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Improv Level 2

Characters and Relationships

Improv Level 2 focuses on creating rich, dynamic characters and exploring the emotional core of your scenes through relationships. You’ll learn how to make bold character choices, tap into authentic emotions, and use those tools to build strong onstage relationships that move the scene forward.


Through exercises in status, relationship dynamics, and emotional reactions, you’ll develop scenes that resonate and connect with your audience. Discover how character-driven choices and emotional storytelling form the foundation of unforgettable performances.

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Improv Level 2

Characters and Relationships

Improv Level 2 focuses on creating rich, dynamic characters and exploring the emotional core of your scenes through relationships. You’ll learn how to make bold character choices, tap into authentic emotions, and use those tools to build strong onstage relationships that move the scene forward.


Through exercises in status, relationship dynamics, and emotional reactions, you’ll develop scenes that resonate and connect with your audience. Discover how character-driven choices and emotional storytelling form the foundation of unforgettable performances.

Improv Level 2

Characters and Relationships

Improv Level 2 focuses on creating rich, dynamic characters and exploring the emotional core of your scenes through relationships. You’ll learn how to make bold character choices, tap into authentic emotions, and use those tools to build strong onstage relationships that move the scene forward.


Through exercises in status, relationship dynamics, and emotional reactions, you’ll develop scenes that resonate and connect with your audience. Discover how character-driven choices and emotional storytelling form the foundation of unforgettable performances.

Who is this class for?

Who is this class for?

Great for anyone who wants to take their improv to the next level by developing stronger characters and more dynamic scenes.

Great for anyone who wants to take their improv to the next level by developing stronger characters and more dynamic scenes.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites

Improv Level 1 (or equivalent experience)

Improv Level 1 (or equivalent experience)

Class Duration

Class Duration

3 hours

3 hours

Course Length

Course Length

7 weeks

7 weeks

Upcoming Classes

Upcoming Classes

Upcoming Classes

Thursdays

Class Dates:

Sep 11, Sep 25, Oct 2, Oct 9, Oct 16, Oct 23, Oct 30 (skipping Sep 18)

Class Time:

6:30 PM

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9:30 PM

Class Location:

Showcase Date:

Nov 2, 2025

Instructor:

Carolyn Swartz

Carolyn Swartz is a writer, filmmaker, and improvisor based in Chapel Hill, NC. She has been studying sketch and improv since 2014, first with the Dallas Comedy House in Dallas, TX, and later with Second City.

Carolyn has performed in a variety of places, including Dallas, Toronto, New York, and Durham. She recently wrote and produced the sketch shows "Sugar & Spice", "Romance is Dead", & "Was It Something I Said?". She regularly performs with her improv team "Final Cut", and provides improvised audio and lighting for "Without A Clue: An Improvised Murder Mystery"

Thursdays

Class Dates:

Sep 11, Sep 25, Oct 2, Oct 9, Oct 16, Oct 23, Oct 30 (skipping Sep 18)

Class TIme:

6:30 PM

-

9:30 PM

Class Location:

Showcase Date:

Nov 2, 2025

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Instructor:

Carolyn Swartz

Carolyn Swartz is a writer, filmmaker, and improvisor based in Chapel Hill, NC. She has been studying sketch and improv since 2014, first with the Dallas Comedy House in Dallas, TX, and later with Second City.

Carolyn has performed in a variety of places, including Dallas, Toronto, New York, and Durham. She recently wrote and produced the sketch shows "Sugar & Spice", "Romance is Dead", & "Was It Something I Said?". She regularly performs with her improv team "Final Cut", and provides improvised audio and lighting for "Without A Clue: An Improvised Murder Mystery"

© 2025 Black Sheep Comedy • Improv and sketch comedy shows and classes in Carrboro & Chapel Hill, NC

Classes and Shows at:

The ArtsCenter 400 Roberson St, Carrboro, NC 27510
My Muses 201-A E Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510

© 2025 Black Sheep Comedy • Improv and sketch comedy shows and classes in Carrboro & Chapel Hill, NC

Classes and Shows at:

The ArtsCenter 400 Roberson St, Carrboro, NC 27510
My Muses 201-A E Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510

© 2025 Black Sheep Comedy • Improv and sketch comedy shows and classes in Carrboro & Chapel Hill, NC

Classes and Shows at:

The ArtsCenter 400 Roberson St, Carrboro, NC 27510
My Muses 201-A E Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510

© 2025 Black Sheep Comedy • Improv and sketch comedy shows and classes in Carrboro & Chapel Hill, NC

Classes and Shows at:

The ArtsCenter 400 Roberson St, Carrboro, NC 27510
My Muses 201-A E Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510

This class is not currently being offered.