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Improv Class for Young People
May 9
Improv Class for Young People

Besides being fun, improv classes improve interpersonal skills, build confidence, encourage creative risk taking, and increase ability to surf uncertainty. This 6-session introductory class for teens 13-16 has an emphasis on performance, and will culminate in a show for friends and family on June 27th.

Improv 101: Four Sundays
May 10
Improv 101: Four Sundays

In a fast paced class packed with games and exercises, you will  learn to create and collaborate with a team.

Class Schedule: Sundays, May 10, 17, 31, June 7, 5-7 PM

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10 N. Jay Street, Schenectady, NY

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This Weekend’s Shows

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A Distant Country Called Youth - 4/24 - 4/26 & 5/1 - 5/3
Apr 24
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A Distant Country Called Youth - 4/24 - 4/26 & 5/1 - 5/3
Shows

Spanning the twenty-five years from boyhood to the opening of The Glass Menagerie, this one man show evokes the evolution of an American genius through his extraordinary correspondence with family, friends, lovers and other writers.

Hilarious, raunchy and poetic in turn, the piece spotlights these fairly obscure years in William's life. Here is a young Thomas Lanier Williams growing up, exploring and finding his artistic voice as Tennessee Williams.

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A Distant Country Called Youth - 4/24 - 4/26 & 5/1 - 5/3
May 1
Shows
A Distant Country Called Youth - 4/24 - 4/26 & 5/1 - 5/3
Shows

Spanning the twenty-five years from boyhood to the opening of The Glass Menagerie, this one man show evokes the evolution of an American genius through his extraordinary correspondence with family, friends, lovers and other writers.

Hilarious, raunchy and poetic in turn, the piece spotlights these fairly obscure years in William's life. Here is a young Thomas Lanier Williams growing up, exploring and finding his artistic voice as Tennessee Williams.

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Student Testimonials

  • "I discovered MopCo last year. The workout nights and the classes have given me confidence, joy, and a whole new group of friends. There are not many places where adults can play while learning and growing as people. MopCo is one. Thanks, all!"

    — Joanne

  • "Improv is the therapy I didn’t realize I so badly needed. Despite having zero acting experience, I began taking classes at Mopco on a whim. Under Michael Burns' excellent tutelage, I now take every class I can and, in less than a year, have even begun performing live. Through improv at Mopco, I’ve rediscovered a better version of myself, one I thought I’d lost long ago to overwork and social isolation. I feel like I’m whole again."

    —KNS

  • "The Mopco is home to a motley crew of clowns, dramaturgs, and regular folks, all led by Michael Burns, a man who is really only cantankerous on stage. It is an inclusive community of talented folks and the classes are well worth the price."

    —Ben

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The Mopco Improv Theatre is a live comedy venue in Schenectady, NY, offering weekly unscripted shows, classes, and special events for all ages and skill levels. For 30 years, they've been the Capital Region's premier improv destination. Mopco is a place where creativity, community, and laughter collide.

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Mopco Improv Theatre celebrates 30 years of laughter with local roots

INTERVIEW: Mopco’s 30 Years of Making the Capital Region Laugh

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