ImprovBoston Sketch Writing Program
ImprovBoston’s ongoing success in producing pre-written sketch-based shows is the basis of our brand new Sketch Writing Program. It is a program that, like our five-level improv training, encourages anyone to enroll. If you’ve never written anything but a thank you card to grandma, or have written up some sketch ideas that you’ve yet to share, or you’ve wanted to do this since color-TV was introduced, we would love to have you in class. Each level builds on the previous, and Level V gives you the opportunity to put your work on stage. We look forward to seeing you in class. 18+.

Classes run for eight-week sessions, starting at the beginning of each quarter: Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. Please make sure you have fulfilled the prerequisites for the class you wish to take.

Please check each level's schedule for class location.

How to Register for ImprovBoston Classes

Sketch Schedule: Spring, 2008
Registration for the Spring 2008 session is now closed. Look for Summer 2008 registration in May.
Sketch Writing for Beginners– Building Blocks of Sketch Comedy
What is a "sketch," exactly, and how the heck do you write one? The basics of this scripted format are your keys to success. You'll learn about the comic premise, how to develop and resolve a 3-5 minute scene, and how to create hilarious and complex characters. This is the stuff that great sketch is made of. $195 per person. Maximum of 12 participants per class.

No previous experience necessary.

Sundays, 1:30-3:30pm, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25
At our Davis Square Location (address will be sent to participants), $195

Mondays 7:00-9:00pm, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26
At our Davis Square Location (address will be sent to participants), $195


Intermediate Sketch Writing– The Seven Frameworks
There are seven sketch frameworks, and this level will cover all of them. What happens when you take a Fish out of Water, or orbit Eccentrics around a Center? What about Clashing Contexts, or give an Ensemble some Magical Powers? What the #$!% are we talking about? This level will clear it up for you. $195 per person. Maximum of 12 participants per class.

Prerequisite: Beginning Sketch or permission from Director of Education.

Saturdays, 3:00-5:00pm, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24
At our Davis Square Location (address will be sent to participants), $195


Advanced Sketch Writing– Showtime!
This level is all about putting together a polished sketch show! By the end of eight weeks, you will have polished a sketch, cast it, rehearsed it, and put it up on stage. You will work together with your class and with guest performers/directors to put on a 45-minute sketch show. And it shall be brilliantly funny. $195 per person. Maximum of 12 participants per class. No advanced class this session.