Hi! We are Vancouver’s home for improv and sketch comedy classes led by world-class comedians from many award-winning Canadian groups, including Hip.Bang! and The Sunday Service.

We are committed to delivering outstanding comedy training and making comedy as accessible as possible to folks who are under represented in the Vancouver comedy community. Welcome in!

AUGUST TO DECEMBER COMEDY CLASSES!

We’re proud to announce a very fun slate of fall comedy classes! We’ve got improv, stand up and sketch comedy classes starting every month and you can register for classes now!

This semester has something for everyone, whether you’re taking your first class with us or have started to identify as more of a comedy hound (technical term). It also features the triumphant debut of no less than six brand new electives that are here to add some spice to your comedy training, and the glorious return of one of our signature festivals: Bloc Fest!

All this before our one-of-a-kind Holiday Party wraps up the year in style. Come hop into a great set of classes, shows and experiences this fall! 

Highlights of this schedule include:

– Improv electives that will blow your mind – Allie, Tom, Taz and Amy are offering real special one-off courses this semester, each of which focuses on a particular, sweet skillset and comes with its own sweet showcase as part of Bloc Fest 2025! See the whole lot of ‘em here.

– Bloc Fest 2025 – One of our signature festivals is back! Bloc Fest returns this December! Join a team (or form one of your own!) working on a specific, fun show and rehearse towards an amazing two-performance festival where you’ll debut your group’s new set!

– Musical and Political Stand Up! – The stand up program has never been so flush with specialty courses, including this semester’s offers of Musical Stand Up with Toddy and Political Stand Up from Sasha. These are separate courses but we’d love to see you combine them!

– Kaleidoscope Intensive – Back after its very-sold-out debut, we think this might be the most impactful improv elective we’ve ever offered? Think a bespoke improv intensive for advanced improvisers, led by four pros.

– Classes for non-adults – We are real proud of the courses we have for youth and teens! Fall weekly classes are here!

– Improv Lunch! – Look, not everyone works during the day and everyone would rather be doing improv. That’s why we’ve created this sweet new drop-in improv clubhouse that comes with its own show!

– Sketch 4! – Real ones know: Sketch 4 is one of the biggest, boldest classes we offer. If you are an experienced sketch comedian, dive into this next-level course that leads to a 20-minute show written by YOU!

Dig into the whole list of classes below. Hire a carrier pigeon, slide into your class chat, and message your next of kin because classes are open for registration! Classes do sell out!

IMPROV COMEDY CLASSES*

Intro 1

Sundays, September 7 – October 5

Mondays, September 22 – October 20

Wednesdays, October 1 – October 29

Mondays, October 20 – November 17

Saturdays, October 25 – December 13

Tuesdays, November 11 – December 9

Thursdays, November 20 – December 18

Weekends, December 6 – December 14

Intro 2

Mondays, September 8 – October 6

Tuesdays, October 7 – November 4

Sundays, October 19 – December 7

Wednesdays, November 5 – December 17

Mondays, November 17 – December 15

Advanced Scenes 1

Sundays, September 28 – November 16

Tuesdays, November 18 – December 16

Advanced Scenes 2

Thursdays, October 9 – November 13

Sundays, November 23 – December 21

Long Form 1

Thursdays, October 16 – December 4

Sundays, November 16 – December 14

Long Form 2

Mondays, October 27 – December 15

Long Form 4

Tuesdays, October 21 – December 9

Improv Taster

Monday, September 15

Thursday, October 16

IMPROV COMEDY CLASSES FOR TEENS*

The Teen Improv Jam

Thursday, September 11

A Very Good Improv Class for Teens

Thursdays, October 2 – December 4

IMPROV COMEDY CLASSES FOR AGES 9-13*

A Very Good Improv Class for Ages 9-13

Saturdays, September 20 – November 29

SKETCH COMEDY CLASSES*

Sketch 1

Sundays, October 19 – December 7

Sketch 4

Mondays, October 27 – December 15

STAND UP COMEDY CLASSES*

Stand Up 1

Tuesdays, September 2 – September 30

Sundays, September 28 – November 16

Sundays, October 19 – December 7

Mondays, November 10 – December 8

Thursdays, November 20 – December 18

Stand Up 2

Mondays, September 15 – November 3

Sundays, October 26 – December 14

Stand Up 3

Thursdays, October 16 – December 4

Stand Up Taster

Thursday, October 16

ELECTIVES & BLOC TEAMS*

Our electives are one-off courses that pack your comedy toolkit with specialty skills and topics. 

Improv for Anxiety with Syd Campbell – Thursdays, September 4 – October 9

Crowdwork & Hecklers with Toddy – Saturdays, September 6 – October 4

Improv Lunch with Syd Campbell – Wednesdays, October 15 – December 10

Political Stand Up with Sasha Mark – Saturdays, October 18 – December 6

Musical Stand Up with Toddy – Sundays, October 26 – December 7

The Kaleidoscope Intensive with Tom, Della, Syd and Kevin – Weekdays, November 10 – November 14

Bloc Team: Out of Body Experience with Amy Shostak – Tuesdays, November 18 – December 9

Bloc Team: Enter the Montage with Taz VanRassel – Wednesdays, November 19 – December 10

Bloc Team: Late Night with Leit Nyt with Tom Hill – Sundays, November 23 – December 14

Bloc Team: The Town with Allie Entwistle – Mondays, November 24 – December 8

Intro to Voice Work with Racquel Belmonte – Sunday, November 30

*Three more things!

Scholarships are available for every class and level!

Payment, Refunds & Cancellations – a 100% refund is available up to two weeks before your class begins. Within two weeks of the class start, registration is non-refundable and non-transferrable. Payment is accepted only via credit card only.

Gift Cards – give the gift of comedy anytime, anywhere, any class!

About Our Classes

At Blind Tiger Comedy, you’ll learn how to create scenes and shows that audiences love. You’ll study and perform with members of Canadian Comedy Award nominees and winners The Sunday Service and Hip.Bang! as well as the rest of our stacked faculty, and find your voice in one or all of our long form, sketch, or stand up streams.

Our classes prioritize performance opportunities, and senior students may be invited to participate in one of our house teams. While each teacher brings a unique voice and approach to a class’ particular content, the core curriculum of each class will be consistent.

Want to take a class but can’t make the time listed? Join our mailing list at the bottom of this page and you’ll be updated every time we announce new classes. If you have questions, we reply within 48 hours on weekdays. Just email classes@blindtigercomedy.ca.

Please note the deadline for registration for our weekend classes is on the Friday, before the class begins, at 4:00pm. 

Repeats Policy

At Blind Tiger, we’re big on making you get the key learning objectives of each level under your fingers before you move on to more challenging levels that may be frustrating if you get to them before you’re comfortable with earlier levels. Each course has explicit goals that our teachers lay out on the first day, and regular feedback including one on one feedback on or shortly after the last day of class. If a student has not consistently demonstrated the skills of that course in the subjective determination of that teacher, a student may be asked to repeat that course.

Here’s the good news: if you are asked to repeat a class, that class is 50% off.  We offer this discount to emphasize something very important to us: we want you to learn! Moving too quickly makes for a frustrated, unhappy improvisor which in turn makes it tough to learn and have fun. Also note – repeats are common and students can reasonably expect to be asked to repeat at least one course if not several as they move through our training from Intro through Long Form. Since implementing this policy several years ago, we have noticed a dramatic improvement in the quality of our students in all of the Intro, Long Form and Sketch streams, so trust us: this policy is truly in your best interest.

Attendance Policy

All students are expected to attend their class times. If students miss classes for any reason, that impedes their learning and teachers may ask a student to repeat a class if they miss more than two classes out of an eight-week course, or more than one class of a five-week intensive. Students asked to repeat on the basis of attendance are not eligible for 50% off when they retake that level. Again, this policy is here to help everyone learn, and to build the best class environments possible!

Refunds / Cancellation Policy

All classes are subject to our two week refunds/cancellation policy. Refunds are available in full until two weeks before class starts, at which time they are non-refundable. This is to make it possible for us to support our teachers and venues and cover the respective cancellation costs passed on to us by the (wonderful!) venues we work with.

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Intro to Improv
Long Form Improv
Sketch Comedy
Stand Up Comedy
Bloc Teams
Electives, Tasters & Jams

Intro to Improv Series

INTRO 1 – Welcome to Improv

2-8 weeks. One show. $420.

In this course you’ll be guided confidently into the incredible world of improv. You’ll learn what makes it fun to do and fun to watch. You’ll learn how to be funny without trying to be funny. You’ll build the skills to have fun doing improv scenes, even if that feels scary to read. Your teacher will be a professional, working comedian who is also a seasoned, hilarious teacher.

Heck, you’re going to have a great time. By the time you’re finished with Intro 1, your final showcase will be a breezy walk in a wild fun park.

You will move onto Intro 2 confident making offers, supporting your scene partner, and having fun on stage.

FIVE WEEKS

Sundays, 3:00 – 6:30pm
September 7 – October 5

Location: Carousel Studios

Show:
This class has one show! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class begins, typical Intro 1 shows are on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Syd Campbell

FIVE WEEKS

Mondays, 6:00 – 9:30pm
September 22 – October 20

Location: 120 Princess Ave

Show:
This class has one show! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class begins, typical Intro 1 shows are on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Devin Mackenzie

FIVE WEEKS

Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:30pm
October 1 – October 29

Location: 120 Princess Ave

Show:
This class has one show! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class begins, typical Intro 1 shows are on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Kevin Vidal

FIVE WEEKS

Mondays, 6:00 – 9:30pm
October 20 – November 17

Location: Carousel Studios

Show:
This class has one show! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class begins, typical Intro 1 shows are on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Allie Entwistle

EIGHT WEEKS

Saturdays, 2:30 – 5:00pm
October 25 – December 13

Location: 120 Princess Ave

Show:
This class has one show! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class begins, typical Intro 1 shows are on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Syd Campbell

FIVE WEEKS

Tuesdays, 6:00 – 9:30pm
November 11 – December 9

Location: China Cloud Studios

Show:
This class has one show! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class begins, typical Intro 1 shows are on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Della Haddock

FIVE WEEKS

Thursdays, 6:00 – 9:30pm
November 20 – December 18

Location: 120 Princess Ave

Show:
This class has one show! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class begins, typical Intro 1 shows are on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Kevin Vidal

TWO WEEKS

Weekends, 2:00 – 6:00pm
December 6 – December 14

Location: Carousel Studios

Show:
This class has one show! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class begins, typical Intro 1 shows are on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Tess Degenstein

INTRO 2 – Let’s Make This Interesting

5-8 weeks. Two shows. $420.

In this course you will explore the keys to making an improv show and improv scene compelling to watch. You will learn how to create dynamic characters, leverage your character’s status, and play with sincerity. You’ll learn the importance of variety and commitment in your offers, and the value of letting a scene breath. No better way to practice being dynamic than in front of an audience with two performances!

You will move onto Intro 3 with the ability to create with your scene partner a full, quality scene, and an ability to commit wholeheartedly to your character.

Pre-requisite: Intro 1

FIVE WEEKS

Mondays, 6:00 – 9:30pm
September 8 – October 6

Location: Carousel Studios

Show:
This class has two shows, wow! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class starts, typical Intro 2’s have one show on a Wednesday night at the midpoint of their classes and another on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Kevin Vidal

FIVE WEEKS

Tuesdays, 6:00 – 9:30pm
October 7 – November 4

Location: 120 Princess Ave

Show:
This class has two shows, wow! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class starts, typical Intro 2’s have one show on a Wednesday night at the midpoint of their classes and another on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Devin Mackenzie

EIGHT WEEKS

Sundays, 7:00 – 9:30pm
October 19 – December 07

Location: China Cloud Studios

Show:
This class has two shows, wow! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class starts, typical Intro 2’s have one show on a Wednesday night at the midpoint of their classes and another on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Della Haddock

FIVE WEEKS

Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:30pm
November 5 – December 17*
*Show on Nov 26 & Dec 17

Location: Carousel Studios

Show:
This class has two shows, wow! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class starts, typical Intro 2’s have one show on a Wednesday night at the midpoint of their classes and another on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Kerri Donaldson

FIVE WEEKS

Mondays, 6:00 – 9:30pm
November 17 – December 15

Location: Carousel Studios

Show:
This class has two shows, wow! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class starts, typical Intro 2’s have one show on a Wednesday night at the midpoint of their classes and another on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Taz VanRassel

ADVANCED SCENES 1 – Don’t Let the Game Play You

Five or eight weeks. Two shows. $420.

This course pushes your improv into the higher levels of scene work. You will become more comfortable with characters outside yourself, filled with hilarious details and emotion, and begin to work on the wild and delicious world of game. You will learn to host your own shows, tackle all kinds of scenes, and become more confident playing with more improvisors at the same time. In short, this course loads the tool belt and begins to help you wield those tools in a way that will make you feel like you’re good with tools.

Pre-requisite: Intro 2

EIGHT WEEKS

Sundays, 6:00 – 8:30pm
September 28 – November 16

Location: 120 Princess Ave

Show:
This class has two shows, wow! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class starts, typical Advanced Scenes 2’s have one show on a Wednesday night at the midpoint of their classes and another on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Ese Atawo

EIGHT WEEKS

Tuesdays, 6:00 – 9:30pm
November 18 – December 16

Location: 120 Princess Ave

Show:
This class has two shows, wow! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class starts, typical Advanced Scenes 2’s have one show on a Wednesday night at the midpoint of their classes and another on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Devin Mackenzie

Advanced Scenes 2 – The Scene

Five or eight weeks. Two shows. $420.

This course seeks to solidify you as a well-rounded, knowledgeable performer, focusing particularly on your group game and group scene skills. You will become comfortable with any suggestion, character choice, or scene style, and can adapt on the fly to the needs of a particular scene. This class also features a significant diagnostic element, where your instructor will identify the areas of scene work you need to improve and help you get there. The focus of this class is you and suiting you up with the the skills and techniques that will best prepare you for the areas of comedy that excite you the most.

You will move onto the advanced streams with the ability to be successful in any scene or show you commit to.

Pre-requisite: Advanced Scenes 1

FIVE WEEKS

Thursdays, 6:00 – 9:30pm
October 9 – November 13*
*No class October 16

Location: 120 Princess Ave

Show:
This class has two shows, wow! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class starts, typical Advanced Scene 2’s have one show on a Wednesday night at the midpoint of their classes and another on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Amy Shostak

FIVE WEEKS

Sundays, 6:15 – 9:45pm
November 23 – December 21

Location: 120 Princess Ave

Show:
This class has two shows, wow! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class starts, typical Advanced Scene 2’s have one show on a Wednesday night at the midpoint of their classes and another on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Tom Hill

The Blind Tiger Comedy Long Form Studio

For many of the BTC faculty, long form improv is the sweet elixir that seduced us into careers in comedy. Once folks are comfortable with all kinds of improvised scenes, long form expands the canvas in some very exciting ways.

As of fall 2024, this program has been the Long Form Studio. Students are required to take Long Form 1 first – you’ll learn the fundamentals of long form while attempting a juicy show structure: the Harold. From there, you can take any of the remaining three classes in any order: Long Form 2, Long Form 3, and Long Form 4. 

Oh, and a little note to the curious of mind! Folks who are at least a couple classes into Long Form Studio (but ideally have completed all four) are automatically in consideration for our House Team program. Each summer, our faculty discusses the senior students in our training and invites some new faces to join for the nine month season (October to June). Ask your teachers for more info as you go! Meanwhile, enjoy one of the great joys of live comedy: long form improv!

LONG FORM 1 – The Harold

Five to Eight weeks. Three shows. $420.

In Intro 1 through Advanced Scenes 2, you learn they many joys of swimming while in a nice heated pool. In Long Form, it’s time to swim in the ocean. The canvas is bigger, the things you’ll see and do are wilder, and it is many of the faculty’s first loves. Once you go long, you rarely go back.

In this class, you will study the basic concepts and techniques that make exceptional long form improvisation possible. You will hone the techniques of scene starts, edits, beats, the challenges and opportunities that exist in returning to scenes and the many nuances of group game. You’ll practice these skills on the Harold, a form that offers structure to your newly ocean-bound ensemble. 

Long Form 1 is the prerequisite for three other classes, which together make up our Long Form Studio. Once you’ve moved on from this class, you are eligible for Long Form 2, Long Form 3 and Long Form 4 in any order! 

Pre-requisite: Advanced Scenes 2

EIGHT WEEKS

Thursdays, 7:00 – 9:30pm
October 16 – December 4

Location: Carousel Studios

Show:
This class has three shows!? While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class starts, typical Long Form 1’s have two shows on Wednesday nights at the midpoint of their classes and another on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Syd Campbell

FIVE WEEKS

Sundays, 2:30 – 6:00pm
November 16 – December 14

Location: China Cloud Studios

Show:
This class has three shows!? While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class starts, typical Long Form 1’s have two shows on Wednesday nights at the midpoint of their classes and another on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Devin Mackenzie

LONG FORM 2 – Wild Wild Long Form

Eight weeks. Three shows. $420.

In this class, you will push your long form skills into performance-ready formats. While continuing to work on advanced scene work and your confidence within a large ensemble, you will explore some of the most exciting long forms out there: Tap Out, Cut To and the Armando. You’ll think more about your influence on show shape, the role of patience and initiative in creating the show arcs you and your classmates are excited about, and soaking it all in delightful games. 

Long Form 2 is one part of the Long Form Studio. Once Long Form 1 has been completed, these courses (Long Form 2-4) can be taken in any order!

Pre-requisite: Long Form 1

EIGHT WEEKS

Mondays, 6:30 – 9:00pm
October 27 – December 15

Location: 120 Princess Ave

Show:
This class has three shows!? While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class starts, typical Long Form 1’s have two shows on Wednesday nights at the midpoint of their classes and another on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Kevin Vidal

LONG FORM 3 – The Organic Harold

Eight weeks. Three shows. $420.

In this class, you will learn to peel back all structure and dive into the blank canvas of the organic Harold, or open jam. You’ll tear into the advanced techniques of long forms: transformations, advanced edits, and high level concepts like game of the form. You’ll practice committing to structures, games, and patterns that emerge from the suggestion and the scene work, without any preconceived plan. 

Long Form 3 is one part of the Long Form Studio. Once Long Form 1 has been completed, these courses (Long Form 2-4) can be taken in any order!

Pre-requisite: Long Form 1

LONG FORM 4 – Mono Scene

8 weeks. 3 shows. $420.

The mono scene is one of the coolest, simplest, and most difficult long forms: one scene that lasts 15, 20, even 60 minutes. In this class you will explore the skills needed to get the best out of this format – patience, detail, strong committed characters and a willingness to continue developing new ideas late in a scene. You will work on connecting closely as an ensemble, and will be directed to challenge yourself as an improvisor while staying entwined with the group.

Long Form 4 is one part of the Long Form Studio. Once Long Form 1 has been completed, these courses (Long Form 2-4) can be taken in any order!

EIGHT WEEKS

Tuesdays, 6:30 – 9:00pm
October 21 – December 9

Location: Carousel Studios

Show:
This class has three shows!? While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class starts, typical Long Form 1’s have two shows on Wednesday nights at the midpoint of their classes and another on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Allie Entwistle

Improv for Autistic Folks

We are thrilled to offer improv classes for autistic folks! We have been collaborating and training with the wonderful people at Canucks Autism Network are very excited to offer equivalents to our Intro 1 class for autistic teens and adults respectively starting fall 2022!

This is a pilot program we hope to continue with Intro 2 and higher levels in the semesters to come. We welcome feedback on this and all our programming via classes@blindtigercomedy.ca!

Improv for Autistic Folks with Allie Entwistle

Four Weeks. 8 Hours. One Show. $160.

This class will focus on exploring the joy of improv with games and exercises that focus on fun, collaboration and comedy.

Each week, your teacher will pick a different topic to focus on from the world of improv and lead you through a very fun session that is appropriate for folks who have no improv training AND those who have tried it before.

This intro to improv class is designed for Autistic folks who are 16 years or older. It is best suited to participants who like to learn and engage in a group setting and who can remain on task with limited support. Participants must be able to use the bathroom independently. This class is offered as part of an exciting partnership between Blind Tiger Comedy and Canucks Autism Network (CAN), and CAN support workers will be on hand for each class.

A note on registering for this class! We know getting signed up for a program like this can be tricky, so here’s what we suggest:

• Send us an email at classes@blindtigercomedy.ca to let us know you’re interested.
• We will email you a link to pay for the class, and some forms to fill out.
• It may be good to have a caregiver support this process.

We are still learning about how best to support folks signing up for classes with us, so we’d be happy to hear about your particular needs when doing registration or in the class itself. Thanks for taking the time to consider joining us!

Pre-requisite: none!

A note about the cost of this class! While the majority of spots in this class are paid, we have made extra scholarship spots available in this class. Please let us know if finances are a barrier to your participation or consider filling out our simple scholarship form.

FOUR WEEKS

This class is not currently open for registration. To be alerted when it is, sign up for our mailing list.

Improv for Youth and Teens

The Teen Improv Jam – with Allie Entwistle

90 minutes. 100 laughs. $25.

Blind Tiger Comedy is hosting a one day improv taster class for teens! Join the amazing Allie Entwistle for 90 minutes of fun, creativity, and connection in a supportive environment, exclusively for folks who are 13-17 years old.

This jam is open to all levels—whether you’re brand-new to improv or have some experience, this is a welcoming space to play, experiment, and laugh without any pressure. We’ll focus on simple, fun games and scenes to help you build confidence, connect with others, and enjoy learning about improv comedy. There will be a lot of laughs!

Note that if cost is a barrier to participation, please reach out to classes@blindtigercomedy.ca — we want to ensure everyone who wishes to can participate!

Each registration also gets a free ticket to any Blind Tiger Comedy student showcase. Come have a great time and see the great times you can have if you take a full class leading to a showcase! See the full show schedule here. 

No experience necessary!

Thursday, September 11, 4:30 – 6:30pm

Location: Carousel Theatre Studios

Instructor: Allie Entwistle

A Very Good Improv Class for Teens – Welcome to Improv! – with Syd Campbell

Ten weeks. 20 hours. One show. $435.

In this course for students between the ages of 13 and 17, you will learn the basics to dive confidently into the world of improv. You’ll learn what makes it fun to do, and fun to watch. You’ll learn how to be funny without trying to be funny. Your teacher Allie is a professional comedian who is also a seasoned, hilarious teacher. 

This class will focus on long form improv – which is simply a series of scenes strung together to make a longer set. This makes it a more advanced class than our typical teen improv classes (and really fun as well). 

The skills you’ll get into in this class are skills that make you a better communicator, a more versatile performer and artist, and funny. Heck, you’re going to have a great time. By the time you hit the stage, your final showcase will be a breezy walk in a wild fun park.

This class is best for students who have done some improv or performing before! If you’re not sure feel free to be in touch with us via classes@blindtigercomedy.ca

TEN WEEKS

Thursdays, 4:30 – 6:30pm
October 2 – December 4

Location: Carousel Theatre Studios

Instructor: Syd Campbell

A Very Good Improv Class for Ages 9 – 13 – Welcome to Improv! – with Syd Campbell

Ten weeks. 15 hours. One show. $325.

TEN WEEKS

Saturdays, 10:00am – 11:30am
September 20 – November 29*
*No class Oct 11

Location: Carousel Theatre Studios

Instructor: Syd Campbell

Sketch Comedy

We are extremely proud of sketch comedy curriculums, which were developed by Blind Tiger Comedy founders Devin Mackenzie, Caitlin Howden and Tom Hill. Each class focuses on a distinct set of skills that support your development as a comedy writer, and all centre on the notion of honing your ability to identify, refine and celebrate what you personally find funny.

SKETCH 1 – The Seed

Eight weeks. One show. $420.

This course focuses on developing both your voice as a sketch comedian and good writing habits. By examining existing sketches from the past and present, you will be introduced to a well of resources. You will learn the importance of positive brainstorming, discovering premise ideas from everyday life, and the value of a structured development process from page to stage. Note that Blind Tiger sketch classes, like sketch comedy itself, are homework intensive: there will be work assigned outside class time every week.

You will move onto Sketch 2 with the ability to lay the groundwork of a sketch, and a strong understanding of the relationship between the page and stage.

Pre-requisite (updated for 2025!): No experience required! Improv or other performing experience can be a boost for folks trying sketch for the first time, everyone including brand new beginners will have a great time in this class! Email classes@blindtigercomedy.ca if you have questions!

EIGHT WEEKS

Sundays, 7:00 – 9:30pm
October 19 – December 7

Location: China Cloud Studios

Show:
This class has one show! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class begins, typical Sketch 1 shows are on the Wednesday night before their final class. In this case, it’s more likely your show will be the week after your final class! 

Instructor: Devin Mackenzie

Sketch 2 – Full On Sketch

Eight weeks. One show. $420.

This class is focused on your ability to turn a good idea into a great sketch, and begins to develop techniques for presenting a cohesive sketch set. Develop the ability to find the best characters for a given premise, and to highlight distinct voices within your scripts. Become skilled at producing material and not be afraid of the blank page.

Blind Tiger sketch classes, like sketch comedy itself, are homework intensive: in Sketch 2 you will be expected to write a sketch a week. This in turn will help you develop your portfolio and give you a greater understanding of what your unique style and voice is.

You will move onto Sketch 3 with a strong portfolio, an ability to write a wide variety of characters and types of sketches, and an understanding of more advanced ways to combine and interweave sketches within a single set.

Pre-requisite: Sketch 1

This class is not currently open for registration. To be alerted when it is, sign up for our mailing list.

Sketch 3 – Versatility

Eight weeks. One show. $420.

This course will expand your range as a sketch writer. You and your classmates will study and try a wide range of sketch types including audience manipulation, solo, and patience sketches. Every week you will immerse yourself in a different style, and come out wiser, funnier, and more versatile.

Blind Tiger sketch classes, like sketch comedy itself, are homework intensive: in Sketch 3 you will be writing extensively in each week, only some of which will be presented in class shows.

Pre-requisite: Sketch 2

This class is not currently open for registration. To be alerted when it is, sign up for our mailing list.

Sketch 4 – Senior Project

Ten weeks. One big show and several trials. $470.

In this class, you will lead the creation of a 15-25 minute live comedy project. The project is yours to define: a 15-minute solo show, a 20-person comedy play featuring everyone you’ve ever met, a short, tight sketch show on a theme, a part-video, part-dance show, or just a single epic patience sketch. You may use some, all, or none of your classmates, but the class will remain a valuable bounce board, rehearsal opportunity, and development outlet throughout.

From an early stage, you will be honing and pitching your project in class in a pitch style that will work the muscles similar to those in professional comedy development. Shows mid-semester will provide a chance to stage test the work you are developing, before final performances at the end of the semester in a special show or shows.

Previous Sketch 4 final showcases have been haunted walking tours, full-scale weddings and restaurants, calamatus one-person shows and barn-burner audience participation experiments. Sketch 4 graduates have gone on to sold out Fringe runs, Second City Touring Co, and several have become Blind Tiger faculty!

Some notes:

• As with all sketch classes, Sketch 4 students will be expected to put in substantial time in outside class time. Only polished final shows will be performed.
• Students who complete this class may be selected to be a part of a Blind Tiger Comedy sketch comedy house team.
• This class is rarely offered! If you’re on the fence, hop off and have a very cool experience!
• If you have questions about this class, don’t be a stranger! Email Artistic Director Tom Hill (tom [at] blindtigercomedy.ca), he’ll do his best to offer clarity/hype

Pre-requisite: Sketch 3

EIGHT WEEKS

Mondays, 6:30 – 9:00pm
October 27 – December 15

Location: 120 Princess Ave

Show:
This class has one show! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class begins, typical Sketch 4 shows are on the Wednesday night before their final class. In this case, it’s more likely your show will be the week after your final class! 

Instructor: Devin Mackenzie

Stand Up Comedy Classes

We are proud to offer stand up comedy classes to all levels of students. Our program approaches stand up comedy focused on what makes you laugh, while also seeking to train comedians who recognize, celebrate and respect the many voices that have been underrepresented on stand up stages for many years.

STAND UP 1 – Welcome to Stand Up

Five or eight weeks. One show. $420.

This course is an entry level class focused on learning the basics of comedy writing to help you dive confidently into the world of stand up comedy. You will learn the tools to help you crush your first stand up set, learning joke writing structures, comedy writing practices, building that stage confidence, exploring your comedic voice and learning the ins and the outs of the trade. This is the class for you, if you just want to step out of your comfort and try stand up with us! After extensive classroom time you and your classmates will take it to the stage with for a glorious first show supported by your teacher!

At the end of Stand Up 1, you will be all geared up for Stand Up 2 where you will learn to develop stronger punchlines, learn how to transition into each joke, honing your comedic voice and give you the tools to help you to do a booked show.

Pre-requisite: none!

FIVE WEEKS

Tuesdays, 6:00 – 9:30pm
September 2 – 30

Location: China Cloud Studios

Show:
This class has one show! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class begins, typical Stand Up 1 shows are on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Sasha Mark

EIGHT WEEKS

Sundays, 3:30 – 6:00pm
September 28 – November 23*
*No class Oct 5
**Special class time on Nov 9 – 1:45-4:15pm

Location: Carousel Theatre Studios

Show:
This class has one show! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class begins, typical Stand Up 1 shows are on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Sasha Mark

EIGHT WEEKS

Sundays, 7:00 – 9:30pm
October 19 – December 7

Location: Carousel Theatre Studios

Show:
This class has one show! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class begins, typical Stand Up 1 shows are on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Sasha Mark

FIVE WEEKS

Mondays, 6:00 – 9:30pm
November 10 – December 8

Location: China Cloud Studios

Show:
This class has one show! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class begins, typical Stand Up 1 shows are on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Toddy

FIVE WEEKS

Thursdays, 6:00 – 9:30pm
November 20 – December 18

Location: Carousel Theatre Studios

Show:
This class has one show! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class begins, typical Stand Up 1 shows are on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Sasha Mark

STAND UP 2 – Game, Set, Match

Five or eight weeks. One show. $420.

This course is all about punching up your jokes and developing stronger comedic choices to deliver a class act stand up set. You will learn the techniques to take your comedy to the next level, working with more advanced joke writing structures/setups, the importance of body and stage movement, and developing that sweet sweet comedic voice of yours. 

This class will prepare you for Stand Up 3, where you will push your writing and performance capabilities to the maximum. In this class you will explore many different aspects of writing comedy while also exploring the potential of your comedic voice.

Pre-requisite: Stand Up 1 or equivalent experience in another stand up comedy class.

EIGHT WEEKS

Mondays, 6:30 – 9:00pm
September 15 – November 3

Location: China Cloud Studios

Show:
This class has one show! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class begins, typical Stand Up 2 shows are on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Toddy

SEVEN WEEKS

Sundays, 7:00 – 9:45pm
October 26 – December 14*
*No class Nov 30

Location: China Cloud Studios

Show:
This class has one show! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class begins, typical Stand Up 2 shows are on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Toddy

STAND UP 3 – The Showcase

Eight weeks. One show. One tape (!). $445.

Stand Up 3 is a special class, with students working towards a statement showcase set that is filmed for you as part of the class. The goal of these sets will be to prepare and capture festival-calibre material that can be submitted to bookers.

You can expect to work on the next-level skills that make outstanding stand up videos pop. Short, effective openers. Call backs. Closers. The detailed rewriting and reps that it takes to get sets polished and pearly. You will also dig into the world of producing your own shows and all the skills that support that beautiful side of comedy.

Final sets will be filmed with nice sound and provided to each student. You will move on from this class with the quality video of your work that you need to make moves in the comedy scene as well as leveled up skills and learning. 

Pre-requisite: Stand Up 2.

EIGHT WEEKS

Thursdays, 7:00 – 9:30pm
October 16 – December 4

Location: 120 Princess Ave

Show:
This class has one show! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class begins, typical Stand Up 3 shows are on the Wednesday night before their final class.

Instructor: Toddy

Comedy Drop-Ins & Electives

Blind Tiger Comedy offers a rotating list of electives, drop-ins and other specialty classes that will enable students to focus on hyper-specific skills, and or focus on new creative philosophies.

Improv for Anxiety with Syd Campbell

Six classes. One customized curriculum for folks with social anxiety. $315.

Improv is a beautiful thing, and one of the tools that it offers us is a feeling of joyful presence. In this workshop, students will be welcomed into a relaxed class environment where the focus is on connecting with the ensemble, trying some simple and fun improv games, and–like any good improv class–lots of laughs.

Goals for the class will be: surprising ourselves, being proud of what you share in class, trying something new in an environment built to support you. 

This class is designed for folks with social anxiety to help overcome challenges they may be facing in their family, work or learning worlds. There will be no performance with this class, and folks will be invited to participate to the extent that they feel comfortable each week. Also note: this is a new offering and we are learning about the best ways to tailor it to the needs of the community! We welcome your feedback if you have it (please email classes@blindtigercomedy.ca) and can’t wait to see you in class.

Pre-reqs: none!

Thursdays, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
September 4 – October 9

Location: 120 Princess Ave

Instructor: Syd Campbell

Taster Classes

Join us for our taster comedy classes!

Intro to Improv Taster

One class. 90 minutes. $25.

Want to try improv but not sure if you’re up for a full five or eight-week course? This class is for you! 

This workshop will consist of easy and fun games that will give you a taste of the joy, confidence, and discovery that improv can offer. No experience necessary! Whether you’re comfortable performing or have never taken a stage, this class will make you feel welcome.

Must be at least 18 years old.

This workshop will be led by one of the working professional comedians who make up our amazing faculty.

The Improv Taster is $25 and comes with a ticket to one of Blind Tiger’s flagship improv shows: Treat Show Comedy! The first Saturday of every month at 7:30 and 9:30.

ONE CLASS

Monday, 7:00 – 8:30pm
September 15

Location: 120 Princess Ave

Instructor: Syd Campbell

register now

ONE CLASS

Thursday, 6:00 – 7:30pm
October 16

Location: 120 Princess Ave

Instructor: Kevin Vidal

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Intro to Stand Up Taster

One class. 90 minutes. $25.

Have you always wanted to try stand up, but you’re not sure if a full five or eight-week course is right for you? This is the one-class crash course for you. You’ll try some simple exercises, pen a few jokes, have an excellent number of laughs, and almost certainly fall in love with stand up comedy. Beginners welcome, this class is a perfect place to start!

The Stand Up Taster comes with a ticket to one of Blind Tiger’s flagship improv shows: Treat Show Comedy – the first Saturday of every month at 7:30 and 9:30. 

ONE CLASS

Thursday, 8:00 – 9:30pm
October 16

Location: 120 Princess Ave

Instructor: Sasha Mark

register now

Bloc Fest 2025!

Once a year, a collection of very cool Bloc Teams get together and throw down as part of a slick, fun comedy festival called Bloc Fest. (Not sure what a Bloc Team is? Skip down a few paragraphs). Bloc Fest 2025 will run December 11, 2025!

With Bloc Fest, the teams get all the usual bells and whistles of a Bloc Team (picking who they play with, their own schedule, coach and content) plus the experience of doing a professional comedy festival. Each team will get:

– A showcase slot in the main festival program;

– Spots for each player on the team in one of the festival jams;

– Entered in the Bloc Fest Awards (who doesn’t love an AWARD?);

– Invites to the always-fun Bloc Fest after parties; and

– More surprises for the fifth-annual festival in 2025!

To register for Bloc Fest, you have two options. The first and easiest is to select one of the Bloc Fest elective classes. These classes are all built around a new, fun show format and led by a different coach. This makes it easy to join individually or with a couple friends (rather than build your own whole team).

The second (and also very welcome!) is to set up a four-week rehearsal process leading to the festival showcase with a group of your choosing and with a content focus of your imagining. To go this route, we need your Bloc Team application by October 15, 2025. If you’re prefer more or less rehearsal time, get in touch and we’ll work it out.

We can’t wait to see what you and your teams create! Happy Bloc Fest, everyone!

Bloc Teams

There’s nothing quite like choosing the group you’re with and collaborating towards a collective comedic goal. With this in mind, we created the Bloc Team Program. Bloc Teams are a great chance for you and your people to find your voices together, with help from a professional comedian/coach, and the next big step for us and our rad community. Here’s how they work:

• Assemble– Find your people. It could be a duo, a trio, a group of eight…so long as you’re thrilled about every name on the list. They can be at the same point as you in the core classes series (we recommend this) or not, though all performers must have completed Intro 2 or have equivalent experience.

OR

• Rehearse & Perform– Your coach will build your team a rehearsal schedule customized to your strengths, weaknesses, and goals. Each group will get one or two showcases (depending on if you run four or eight weeks) in the Blind Tiger Comedy show schedule.
• Cost – Depends on class length and schedule, but you can generally imagine around $1025 per four weeks at two hours a week, or $1950 for eight. Includes four custom workshops and one show for every four weeks that you are working.
• Submit – Use our Bloc Team application form and give us a sense of your group, your schedule, your preferred coach and what you think you want to do. Notes:
  • Registration for Bloc Teams is ongoing, submit anytime.
  • Note: Bloc Teams are confirmed once we have received payment from you for that group.
  • Once Bloc Team schedules are agreed upon, we are unable to be flexible on changes to your group’s schedule. Measure twice, cut once!
• Then – we’ll review all your info, and get back to you within a couple business days!

Want more information, check out this Bloc Team Information Doc for answers!

If you have questions, we’re at classes@blindtigercomedy.ca

Buy a gift card from us!

Looking to help someone take the plunge into the best decision they’ve ever made? We’ve found gift cards really help with that.
Our gift cards are set up through Gift Up! so that you can easily buy them right here on the site! It’s ridiculous how easy it is, really. Instructions for how to redeem this value are below (spoiler: it’s also really easy). If you or they need any help with gift cards we’re here to help! Get at us via classes@blindtigercomedy.ca

How to Redeem a Blind Tiger Comedy Gift Card
1 – Check out www.blindtigercomedy.ca/classes (that’s this one!) and pick the upcoming class that’s for you
2 – Click the Register Now link or head right to our Eventbrite Page to pick a class
3 – When you get to the Tickets page, click “Enter Promo Code” and enter the code on your card (screenshot of this step below). That will automatically discount off the amount of your card!
4 – If there is a difference remaining to pay, you’ll need to pay by credit card to pay the balance.

A reminder! If you or your recipient have questions, get at us via classes@blindtigercomedy.ca we’re always happy to help.

INTRO 1 – in Richmond!

5 Weeks. One show. $395.

We are excited to announce we will be launching a new Intro 1 class in Richmond on Monday nights in January and February! Hosted at the glorious Ukranian Community Society of Ivan Franko (aka a lovely community hall!) this class will be led by Artistic Director Tom Hill and will feature the Intro 1 introduction to improv curriculum that has been tried and tested in Vancouver classes for years.

In this course you’ll be guided confidently into the incredible world of improv. You’ll learn what makes it fun to do and fun to watch. You’ll learn how to be funny without trying to be funny. You’ll build the skills to have fun doing improv scenes, even if that feels scary to read. Your teacher will be a professional, working comedian who is also a seasoned, hilarious teacher.

Heck, you’re going to have a great time. By the time you’re finished with Intro 1, your final showcase will be a breezy walk in a wild fun park.

You will move onto Intro 2 confident making offers, supporting your scene partner, and having fun on stage.

This class is not currently open for registration. To be alerted when it is, sign up for our mailing list.

INTRO 1 – in Surrey!

5 Weeks. One show. $395.

We are super excited for the return of our Intro 1 class in Surrey on Sunday nights in January and February! Hosted at the glorious Inspire Arts Academy (aka a very cool arts studio!) this class will be led by the one and only Syd Campbell and will feature the Intro 1 introduction to improv curriculum that has been tried and tested in Vancouver classes for years.

In this course you’ll be guided confidently into the incredible world of improv. You’ll learn what makes it fun to do and fun to watch. You’ll learn how to be funny without trying to be funny. You’ll build the skills to have fun doing improv scenes, even if that feels scary to read. Your teacher will be a professional, working comedian who is also a seasoned, hilarious teacher.

Heck, you’re going to have a great time. By the time you’re finished with Intro 1, your final showcase will be a breezy walk in a wild fun park.

You will move onto Intro 2 confident making offers, supporting your scene partner, and having fun on stage.

This class is not currently open for registration. To be alerted when it is, sign up for our mailing list.

IMPROV FOR BEGINNERS

1 Week. One show. $395.

In this course you will explore the keys to making an improv show and improv scene compelling to watch. You will learn how to create dynamic characters, leverage your character’s status, and play with sincerity. You’ll learn the importance of variety and commitment in your offers, and the value of letting a scene breath. No better way to practice being dynamic than in front of an audience with two performances!

You will move onto Intro 3 with the ability to create with your scene partner a full, quality scene, and an ability to commit wholeheartedly to your character.

This class is not currently open for registration. To be alerted when it is, sign up for our mailing list.

IMPROV FOR BEGINNERS – West Vancouver with Syd Campbell!

8 Weeks. One show. $400.

In this class, you will dive into the core skills of improv and the joy and discovery that improv offers. Led by Blind Tiger Comedy and world-class improviser Syd Campbell (Gender I Hardly Know Them, Treat Show Comedy), this class will touch on techniques like offers, saying yes, playing characters, and following fun.

This class is suitable for folks who are both brand new to improv and those returning to it with some experience under their belts. Your teacher will focus on your particular needs in class, and offer supportive, individualized feedback so that each performer continues to grow and have fun.

Your class will culminate in a glorious comedy showcase at China Cloud Studios which will be very fun even if it doesn’t sound fun now. Laughs guaranteed!

This class is not currently open for registration. To be alerted when it is, sign up for our mailing list.

IMPROV FOR BEGINNERS IN SURREY!

5 Weeks. One show. $395.

In this course you will explore the keys to making an improv show and improv scene compelling to watch. You will learn how to create dynamic characters, leverage your character’s status, and play with sincerity. You’ll learn the importance of variety and commitment in your offers, and the value of letting a scene breath. No better way to practice being dynamic than in front of an audience with two performances!

You will move onto Intro 3 with the ability to create with your scene partner a full, quality scene, and an ability to commit wholeheartedly to your character.

Pre-requisite: Intro 1

This class is not currently open for registration. To be alerted when it is, sign up for our mailing list.