FAQ: Can I bring a guest/friend/cousin/step-kid to class?
We work hard at Merlin Works to create a safe environment for our students. Part of that is creating a bond among the students in class. We find that visitors and observers can disrupt that…
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This is hard. This wave of the Delta Variant pulled the rug out from under our well planned life. All of us. So we are going to postpone the start of classes until October in hopes that the current wave will have slipped back to Stage 3 or or better, 2.
So let’s start again.
This October, Merlin Works Institute for Improvisation will have a range of In-Person classes for you to attend. We’ll have Improv, Musical Improv, Stand Up , Storytelling, and some Master Classes with our good friend, Asaf Ronen. Plus we have a venue for shows! Stuff is happening In-Person in October at Merlin-Works.
Please stay safe. Get vaccinated if you can. Wear a mask to stop the spread and then come join us in October.
Also, we would like all our friends to please place their tongues between their lips and gently blow. Because that best expresses how we at Merlin Works feel today. (See Shana’s Instagram Post for more on this.)
FAQ: What should I bring to improv class?
It’s a good idea to wear comfortable clothing that you can move around in and to bring a bottle of water if you like. Some students like to bring a notebook and pen to take…
FAQ: Is there recommended reading for improv class?
There is recommended reading. We recommend Impro: Improvisation and the Theatre by Keith Johnstone for Beginners and Acting on Impulse: The Art of Making Improv Theater by Carol Hazenfield for Advanced Improvisers.
FAQ: If I’m a student, when do I get to be onstage and perform improv?
There are lots of opportunities for you to get on stage at the Merlin Works Institute for Improvisation. Students that are enrolled in Improv Classes at Merlin Works are invited to perform in The Derby,…
FAQ: I would love to take an improv class but I am broke. Any internships?
If you want to set up a payment plan for class, that works for us! Just email us at classes@merlin-works.com and let us know a payment schedule that works for you. If you’d like to take a…
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…
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