Improv is an Art

Improvisation isn’t just performing without a script; It’s the art of embracing the moment. The art of listening and responding positively to the world around you. A.O.S. Improv takes great pride in its training and performance program as it not only prepares the actor for the audition, but we are teaching our students life skills to better themselves in the classroom, at the workplace, and at home.

  • Ages: 9-12 / Teen / Adult
  • In-Person & Virtual Options
  • Embrace the Moment
  • Important Life Skills

Learn the Fundamentals

Students will explore and learn the fundamentals of improv and gain a basic understanding of the “Yes, And…” principle.

  • Ages: 9-12 / Teen / Adult
  • South Charlotte | Cornelius

Advanced Scenic Techniques

Students will begin to apply the basic techniques learned in Improv I, and incorporate new advanced scenic techniques that explore the relationship dynamic of the characters within the scene.

  • Ages: Teens & Adults
  • South Charlotte | Cornelius

Audition Only

Once a student has demonstrated the knowledge of the basic principles and successful application of those elements onstage, then we may invite them to audition for the performance level. Our performance teams are grouped based on style and personality.

The performance teams are comprised of the funniest, most professional, determined, and talented performers our program has to offer! Each team has its own form, making them unique from the other teams at our studio AND the Charlotte region.

Our performance program is similar to that of Second City, Improv Olympic, UCB, etc. Our teams perform in our state of the art- Black Box Theatre called, “The Basement.” or at their home studio.

South Charlotte:

  • Teen Improv Team 1 “Bendy Straws”
  • Teen Improv Team 2 “The Unknowns”
  • 9-12 Improv Team “Lemonade Stand”
  • 15-20 Young Adult Improv Team “Original Copy”
  • Adult Improv Team “Mom’s Adhesive”
  • Adult Improv Team “Sudden Depth”

Cornelius:

  • Teen Improv Team 1 “Spicy Zoom Zoom”
Improv I

Learn the Fundamentals

Students will explore and learn the fundamentals of improv and gain a basic understanding of the “Yes, And…” principle.

  • Ages: 9-12 / Teen / Adult
  • South Charlotte | Cornelius
Advanced Improv

Advanced Scenic Techniques

Students will begin to apply the basic techniques learned in Improv I, and incorporate new advanced scenic techniques that explore the relationship dynamic of the characters within the scene.

  • Ages: Teens & Adults
  • South Charlotte | Cornelius
Improv Performance Team

Audition Only

Once a student has demonstrated the knowledge of the basic principles and successful application of those elements onstage, then we may invite them to audition for the performance level. Our performance teams are grouped based on style and personality.

The performance teams are comprised of the funniest, most professional, determined, and talented performers our program has to offer! Each team has its own form, making them unique from the other teams at our studio AND the Charlotte region.

Our performance program is similar to that of Second City, Improv Olympic, UCB, etc. Our teams perform in our state of the art- Black Box Theatre called, “The Basement.” or at their home studio.

South Charlotte:

  • Teen Improv Team 1 “Bendy Straws”
  • Teen Improv Team 2 “The Unknowns”
  • 9-12 Improv Team “Lemonade Stand”
  • 15-20 Young Adult Improv Team “Original Copy”
  • Adult Improv Team “Mom’s Adhesive”
  • Adult Improv Team “Sudden Depth”

Cornelius:

  • Teen Improv Team 1 “Spicy Zoom Zoom”

Register for Improv Classes

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South Charlotte Improv Classes

AOS South Charlotte Class Schedule

Cornelius Improv Classes

AOS Cornelius Class Schedule