Improv 101 Intensive: Fast Track

(4 Weeks, Meets Twice a Week)

This Intensive covers the same Improv 101 curriculum in a condensed format. You’ll learn the fundamentals of improv and performance in a beginner-friendly, warm, coached environment: making your partner look good, “Yes, and,” creating clear environments and objects, establishing relationships, and playing with a strong emotional point of view. With two meetings each week, you’ll get lots of reps and build momentum fast—then start creating short two-person scenes that feel grounded and fun. Improv 101 is the first step in PHIT’s core training path. Meets twice a week for four weeks (8 class meetings total).

Prerequisites: None.

Adults 18+

Attendance: Because this course moves quickly, consistent attendance is essential. Students should plan to attend both weekly meetings whenever possible. Attendance at the final class is required to participate in the showcase.

Class size: Most sections run with 10–12 students. Enrollment is capped at 14 to support coaching, reps, and stage time.

Please note: All sales are final. No refunds. No credit for future sessions. No transfers. All courses must be paid in full before the first class.

Please consider your schedule carefully before you register.

Day: TUESDAY & THURSDAY

Dates: April 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, May 5, 7   

Time: 7PM - 9PM

Practice / Make-Up Date (Tentative): May 12  Held only if needed as a make-up. If not needed, it may become an optional practice.

ShowCase: May 16

Room: TBD

Theater Location: Hamilton Family Arts Center 62 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

About the Instructor

Carly Otte (she/her) is an actor and improviser with a BFA in Musical Theatre and a minor in Dance from Point Park University. She has been studying and performing improv for over a decade, training primarily with the Upright Citizens Brigade in New York City. Select screen credits include recurring appearances on the improv comedy series 'Impractical Jokers' (truTV) and a lead role in the upcoming mockumentary 'The Conspiracists'. She is also an experienced teacher, choreographer, and coach, passionate about musical improv and thrilled to be joining the PHIT teaching team.