Improv Classes, Curriculum, Groups & Performances

Young Actors Workshop Camp
(Grades 3-5)

Kids learn the fundamentals of acting in a fun, supportive and creative atmosphere. Through theatre games and improvisation, students concentrate on the basics of acting: the who, where, why and how. Students will then apply these concepts to basic scene work. The last session includes an open class for family and friends.

1 Week (Monday - Friday) Starting July 11th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$260

Bloomfield College
Westminster Arts Center
449 Franklin Street
Bloomfield, NJ

Tween/ Teen Acting Camp

Spend your week with like-minded and ambitious young actors as you explore and deepen your acting technique. Using fun theater games, acting exercises, and performance skills, students will rehearse and perform scenes from contemporary plays. You will be taught the same proven technique used in our Adult acting classes. Have a blast and grow.

1 Week (Monday - Friday) Starting July 18th
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$340

Bloomfield College
Westminster Arts Center
449 Franklin Street
Bloomfield, NJ

Young Actors Workshop Performance Camp
(Grades 3-5)

In this highly creative performance camp, students will perform sketch comedy skits and funny bits using the short plays. The final high energy, hilarious performance will be performed on the last day. Students will participate in a daily warm-up, play fun theater games, create characters using their voice and bodies, and prepare a final performance! Kids learn the fundamentals of acting in a fun, supportive and creative atmosphere. Through theatre games and improvisation, students concentrate on the basics of acting: the who, where, why and how. Students will then apply these concepts to basic scene work.

1 Week (Monday - Friday) Starting July 18th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$260

Bloomfield College
Westminster Arts Center
449 Franklin Street
Bloomfield, NJ

Tween/ Teen TV & Film Camp

This week long on camera course will teach students about the TV commercial and the TV / film industry. By working on camera, students will learn how to prepare for the commercial audition and how to approach written material for TV and Film (while also exploring choice, size and physicality in front of the camera)

1 Week (Monday - Friday) Starting July 11th
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$290

Bloomfield College
Westminster Arts Center
449 Franklin Street
Bloomfield, NJ

Tween/ Teen Acting Performance Camp

Perform a Play! During this two-week play production camp, students recieve a script, rehearse a production, and perform their play! Directed by award winning, 3 time Excellence in Education Tony Award Honeree, Beth Baur! Have a blast working on a full length comedy one-act. Students will act, create costumes and set, and tell the story. Everyon will have a showcase part! No audition is required for this camp. Show on Friday Aug 5th.

2 Weeks (Monday - Friday) Starting July 25th
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$650

Bloomfield College
Westminster Arts Center
449 Franklin Street
Bloomfield, NJ

Tween/ Teen Musical Theatre Performance Camp

In this fun, non-competitive camp, students are introduced to the most important element of Musical Theater: the Voice! By using group numbers and solos, students will learn about vocal technique, proper breathing, diction, projection, the basics of reading music and best of all, the joy of singing! At the same time, students will be introduced to acting through a song" by exploring and interpreting the lyrics of the song. This Broadway Song Mix will culminate with a performance on the last day!

1 Week (Monday - Friday) Starting August 8th
10:30 am - 2:00 pm
$400

Bloomfield College
Westminster Arts Center
449 Franklin Street
Bloomfield, NJ

Improv Classes for Adults, Teens & Tweens

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Tween Improv - Extension Class (Grades 6-8)

Give your imagination a blast of spontaneity! Learn how to better use your observation, concentration, creativity and quick thinking skills. Plus, learn how to use improvisation during theatre rehearsals and while performing on stage. A fun and funny course! The last session will be an open class for family and friends.

7 Saturdays - Starting May 7th
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
$215

In-Studio at St. John's Episcopal Church
55 Montclair Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042

Teen Improv - Extension Class (Grades 9-12)

Give your imagination a blast of spontaneity! Learn how to better use your observation, concentration, creativity and quick thinking skills. Plus, learn how to use improvisation during theatre rehearsals and while performing on stage. A fun and funny course! The last session will be an open class for family and friends.

7 Saturdays - Starting May 7th
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
$215

In-Studio at St. John's Episcopal Church
55 Montclair Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042

Teen/Tween Improv Class (Level 1)

Give your imagination a blast of spontaneity! Learn how to better use your observation, concentration, creativity and quick thinking skills through fun games and exercises, Plus, learn how to use improvisation during theatre rehearsals and while performing on stage. A fun and funny course!

10 Saturdays Starting January 16th
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
$330

NJSDA @ St. John's Episcopal Church 55 Montclair Ave. Montclair, NJ

Intro To Improv (Level 1 - Adult Class)

Give your imagination a blast of spontaneity! Learn how to better use your observation, concentration, creativity and quick thinking skills. Plus, learn how to use improvisation during theatre rehearsals and while performing on stage. A fun and funny course!

6 Tuesdays - Starting October 27th
7:30pm - 9:3opm
$275

In-Studio - NJSDA at St. John's Church
55 Montclair Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042

Improv Performance Showcase (Improv Level 3 - Adult Class)

Students will apply all of the skills they've learned by rehearsing and performing in a professional evening of improv comedy similar to Whose Line Is It Anyway? on stage in from of a live audience! All students who successfully complete this workshop are eligible to audition for our improv troupe, On The Spot! *Prerequisite: Successful completion of Advanced Improv or by permission of the instructor

7 Mondays - Starting October 26th
7:30pm - 10:00pm
$375

In-Studio - NJSDA at St. John's Church
55 Montclair Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042

Tween/ Teen Intro to Improv Camp

Give your imagination a blast of spontaneity! Learn how to better use your observation, concentration, creativity and quick thinking skills. Plus, learn how to use improvisation during theatre rehearsals and while performing on stage. A fun and funny course! The last session will be an open class for family and friends.

1 Week (Monday - Friday) Starting July 27th
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
$340

In-Studio @ St. John's Church
55 Montclair Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042

Intro To Improv - (Level 1 - Adult Class)

Give your imagination a blast of spontaneity! Learn how to better use your observation, concentration, creativity and quick thinking skills. Plus, learn how to use improvisation during theatre rehearsals and while performing on stage. A fun and funny course!

6 Mondays - Starting January 11th
7:30pm - 9:30pm
$275

In-Studio - NJSDA at St. John's Church
55 Montclair Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042

Improv Intensive Workshop

Ready to take your improv to the next level? This four-week advanced intensive dives deep into specialized skills every performer needs to keep growing. Each week spotlights a new creative focus: Improv Mixtape amps up your musicality with rhyming and song-based games; Scene to Screen sharpens your on-camera instincts for film and social media; Character Workshop helps you craft unforgettable personalities that can drive a scene; and Genre/Storytelling explores action, narrative flow, and style-based play. Build sharper instincts, richer characters, and the confidence to perform anywhere — from stage to screen. Prerequisite: Advanced Improv (Improv Level 2) or permission of the director.

4 Tuesdays - Starting December 2nd
7:35pm - 10:05pm
$240

In-Studio - NJSDA at St. John's Church
55 Montclair Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042

Advanced Improv (Improv Level 2 - Adult Class)

Students will now build on the fundamental rules of improvisation. In the first half of this course, you will learn the basics of improvising a scene and how to keep it afloat. In the second half, we will incorporate all of the rules of improv by working on performance games.

*Prerequisite: Successful completion of Intro to Improv or by permission of the instructor.

6 Tuesdays - Starting January 12th
7:30pm - 9:30pm
$275

In-Studio - NJSDA at St. John's Church
55 Montclair Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042

Tween/ Teen Improv Performance Camp

The camp starts off with games and exercises reviewing the basics of improvisation, then the students dive into developing performance pieces for a final showcase! Using short-form improv games, the group will perform together as a troupe and their work will be recorded and put together like an episode of “Who’s Line is it Anyway”! The camp will finish with a special live viewing of the final project for invited parents and guests!

2 Weeks (Monday - Friday) Starting August 3rd
10:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$590

In-Studio @ St. John's Church
55 Montclair Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042

Improv III: Improv Performance Workshop

Students will apply all of the skills they've learned by rehearsing and performing in a professional evening of improv comedy similar to Whose Line Is It Anyway? on the stage at our theatre! All students who successfully complete this workshop are eligible to audition for our improv troupe, On The Spot! *Prerequisite: Successful completion of Advanced Improv or by permission of the instructor.

10 Wednesdays - Starting January 26th
NO CLASS SAT. FEB. 9TH
7:30pm-9:30pm
$350

In-Studio at Luna Stage
555 Valley Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052

Tween/ Teen Improv Camp

Give your imagination a blast of spontaneity! Learn how to better use your observation, concentration, creativity and quick thinking skills. Plus, learn how to use improvisation during theatre rehearsals and while performing on stage. A fun and funny course! The last session will be an open class for family and friends.

1 Week (Monday - Friday) Starting July 25th
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
$340

Bloomfield College
Westminster Arts Center
449 Franklin Street
Bloomfield, NJ

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Our Premier Improv Troupes, Events & Performances

At New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts, we have incredible improv troupes for actors of all ages and backgrounds. Our troupes are available for booking at your event! See below for a sampling of our performances and give us a call at 973-566-9700 to learn more!

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New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts

Presents

Our Adult Premier Improv Troupe

NUTTY BY NATURE

For more information or to book our improv troupes for your event, please call 973-566-9700.

New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts

Presents

Our Adult Improv Troupe

ON THE SPOT

For more information or to book our improv troupes for your event, please call 973-566-9700.

New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts

Presents

Our Teen Improv Troupe

SPARKS OF INSANITY

For more information or to book our improv troupes for your event, please call 973-566-9700.

Events & Performances

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