Theme: In our Comedy class, students will learn the basics of improvisation, comedic timing, and how to use physicality to create comedic scenes, characters, and situations.

Class Description: Our Spotlight Series is for actors who want to explore a specific aspect of theater arts. This series is designed to offer students an acting class through a more focused lens.

Program Type: In this process based program, students will:
- Build acting, performance, & theater skills
- Participate in a collaborative process
- Gain confidence, empathy, & a sense of community
- Practice communication, flexibility, focus, & perseverance
- Take risks in a supportive environment & learn from mistakes

Class Location Information: The program will take place at Children’s Theater of Madison, 228 State Street in downtown Madison. This is not the same as Overture Center! There is a lobby space where families can wait while their student is in class. Please know that there are two flights of stairs leading up to the classroom space (If your student requires an accessible space, email education@ctmtheater.org immediately).

First Day Information: On the first day of the program, there will be a brief orientation for parents.

# of Students in Class: 13-15 students. There is 1 professional teaching artist.

Experience Expectations: This class is for students who would like to try acting for the first time as well as the students with some previous acting experience.

Final Sharing: Thursday, March 19. Location is TBD, but will be in a downtown, accessible space. Family and friends welcome!