Classes at Jackpie.

Thinking about learning improv? You’ve come to the right place! Jackpie runs Atlanta’s only Long-form Improv Training School. Our 5 level training program is perfect for those with no prior experience all the way up to the seasoned improv veteran.

Next Session Starts Wednesday March 3rd at 7pm
Location: Relapse Theatre in Midtown
Cost: $200


About Level One

This class covers improv theater and long-form basics such as playwrighting dialogue, the director’s eye, listening skills, and give-and-take. Solo and partnered exercises help students develop honest, fleshed-out characters and prepare them for the strange new world of Long-form Improv and Spontaneous Theatre.
 
Teachers for 2010

  • Damian Dunn

    Damian is a graduate of the University of Georgia. He has performed in both long and short-form improv, sketch comedy local plays, and numerous independent films. (Member Since: 2003)

  • Shannon Jenkins

    Shannon discovered JaCKPie in the fall of 2007 and quickly made it his home. He is a member of House Team "Kevin" and a Jackpie Instructor.

  • Mike Gorgone

    Mike Gorgone moved to the ATL on business with his lovely wife and daughter where re-connected with his Improv Olympic classmate Jim Karwisch. Mike Teaches Level 3 at Jackpie.

  • Jim Karwisch

    Jim has been improvising for more than 15 years. He is the founder and owner of Jackpie and also Teaches, Coaches, Performs and Directs.

  • Jillian Fratkin

    Jillian is a member of the house team "Kevin", performs weekly with Sideshow on Friday nights and is the teacher of both Levels 2 and 4. She is also the Producer of Jackpie Sketch.

Sessions for 2010

Session 1: January 4th – February 28th
New Level 1 of Session 1 starts Wednesday January 6th at 7pm

Session 2: March 2nd – April 26th
New Level 1 of Session 2 starts Wednesday March 3rd

Session 3: April 27th – June 21st
New Level 1 of Session 3 starts Monday May 3rd

Session 4: June 22nd – August 16th
New Level 1 of Session 4 starts Thursday June 24th

Session 5: August 17th – October 11th
New Level 1 of Session 5 starts Tuesday August 17th

Session 6: October 12th – December 13th
New Level 1 of Session 6 starts Monday October 18th

Additional Information

  • Each class meets once a week for two hours. Each session is eight weeks long (7 weeks of curriculum and and 8th week to be used if we are unable to have a class one night.)
  • There are a limited number of work-study positions and internships available to students. A $30 fee will be assessed for checks returned due to insufficient funds or closed accounts. Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable. All sales are final. Class size is limited to 14 to guarantee personal attention.
  • Somewhere during your studies at JaCKPie, your workshop leader may recommend you for one of our Harold teams, so you’ll get the additional benefit of learning while you perform!
  • We recommend you see a few of our shows before signing up for classes.
    Participation in or completion of classes does not guarantee placement on a JaCKPie Harold Team.
  • Tuition is non-refundable and is non-exchangeable upon receipt of payment.
  • The JaCKPie Theatre Workshop reserves the right to accept or deny any application.
  • The JaCKPie Theatre Workshop reserves the right to postpone or cancel class if registration does not reach a minimum number of students.