Youth and teens, as long as you're 18 or younger. We have camps available for all skill levels, from first-timers to grizzled veterans of the improv scene.
Price: One session is $225, two sessions is $400 and three sessions are $600.
Summer camps
Who
What
Intro to improv kids
Ages 8-12
July 17-21, 9 a.m. to noon
Faculty: Heather Tillery and Michael Glatzmaier
Does your child like using their imagination? Laughing? Making new friends? Do you (sometimes) wish that they would listen better? Grow in their self-confidence, and ability to work with others?
During our week-long summer camp, your child can do all of the above - at once! Experienced teachers and improvisors will lead your child in the basics of improv techniques, skills, and games which will culminate in a performance at the end of the week. They will have the opportunity to step safely outside their comfort zone, and be glad they did.
Intro to improv teens
Ages 13-18
July 17-21, 1 to 4 p.m.
Faculty: Michael Barfield and Alex Kwamina
Perfect for teens looking for an introduction to improv theatre!
In this one-week camp, students will learn the essentials of comedic improvisation. Our trained instructors will teach a variety of improv skills: warm-ups, games, characterization, storytelling, and more. No theater experience is necessary. This intro class is perfect for teens looking to improve their acting ability and learn how to take risks in a safe environment.
Sketch camp for teens
Ages 13-18
July 31 - August 4, 1 to 4 p.m.
Faculty: Alex Kwamina and Michael Glatzmaier
Get ready to unleash your inner comedian as you dive into the world of creating sketch comedy! Learn how to generate fresh and funny ideas, write and revise and film your sketches so you can share your comedic creations with the world
Advanced improv teens
Ages 13-18
Aug. 14-18, 1 to 4 p.m.
Faculty: Michael Glatzmaier and Clarissa Bundy
Looking to take your improv skills to the next level and have a blast while doing it? Learn the art of creating engaging narratives and characters on the spot. In the camp, instructors will guide you through a variety of exercises and edits that will help you develop the skills you need for long-form improv.
When & Where
Intro to improv kids
July 17-21, 9 a.m. to noon
Where
The Blue Door Theatre
815 W Garland Ave.
Spokane, WA 99205
The Blue Door Theatre
815 W Garland Ave.
Spokane, WA 99205
Faculty
> Heather TIllery
Heather is a local poet and business owner, teaches Improv and Poetry at the Blue Door Theater, and workshops at Spokane Public Schools. She is fascinated by the safe spaces both improv and poetry can create and loves the way both art forms speak to one another. She will never stop believing that everyone has a poet and improv artist living inside of them, waiting to speak! Her own poetry can be found in the i-70 Review, and Gagibi journal. When she is not working, writing, or spending time with her husband and three daughters, you can find her jogging (slowly) on trails around Spokane with her Labrador Retriever. Yes, she means to go that slowly.
> Michael Glatzmaier
Michael is a traveling musical comedian and improv teacher who began improvising with Blue Door Theater in 2010. He recently released a comedy special and has performed in Europe, Canada and throughout the US. When he's not on stage he enjoys playing, traveling and trying new restaurants.
Intro to improv teens
July 17-21, 1 to 4 p.m.
Where
The Blue Door Theatre
815 W Garland Ave.
Spokane, WA 99205
The Blue Door Theatre
815 W Garland Ave.
Spokane, WA 99205
Faculty
> Alex Kwamina
A Spokane native and lover of improv theatre, Alex has been performing and
teaching improv for over a decade with the BlueDoor Theatre in Spokane and is currently their
technical director. For the last 5 years, he’s coached Mt Spokane High School’s improv team,
The Broadway Dropouts. And on occasion (when he’s not doing improv) he can be found crying
to One Piece and taking naps.
> Michael Barfield
Michael has taught improv to everyone from Kindergarteners to college students. He currently teaches middle school in District 81 and leads drama camps in the summer. He grew up in Spokane and loves being an active member of its thriving arts community.
Sketch camp for teens
July 31 - August 4, 1 to 4 p.m.
Where
The Blue Door Theatre
815 W Garland Ave.
Spokane, WA 99205
The Blue Door Theatre
815 W Garland Ave.
Spokane, WA 99205
Faculty
> Alex Kwamina
A Spokane native and lover of improv theatre, Alex has been performing and
teaching improv for over a decade with the BlueDoor Theatre in Spokane and is currently their
technical director. For the last 5 years, he’s coached Mt Spokane High School’s improv team,
The Broadway Dropouts. And on occasion (when he’s not doing improv) he can be found crying
to One Piece and taking naps.
> Michael Glatzmaier
Michael is a traveling musical comedian and improv teacher who began improvising with Blue Door Theater in 2010. He recently released a comedy special and has performed in Europe, Canada and throughout the US. When he's not on stage he enjoys playing, traveling and trying new restaurants.
Advanced improv teens
Aug. 14-18, 1 to 4 p.m.
Where
The Blue Door Theatre
815 W Garland Ave.
Spokane, WA 99205
The Blue Door Theatre
815 W Garland Ave.
Spokane, WA 99205
Faculty
> Clarissa Bundy
A Spokane native, Clarissa brings the passion and enthusiasm she’s had for
improv comedy and The Blue Door specifically to teach 101 classes and teen workshops, and
hosting events such as birthday parties. She likes books and horror movies, kickboxing, plants,
and her cats.
> Michael Glatzmaier
Michael is a traveling musical comedian and improv teacher who began improvising with Blue Door Theater in 2010. He recently released a comedy special and has performed in Europe, Canada and throughout the US. When he's not on stage he enjoys playing, traveling and trying new restaurants.