Commitment classes · Danforth, Toronto

Commit to a term and really level up.

In these 8-week classes you'll learn and play with the same group of people and the same instructor. You'll make closer connections, become part of the community, develop the fundamental improv skills, and — if you'd like to — start getting stage time.

The biggest myth about improv is that you need to be funny. What you need to be is yourself. For most of our students — whether comedians, actors, or real people — improv is a journey of self-discovery. And it's a lot of fun.

Whether you're an improviser wondering why you've hit a plateau, an actor who wants to get better at being in the moment, a manager who wants to be a more effective communicator, or you're just interested in human beings — this program is for you.

The courses

Multi-week terms, same group, real progress.

Improv Fundamentals I at SoCap
Start here · No experience needed8-week term · Same group, same instructor

Grow the groundwork for your improv training. Geared toward the fun, the social skills, and getting out of your comfort zone.

Improv Fundamentals II at SoCap
Continuing students8-week term · Continues from Fundamentals I

The next eight weeks. Deepen the fundamentals, sharpen your scenework, and keep building with your group.

Improv Fundamentals III at SoCap

Improv Fundamentals III

Not offered in March/April
Continuing students8-week term

The next step in the Fundamentals progression. Keep growing the groundwork with your group.

Beyond Fundamentals at SoCap
Graduated the Fundamentals trackWith Gord Oxley · Mondays at 7

Completed the Fundamentals progression but want to keep on learnin'? Keep playing and growing past the basics.

Improvised Plays at SoCap
Longform / performanceWith Ralph MacLeod · Sundays at 1

Build full improvised stories on their feet — the Hero's Journey, main characters, edits, beats, genre, and more.

Characters for Longform at SoCap
Longform / performanceWith Simon Pond

Explore embodying characters as a way to get out of your head, play more, and sustain longer scenes.

Scenework at SoCap

Scenework

Runs May 10th – June 28th · No class May 17th
Seven classes · Fourteen hoursWith Lisa Merchant · Sundays 3:30–5:30 PM

Focus on improvised scenes — getting more reps in, with feedback on what worked and what could make the scene better.

Course terms run on a seasonal schedule and fill up — early-bird pricing is often available. Questions about which course fits, or don't see the next intake? Email admin@socap.ca.