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!

JANUARY TO MARCH COMEDY CLASSES!

Our very stacked Semester 45 schedule is here! These classes run January to early April 2025, and you can start registering for them Thursday, November 21 at high noon PST!

This is probably our best semester…ever? We have a full lineup of core classes with something for folks at any level of improv, stand up and sketch comedy. Plus, this might just be the coolest list of one-off electives we’ve ever released! Highlights of this schedule include:

• The Funniest Folks on Earth – World-class comedians Charlie Demers, Ese Atawo, Toddy, Ryan Beil and Allie Entwistle all debut brand new electives with us in 2025!
• Teens and youth, come share your jokes! – Weekly classes, spring break camps and much more – our youth and teen classes have never been stronger!
• Untitled Advanced Sketch Group returns! – the program that led to Chips For Dinner’s sold out run at Fringe is back. Apply to work with Tom and create a brand new full-length sketch show!
• Tasty Tasters – If you just want to dip a toe, try out one of our taster classes in improv, stand up or sketch comedy before taking the plunge!
• Gift Cards, Huzzah! – Ok so this isn’t exactly a schedule highlight but just a friendly reminder that we have easy-to-use gift cards in any denomination for you and yours this holiday season!

And there’s so much more! The full majestic list of classes is below. Text your friend, call your mom, gather your people and get registered this Thursday at high noon PST! These classes can sell out fast so don’t hesitate if there’s one you simply must do!

IMPROV COMEDY CLASSES*

Intro 1

Weekends, December 7 – December 15

Mondays, January 6 – February 3

Sundays, January 12 – February 9

Thursdays, January 23 – March 13

Sundays, January 26 – March 2

Wednesdays, February 12 – March 12

Sundays, February 23 – March 23

Tuesdays, March 4 – April 8

Sundays, March 16 – April 13

Intro 2

Thursdays, January 9 – February 6

Sundays, January 12 – February 9

Mondays, February 10 – March 31

Sundays, March 2 – March 30

Advanced Scenes 1

Sundays, January 19 – March 16

Thursdays, February 20 – March 20

Advanced Scenes 2 

Tuesdays, January 21 – March 11

Sundays, February 23 – March 23

Long Form 1 

Mondays, February 3 – March 24

Long Form 2

Thursdays, February 13 – April 3

Long Form 3

Tuesdays, January 28 – March 18

Improv Taster

Monday, January 20

Wednesday, January 22

Sunday, February 2

Sunday, March 9

IMPROV COMEDY CLASSES FOR TEENS*

A Very Good Character Improv Class for Teens

Thursdays, January 23 – February 27

A Very Good Improv Spring Break Camp for Teens

Weekdays, March 17 – March 21

A Very Good Long Form Improv Class for Teens

Thursdays, April 10 – May 15

IMPROV COMEDY CLASSES FOR AGES 9-13*

A Very Good Improv Class for Ages 9-13

Tuesdays, January 21 – February 25

Weekdays, March 17 – March 21

Tuesdays, April 8 – May 13

A Very Good Spring Break Improv & Acting Camp for Ages 9-13

Weekdays, March 17 – March 21

SKETCH COMEDY CLASSES*

Sketch 1

Thursdays, January 30 – March 20

Sketch 2

Mondays, February 10 – March 31

Sketch Taster

Thursday, January 16

STAND UP COMEDY CLASSES*

Stand Up 1

Tuesdays, January 14 – March 4

Saturdays, January 25 – March 15

Mondays, March 10 – April 7

Stand Up 2

Sundays, January 19 – March 16

Sundays, February 9 – March 16

Stand Up 3

Mondays, January 27 – March 17

Stand Up Taster

Tuesday, January 7

Monday, February 17

ELECTIVES & BLOC TEAMS*

Game Hounds with Tom Hill – Sundays, December 1 – December 15

Character POV with Kerri Donaldson – Saturday, December 7

Intro to Voice Work with Racquel Belmonte – Monday, December 9

Crowdwork & Hecklers with Toddy – Wednesdays, January 8 – February 5

World Premiere with Ryan Beil – Saturdays, January 11 – February 1

Comedy Writing with Charlie Demers – Saturdays, January 18 – February 1

New Year, New Characters with Ese Atawo – Saturdays, February 1 – March 15

Untitled Advanced Sketch Group – Writing with Tom Hill – Mondays, February 10 – April 21

What’s Your Status!? with Allie Entwistle – Mondays, February 10 – March 3

The Hustle with Tom Hill – Thursday, February 13

Improv for Actors with Tess Degenstein – Sundays, March 2 – March 30

Bloc Teams –  we strongly encourage all students to consider forming their own team and working directly with a coach! Click the link to find out more.

*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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Sketch Comedy
Bloc Teams
Drop-Ins, Electives & Free Classes

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.

TWO WEEKENDS

Saturdays and Sundays, 2:00 – 6:00pm PST
December 7 – December 15

Location: Carousel Theatre 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

This class will open for registration on Thursday September 5 at high noon PST.

FIVE WEEKS

Mondays, 6:00 – 9:30pm PST
January 6 – February 3

Location: 120 Princess

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: Tom Hill

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

FIVE WEEKS

Sundays, 11:00am – 2:30pm PST
January 12 – February 9

Location: 120 Princess

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

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

EIGHT WEEKS

Thursdays, 7:00 – 9:30pm PST
January 23 – March 13

Location: Carousel Theatre 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: Devin Mackenzie

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

FIVE WEEKS

Sundays, 6:15 – 9:45pm PST
January 26 – March 2*

*No class February 16

Location: Carousel Theatre 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

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

FIVE WEEKS

Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:30pm PST
February 12 – March 12

Location: Carousel Theatre 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: Kerri Donaldson

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

FIVE WEEKS

Sundays, 6:00 – 9:30pm PST
February 23 – March 23

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: Amy Shostak

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

FIVE WEEKS

Tuesdays, 6:00 – 9:30pm PST
March 4 – April 8*

*No class March 18

Location: Carousel Theatre 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

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

FIVE WEEKS

Sundays, 6:15 – 9:45pm PST
March 16 – April 13

Location: Carousel Theatre 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

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

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.

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

Thursdays, 6:00 – 9:30pm PST
January 9 – February 6

Location: 120 Princess

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: Ese Atawo

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

FIVE WEEKS

Sundays, 6:00 – 9:30pm PST
January 12 – February 9

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: Amy Shostak

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

EIGHT WEEKS

Mondays, 4:30 – 7:00pm PST
February 10 – March 31

Location: Carousel Theatre 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

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

FIVE WEEKS

Sundays, 11:00 – 2:30pm PST
March 2 – March 30

Location: 120 Princess

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

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

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, 3:30 – 6:00pm PST
January 19 – March 16*

*No class February 16

Location: 120 Princess

Show:
This class has two shows, wow! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class starts, typical Advanced Scenes 1’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

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

FIVE WEEKS

Thursdays, 6:00 – 9:30pm PST
February 20 – March 20

Location: Carousel Theatre Studios

Show:
This class has two shows, wow! While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class starts, typical Advanced Scenes 1’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: Tess Degenstein

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

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/ Intro 3

EIGHT WEEKS

Tuesdays, 6:30 – 9:00pm PST
January 21 – March 11

Location: Carousel Theatre Studios

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: Kevin Vidal

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

FIVE WEEKS

Sundays, 2:00 – 5:30pm PST
February 23 – March 23

Location: Carousel Theatre Studios

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: Syd Campbell

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

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

Mondays, 7:15 – 9:45pm PST
February 3 – March 24

Location: Carousel Theatre 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: Kevin Vidal

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

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

Thursdays, 7:00 – 9:30pm PST
February 13 – April 3

Location: 120 Princess

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

Instructor: Taz VanRassel

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

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

EIGHT WEEKS

Tuesdays, 7:00 – 9:30pm PST
January 28 – March 18

Location: China Cloud Studios

Show:
This class has three shows!? While we can’t guarantee show schedules before your class starts, typical Long Form 3’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

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

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!

Pre-requisite: Long Form 1

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

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

A Very Good Character Improv Class for Teens – Welcome to Improv – with Allie Entwistle

Six weeks. 12 Hours. One show. $260.

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 have an added focus on playing a wide range of rich, dynamic characters which is one of the most valuable skills in improv and acting!

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.

No experience necessary!

SIX WEEKS

Thursdays, 4:30 – 6:30pm PST
January 23 – February 27

Location: Carousel Theatre Studios

Instructor: Allie Entwistle

This class will open for registration on Thursday October 24 at high noon PST.

A Very Good Improv Spring Break Camp for Teens – Welcome to Improv – with Allie Entwistle

One week. Five Classes. One show. $380.

“With improv, it’s a combination of listening and not trying to be funny. “- KRISTEN WIIG

This course, for 13 to 17 year olds, is the improv spring break camp the entire faculty wishes we’d had when we were growing up. Led by pro comedian and teen educator Allie Entwistle (Co-Director of Improv Camp, former BrainBoost teacher), this course will offer deep dives into the skills and delights of improvising comedy.

Each day, the group will learn the skills and techniques of comedy-first improv, moving from the fundamentals to more advanced concepts as the week progresses, from how to make great offers to how to gracefully edit from one scene to another.

Students do not need to have comedy experience to take this class, and those that do have experience will have plenty to enjoy as well. If you have questions or comments about this (or any!) class feel free to reach out to classes@blindtigercomedy.ca – we’ll get right back to you.

ONE WEEK

Weekdays, 1:30 – 5:00pm PST
March 17 – March 21

Location: Carousel Theatre Studios

Instructor: Allie Entwistle

This class will open for registration on Thursday October 24 at high noon PST.

A Very Good Long Form Improv Class for Teens – Welcome to Improv – with Allie Entwistle

Six weeks. 12 Hours. One show. $260.

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

SIX WEEKS

Thursdays, 4:30 – 6:30pm PST
April 10 – May 15

Location: Carousel Theatre Studios

Instructor: Allie Entwistle

This class will open for registration on Thursday October 24 at high noon PST.

A Very Good Improv Class for Ages 9 – 13 – Welcome to Improv! – with Allie Entwistle

Six Classes. 9 Hours. One Show. $195.

SIX WEEKS

Tuesdays, 4:30 – 6:00pm PST
January 21 – February 25

Location: Carousel Theatre Studios

Instructor: Allie Entwistle

This class will open for registration on Thursday October 24 at high noon PST.

SIX WEEKS

Tuesdays, 4:30 – 6:00pm PST
April 8 – May 13

Location: Carousel Theatre Studios

Instructor: Allie Entwistle

This class will open for registration on Thursday October 24 at high noon PST.

A Very Good Improv & Acting Spring Break Camp for Ages 9 – 13 – Welcome to Improv! – with Allie Entwistle

One Week. Five Classes. One Show. $380.

ONE WEEK

Weekdays, 9:00 – 12:30pm PST
March 17 – March 21

Location: Carousel Theatre Studios

Instructor: Allie Entwistle

This class will open for registration on Thursday October 24 at high noon PST.

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: Intro 2 or equivalent experience. We know some folks will be joining us from outside of Blind Tiger or Vancouver for this class, so think of this pre-req as “moderate writing or comedy performance experience.” Email classes@blindtigercomedy.ca to tell us more, and try us!

EIGHT WEEKS

Thursdays, 7:00 – 9:30pm PST
January 30 – March 20

Location: Carousel Theatre 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.

Instructor: Allie Entwistle

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

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

EIGHT WEEKS

Mondays, 7:15 – 9:45pm PST
February 10 – March 31

Location: Carousel Theatre Studios

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

Instructor: Devin Mackenzie

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

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

10-WEEKS

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

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!

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!

EIGHT WEEKS

Tuesdays, 7:00 – 9:30pm PST
January 14 – March 4

Location: 120 Princess

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

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

EIGHT WEEKS

Saturdays, 11:00am – 1:30pm PST
January 25 – March 15

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

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

FIVE WEEKS

Mondays, 6:00 – 9:30pm PST
March 10 – April 7

Location: 120 Princess

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

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

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

Sundays, 7:00 – 9:30pm PST
January 19 – March 16*

*No class on February 16

Location: 120 Princess

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: Sasha Mark

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

FIVE WEEKS

Sundays, 11:00 – 2:30pm PST
February 9 – March 16*

*No class on February 16

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

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

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

Mondays, 7:00 – 9:30pm PST
January 27 – March 17

Location: China Cloud Studios

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

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

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.

Game Hounds with Tom Hill

Three classes. Seven Hours. One show. $160.

In this workshop we are going to tear the lid off what makes good scenes into great games and vice versa. You’ll dig into a mix of theory, experimentation, and a fun-drenched approach while Tom leads you and your ensemble from simple games based off the initial offer in a scene all the way to layered, complex multi-game scenes that are built like fancy, hilarious cakes. 

Along the way you’ll experience several original exercises and at least a few unhinged drawings as Tom tries to level up your philosophical understanding of and practical skills in organic games. By the end of three weeks you’ll be sniffing out games in every situation as you and your classmates take it to the stage for a very fun final showcase.

Prerequisite: Intro 2 or Sketch 1. Players are encouraged to come ready to play strong characters! If more reps in that area would help, we recommend Characters for Days or Character POV!

THREE WEEKS

Sundays, 2:45 – 5:15pm PST
December 1 – December 15

Location: China Cloud Studios

Instructor: Tom Hill

This class will open for registration on Thursday September 5 at high noon PST.

Character POV with Kerri Donaldson

Three Hours. $55.

If you’re just getting into playing characters and are finding them challenging, this class teaches how to enter a scene with a specific, unique point of view. Live, laugh, love; fear of hands; “I always win, even when I lose”; we could go on! You’ll get reps holding on to a very specific, defined and unique perspective (belief, mantra, philosophy) and use it to navigate scene choices based on this perspective.

Character is truly the spice of improv and if you’re looking to rev up your improv cooking this is the class for you! 

Prerequisite: Intro 1 or higher

Saturday, 1:30 – 4:30pm PST
December 7

Location: Carousel Theatre Studios

Instructor: Kerri Donaldson

This class will open for registration on Thursday September 5 at high noon PST.

Intro to Voice Work with Racquel Belmonte

One Class. 3 hours. $50.

In this class for adults, you’ll dive into the basics of voice work with one of the hottest names in the industry (and a Blind Tiger Comedy alumni!) Racquel Belmonte (Dragon Prince, Monster Loving Maniacs).

As you go, you’ll learn how to use your voice to its fullest potential while receiving unique, one-on-one tips and tricks to help you nail your auditions, land an agent, or to simply explore the world of voice over. You’ll try different types of commercials and animation sides, and explore three-dimensional character voices by adjusting aspects of your voice to create new characters you never knew existed.

All experiences welcome and no equipment necessary (having a mic and headphones is a bonus but not a requirement because you will be primarily focused on your acting!).

Monday, 6:30 – 9:30pm PST
December 9

Location: ZOOM

Instructor: Racquel Belmonte

This class will open for registration on Thursday September 5 at high noon PST.

Crowd Work & Hecklers in Stand Up with Toddy

Four weeks. One show. $210.

Ah, crowd work. One of the great glories of stand up comedy that only some comedians feel comfortable with, and everyone could improve at.

In this workshop (which ends with one very fun show) your stand up / improviser teacher Toddy will teach you the skills you need to integrate crowd work into your set, the confidence to handle hecklers, and the practice of how to turn unexpected moments into comedy gold!

Pre req: Stand Up 1

FOUR WEEKS

Wednesdays, 7:00 – 9:30pm PST
January 8 – February 5*

*No class January 22

Location: 120 Princess

Instructor: Toddy

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

World Premiere with Ryan Beil

Four classes. One shows. $210.

Noted improviser, comedian, writer and thespian Ryan Beil (Sunday Service, Let’s Make A, acting in general) is back in the classroom at Blind Tiger Comedy and he’s packing a very special course in 2025.

In World Premiere, you and your classmates will create a brand new long form improv show/format, week-by-week, and then debut it at the end of the course. 

Simple as that. Fun as that. Ryan as that. Come create your own world premiere!

Prerequisite: Long Form 1

FOUR WEEKS

Saturdays, 2:00 – 4:30pm PST
January 11 – February 1

Location: China Cloud Studios

Instructor: Ryan Beil

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

Comedy Writing Elective in Theory & Practice with Charlie Demers

Three weeks. $195.

What makes a joke? In this class, we’ll sharpen our cross-genre comedy writing skills by exploring not only the form and content of humour composition, but also the philosophy, history, and psychology behind what makes us laugh. This course offers an overview of the craft of comedy writing, from the relationship between premise and punchline all the way to the comic dynamics of stand-up, sketch, theatre, radio, screen, and more. By helping you understand what makes comedy work, you’ll develop skills adaptable to writing for audiences of all ages, across any number of media. 

All welcome, no prerequisites necessary!

Please bring writing implements to class.

THREE WEEKS

Saturdays, 12:00 – 3:00pm PST
January 18 – February 1

Location: Carousel Theatre Studios

Instructor: Charlie Demers

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

New Year, New Characters with Ese Atawo

Seven classes. Two shows. $370.

Are you an improviser who loves playing characters? Or maybe you’re looking to expand your character range? Look no further—Ese’s New Year, New Characters workshop is here for you!

This workshop blends theatre training and improv techniques to equip you with the tools to create dynamic, explosive, and grounded characters for any improv stage. Together, we’ll dive into vocal exploration, physicality, character point of view, character game, and so much more. We’ll take it all to the stage with not-one-but-two innovative, exciting showcases. 

Ready to discover the many characters within yourself? Sign up, and let’s have some fun!

Prerequisite: Advance Scenes 1 

SEVEN WEEKS

Saturdays, 3:15 – 5:45pm PST
February 1 – March 15

Location: 120 Princess

Instructor: Ese Atawo

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

Untitled Advanced Sketch Group (Writer’s Edition) with Tom Hill

10 weeks. As many as four shows. $495.

The 2024 Untitled Advanced Sketch Group was a breakthrough hit, with a crew of brilliant, versatile comedians (eventually called Chips For Dinner) writing and performing a sketch revue in April and then creating a hilarious hour-long sketch show for a sold-out run at Vancouver Fringe. In 2025, a new UASG will build on some of the lessons we learned, make some new funny mistakes, and once again aim towards big things.

This group (cadre? council?) of eight-ish will meet weekly to riff, write and attack the edges of what’s possible in sketch comedy shows. Led by Tom Hill, who will direct and provide creation direction, this…pack (?) will first seek to find a vision, then to deliver on it, using as many as four test shows through this first working period to develop and refine new material. This never-before-combined ensemblé might do some or none of: 

– A 24-hour show celebrating the characters that thrive in each hour of the day;

– Cheese Night – Just sketches about cheese, no other kinds of sketches;

– Long and Shorts – a show comprised entirely of sketches that are either 7 minutes or 30 seconds long;

– Past News Tonight – A news show that takes place in the–you know what this one speaks for itself;

– [insert your ideas here]

New for 2025

The 2024 experience was new and awesome. The 2025 UASG will be new, and different, and awesome as well. (If you want the 2024 edition, you should check out this show called Past News To–nevermind.) In 2025, we are going to start by assembling first and foremost folks who want to focus on writing very funny sketches and shows. Limited performance interest is ok! 

We will eventually want some folks to perform those sketches, and we will likely invite, audition, hire or beg some folks to do that for us, perhaps members of our own group. If and when there is a second round of the 2025 UASG, we will likely be preparing for a large run, perhaps at Fringe 2025 (it’s looking hopeful!), and we will likely seek actors (and perhaps other writers) then, as part of Blind Tiger’s Semester 46. It’s too soon to say, we’ll decide all that together. 

Bottom line: if you want to bring your advanced sketch writing skills to the table, get involved. Let’s make the best sketch band (BAND!) that’s ever done it.

And hey, just a note that previous UASG-ers will be/are encouraged to apply and participate. This is the kind of thing that you can do more than once and it’ll be cool and new each time.

Pre-reqs/Applications:

Please apply if you have completed Sketch 1 or higher at Blind Tiger Comedy or have significant other experience writing and performing sketch comedy. 

Fill out the application, which includes a small writing sample, here: https://forms.gle/NEY7G3FMFCuzQbtf8 

Applications are due by Monday, January 10, 2025!

Questions and/or feedback about this programming are/is very welcome via tom@blindtigercomedy.ca.

TEN WEEKS

Mondays, 7:00 – 9:30pm PST
February 10 – April 21*

*Day off TBD

Location: Carousel Theatre Studios

Instructor: Tom Hill

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

What’s Your Status!? with Allie Entwistle

Four weeks. One show. $210.

There are great examples of status everywhere. TV. Movies. Hell, just watch how people interact on the bus! 

In this class, you’ll dive into the many dynamic ways that status can level up your improv. Feeling like you want to be more confident on stage? We’ll get you playing some high status characters! Finding yourself constantly yelling on stage? Let’s find nuance with lower and mid-ranged status characters that are amidst your multitudes. In your head about “finding the game”? You’ll find out how you can find and play a game through status.

Put it all together with a final show and dang, taking this workshop would be a pretty high status choice. 

Pre-requisite: Intro 2

FOUR WEEKS

Mondays, 7:00 – 9:30pm PST
February 10 – March 3

Location: 120 Princess

Instructor: Allie Entwistle

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

The Hustle with Tom Hill

One class. $40.

Comedy is art and it’s also a business. In this workshop, we’re going to set the comedy craft aside for a moment and focus on the hustle side of things. You will learn about ways to level up your comedy career planning, goals, and networking, as well as specific suggestions for how to develop and produce an independent show, create a group, approach collaborators and pursue festivals and/or development deals. The workshop will also touch on the wide world of budgets, grant writing and getting that bag, however small or scummy. 

This workshop has a seminar feel – Tom will talk a bunch, but you’ll also have space to ask questions and try out some exercises. This workshop is appropriate for folks just planning their first show or 100th, and in fact it benefits from a wide mix of experience levels. If money is a barrier to your participation in this workshop, reach out, let’s not let money get in the way of money talk.

Prerequisite: none

ONE CLASS

Thursday, 7:00 – 9:30pm PST
February 13

Location: China Cloud Studios

Instructor: Tom Hill

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

Improv for Actors with Tess Degenstein

Five classes. One show. $260.

This class is for actors looking to make improv a stronger part of their toolkit. Have you ever been asked to improvise in an audition? Come up with “alts”? Go off script? In this class, you will deepen those skills. 

You will improvise using existing scripts and characters as a starting point. You will develop original characters and improvise scenes from scratch, experimenting with improv as both a generative creative tool (writing, devising!), and a method of performance. You and your classmates will even take the stage together! 

Led by BTC faculty member and actor of stage and screen Tess Degenstein, this is the perfect workshop for the actor who dreads going off script, and the actor who delights in it! Emphasis is on fun, creativity, and surprising yourself! 

Pre-reqs: this class is explicitly for actors who have trained outside of Blind Tiger, but no improv experience is required.

FIVE WEEKS

Sundays, 10:00am – 1:00pm PST
March 2 – March 30

Location: 120 Princess

Instructor: Tess Degenstein

This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

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 plus tax, 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.

The show ticket must be used within one month of your taster class, which should be easy: Treat Show performs every Saturday at 7:30 and 9:30 (except long weekends!)!

ONE CLASS

Monday, 4:30 – 6:00pm PST
January 20

Location: 120 Princess

Instructor: Allie Entwistle

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This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

ONE CLASS

Wednesday, 7:00 – 8:30pm PST
January 22

Location: Carousel Theatre Studios

Instructor: Kerri Donaldson

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This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

ONE CLASS

Sunday, 3:30 – 5:00pm PST
February 2

Location: China Cloud Studios

Instructor: Amy Shostak

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This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

ONE CLASS

Sunday, 7:00 – 8:30pm PST
March 9

Location: Carousel Theatre Studios

Instructor: Syd Campbell

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This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

Intro to Sketch Taster

One class. 90 minutes. $25.

Have you always been curious about sketch comedy but never had an opportunity to try it? Well this is the approachable one-class crash course for you. It will include easy, fun, introductory sketch writing exercises, a look at some of the concepts that we think make great sketch writers hilarious, and a chance to try some writing of your own. Beginners welcome, this class is a perfect place to start in the amazing world of sketch!

The Sketch Taster comes with a ticket to one of Blind Tiger’s flagship improv shows: Treat Show Comedy! Every Saturday at 7:30 and 9:30. The show ticket must be used within one month of your taster class, which should be easy: Treat Show performs every Saturday at 7:30 and 9:30 (except long weekends!)!

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

ONE CLASS

Thursday, 7:00 – 8:30pm PST
January 16

Location: Carousel Theatre Studios

Instructor: Allie Entwistle

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This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

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. 

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

ONE CLASS

Tuesday, 8:00 – 9:30pm PST
January 7

Location: 120 Princess

Instructor: Sasha Mark

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This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

ONE CLASS

Monday, 5:15 – 6:45pm PST
February 17

Location: 120 Princess

Instructor: Sasha Mark

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This class will open for registration on Thursday November 21 at high noon PST.

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.