This course introduces students to the skills and techniques involved in creating a cohesive and engaging longform improv performance. They will study making external support moves to heighten and explore comedic ideas, using previous scenes to inspire new ones, and developing their show memory. The course also introduces students to the classic longform structure known as The Harold. Students should leave this course feeling comfortable performing a complete, uninterrupted 25-minute longform show.

Prerequisite |Completion of Union Comedy Level 2 unless otherwise approved. Please email [email protected] for approval information. 

Tuition | $309

Location | 593 Somerville Ave, Somerville MA
Dates | Thursdays 7-930p from May 29 to July 17
Grad Show | Friday 6/18 @ 6pm 

Instructor Bio | Emily Holland started doing improv in 2004 & started getting laughs in 2007. She's a former ImprovBoston resident cast member, teacher and the associate producer. Emily taught as adjunct faculty at Clark University Visual & Performing Arts for 5 years, before moving to Los Angeles (the first time), where she trained, performed and coached at UCB and iOWest. She has been fortunate to perform & teach workshops at comedy festivals all over North America and Japan. Emily also teaches the advanced workshop, applied astrology, after a lifetime of reading her own horoscope. She can guess a lot of your chart in a little bit of time & would love to discuss. Her most cherished time on stage was a duoset with Emo Phillips on Valentine’s Day.  

Union Comedy School offers 4 levels of classes focused on long-form improv, plus a variety of unique advanced workshops. There is a place for all students from beginner to advanced. If you're not sure where to start, just ask us! We love talking improv.