by dorian lenz | Jul 7, 2026 | Classes & Workshops, Improv Talk, News & Events
Inside the Competitive Comedy Show Somebody in the third-row yells “laundromat!” before the lights have even settled. Shorty after that the of improvisers are building a improvised scene out of that one word — Another suggestion, and another improvised scene, and the...
by dorian lenz | Jul 1, 2026 | Classes & Workshops, Improv Talk, News & Events
see a show take a class Improv Classes in Phoenix: A Field Guide to NCT’s 5 Levels Walk into NCT during an improv class and you’ll hear all sorts of different conversations going on. In one class, a total beginner is learning to fall into a scene...
by dorian lenz | Jun 12, 2026 | Classes & Workshops, Improv Talk, News & Events
The Decon The ladder The Movie Three Forms, Three Nights: NCT Brings Del Close’s Long-Form Lineage to Mesa The three workshops NCT is running back-to-back next week – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday – all trace to the same room: The Family, the...
by dorian lenz | Jun 4, 2026 | Classes & Workshops, Improv Talk, News & Events
Roll for Improv: Why June’s Process Lab Mixes D&D With Scene Work D&D players and improvisers are doing more of the same thing than either of them usually admits. Both walk into a room with no script and build a story by listening to whoever talks next. Both...
by dorian lenz | Apr 6, 2026 | Classes & Workshops, Improv Talk, News & Events
kids session teens session Improv Camp is the perfect place for Kids to build confidence, strengthen listening and teamwork skills, and discover their comedic voice — all in a supportive, inclusive environment. Your kids will show off what they have learned in a free...
by dorian lenz | May 12, 2025 | Classes & Workshops, News & Events
Workshop details Learn improv techniques involving physicality, space work, spontaneity, word play, justification, and character specificity through the lighthearted play of short form games. Incorporate audience suggestions to maximize engagement and create shared...
