Teen Improv Club is a high-energy, interactive class where young performers can explore the world of improv comedy. Whether they’re natural jokesters or just curious about trying something new, this class is designed to help students build confidence, sharpen their wit, and find their unique comedic voice—no experience required! Through engaging exercises, students will learn the essentials of comedic timing, improvisation, and stage presence—all while having an absolute blast! By the end of the course, they’ll leave with a solid grasp of comedy fundamentals and the confidence to apply humor in any creative field. The semester culminates in a family performance at Big Couch Nola!

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS: Students are expected to follow our troupe guidelines: Listen actively when others are performing, Wait your turn and respect the flow of the activity, Follow the rules of each game or exercise. 

Improv is all about collaboration. Students must be able to work respectfully and cooperatively with everyone in the troupe.

We understand that not every student may be ready for this kind of group work. If a student’s behavior becomes disruptive or negatively impacts the experience for others, we reserve the right to remove them from the class.

This class is in partnership with Big Couch Nola. Some classes, and the final performance, will be held in the Big Couch theater (located a few blocks from the Tigermen Den) More info coming soon! 

FINAL PERFORMANCE: Tuesday, Dec 9, 5:45 - 6:45pm

MEET THE INSTRUCTOR:

Mary Jacobs is a local comedian and Improv educator from New Orleans, Louisiana. She’s trained and taught across America, including and education from infamous Second City in Chicago. Her passion for educating youth in the comedic arts is no joke and believes comedy can connect us to our humanity and community in a deep (and silly) way. In addition to her experience as an educator she can be found across stages in New Orleans as a comedian, host, and MC. She is so looking forward to the opportunity to foster the next generation of jesters here in New Orleans. Mary currently works with Big Couch Nola - a creative incubator that produces standup & sketch comedy, theater productions, drag, film, music and more!