FAQ: Can I miss a class?
Sure. Everyone misses a class every once in a while. But we recommend missing no more than 3 classes in a session. If you miss more than 3 classes in a session, we encourage you…
Yearly Archives: 2012
FAQ: Do you offer improv classes for kids and teens?
Our classes are for adults, age 16 and up. Currently we don’t offer kids improv classes. If you are looking for improv classes for children and teens, we recommend ZACH Theatre Performing Arts School
FAQ: What kind of improv do you teach?
There are kinds of improv? Yes there are. Although I have studied with over 40 different improv teachers and enjoy all kinds of improvisation, I teach a style of improv called TheatreSports, created by Keith…
FAQ: How are Merlin Works classes different from other improv classes in Austin?
The Merlin Works Institute for Improvisation is different because of the style of improv that we teach and the fact that we have some of the most experienced teachers in Austin. Merlin Works professionalism is…
FAQ: I’m really nervous. And I don’t have a question, I just wanted to say that I’m nervous about taking an improv class.
It’s perfectly normal to be nervous about taking an improv class. It can be a scary thing. A little bit of nervousness can be a good sign that you are stretching yourself and trying something…
FAQ: Do I have to be funny in improv class?
No. Comedy is not the focus of our program, it’s just what happens when people let down their guard and act authentically in the moment.
FAQ: What Improv Class Should I Start With?
We always strongly recommend that students start at Improv 101. Besides being a ton of fun, it gets to the heart of being playful and in the moment, something none of us ever master. And the differences in our improv…