking to sharpen your acting skills or a theater artist looking to hone your authentic response, this course will offer a transformative journey into the heart of really being in the moment. 

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Looking to Perform?

Discover Yourself in Discovering the Scene

This class teaches students the basic tenets of character-driven, long form improv. Centered around the two-person scene, this is the starting course for leaning the CATCh style of improv, and is a requirement for higher levels or for improvisers coming from other theaters. For students who have completed Unlocking the Self or have some prior experience.

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4128 South Blvd.
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Charlotte, NC 28209

Email: info@CATCh.theater
Phone: (980) 5-CATCh-1
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