Join the Play: Current Classes

Level 1: Foundations of Play | Mondays | Carroll Baldwin Hall
$295.00

Build confidence. Make connections. Start playing.

πŸ“… Mondays: September 15 – November 3
πŸ“ Carroll Baldwin Hall – Conference Room
πŸ“Œ 9035 Baltimore St, Savage, MD 20763
πŸ’΅ Special launch rate: $295 (prices will increase in the future)
πŸŽ‰ No experience required β€” and returning improvisers are welcome!
🚨 Space is limited β€” save your spot early!

Level 1: Foundations of Play | Tuesdays | Carroll Baldwin Hall
$295.00

Build confidence. Make connections. Start playing.

πŸ“… Tuesdays: September 16 – November 4
πŸ“ Carroll Baldwin Hall – Conference Room
πŸ“Œ 9035 Baltimore St, Savage, MD 20763
πŸ’΅ Special launch rate: $295 (prices will increase in the future)
πŸŽ‰ No experience required β€” and returning improvisers are welcome!
🚨 Space is limited β€” save your spot early!

Level 1: Foundations of Play | Thursdays | Howard County Arts Council
$295.00

Build confidence. Make connections. Start playing.

πŸ“… Thursdays: September 18 – November 6
πŸ“ Howard County Arts Council – Conference Room
πŸ“Œ 8510 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
πŸ’΅ Special launch rate: $295 (prices will increase in the future)
πŸŽ‰ No experience required β€” and returning improvisers are welcome!
🚨 Space is limited β€” save your spot early!

Join the Play: Current Workshops

3% Cover the Fee

πŸ—“οΈ Thursday, August 21 β€’ ⏰ 7:00–9:00 PM πŸ“ Howard County Arts Council – Classroom 14 πŸ“Œ 8510 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Improv for Fun: Pay-What-You-Can Workshop

No pressure. Just play.

πŸ—“οΈ Thursday, August 21 β€’ ⏰ 7:00–9:00 PM
πŸ“ Howard County Arts Council – Classroom 14
πŸ“Œ 8510 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
πŸ’΅ Pay What You Can
πŸŽ‰ Everyone welcome β€” no experience needed!

Improv for Fun: Pay-What-You-Can Workshop

No pressure. Just play.

πŸ—“οΈ Tuesday, August 26 β€’ ⏰ 7:00–9:00 PM
πŸ“ Carroll Baldwin Hall – Conference Room
πŸ“Œ 9035 Baltimore St, Savage, MD 20763
πŸ’΅ Pay What You Can
πŸŽ‰ Everyone welcome β€” no experience needed!

3% Cover the Fee

πŸ—“οΈ Tuesday, August 26 β€’ ⏰ 7:00–9:00 PM πŸ“ Carroll Baldwin Hall – Conference Room πŸ“Œ 9035 Baltimore St, Savage, MD 20763

Explore SolPlay: Classes, workshops, and experiences for everyone.

πŸ“š Class Info & Pricing

We’re launching with a special introductory rate of $295 for all multi-week core classes. Prices will increase in the future.

Each level runs for 8 weeks, with classes meeting once a week for 2.5 hours.

We’re currently offering Level 1, with Levels 2–5 coming soon.

Eligibility:
SolPlay classes are open to adults only. You’re eligible for Level 2 or higher if you’ve completed Level 1 with SolPlay or another improv school.

Repeating a class?
You’ll receive 50% off any level you've already taken with SolPlay.

🧩 Core Levels

Level 1: Foundations of Play

Build confidence. Make connections. Start playing.
A welcoming intro to improv focused on creative confidence, collaboration, and having fun. You’ll explore the basics of β€œYes, And,” listening, agreement, and co-creating scenes through joyful play. Perfect for anyone new to improv β€” or just looking to reconnect with their playful side.

Level 2: Character & Scene Play

Take up space. Build bold characters. Bring scenes to life.
In this class, you’ll explore dynamic characters, emotional truth, and status interactions while developing the building blocks of strong, dynamic and connected scenes. Learn how to make clear choices, follow your instincts, and heighten the play. It’s where connection and creativity meet β€” and scenes and characters come to life.

Level 3: Pattern & Game Play

Get sharper. Spot patterns. Play the game.
Level 3 strengthens your comedic instincts through pattern recognition and game clarity. You'll explore how to identify, justify, and heighten behavior and comedic patterns in a scene β€” all while staying grounded and connected in emotional truths. For those ready to level up their scene work with structure and fun.

Level 4: Genre & Story Play

Tell richer stories. Play with form. Expand your range.
This level dives into genre-based scenes and ensemble storytelling. From rom-com to action, you'll learn how genre shapes tone, emotion, and story arcs. You’ll also explore more relationship-based scenes, character journeys, and tools that make improv feel like a well-told story.

Level 5: Mastering the Play

Own your style. Elevate your scenes. Lead the way.
In this advanced level, you’ll refine your skills through challenging scene work, formats, stylistic fluency, and collaborative ensemble play. With personalized coaching and creative autonomy, this class is a springboard to wherever you want to go next. It's the culmination of your growth.

πŸŽ‰ Workshops & One-Off Events

Improv for Fun: Pay-What-You-Can Workshop

No pressure. Just play.

Curious about improv? Want to shake off the stress and try something fun and low-stakes? This one-night workshop is designed for total beginners, returning improvisers, or anyone who just wants a joyful creative reset.

You’ll get a taste of improv in a warm, welcoming environment where laughter, connection, and experimentation are the whole point. No performance pressure, no experience needed β€” just bring your curiosity and willingness to play.

Why Take an Improv Class?

Some key takeaways from Covert Theatre.

Improv is more than just comedy – it’s a powerful tool for personal and social growth. Through engaging exercises and spontaneous play, improv builds confidence, adaptability, creativity, and meaningful connections.

Here’s how:

🧠 Self Intelligence (Know Yourself)

Improv helps you understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, developing:

βœ… Confidence and self-acceptance

βœ… Adaptability to new situations

βœ… Courage and vulnerability

🀝 Social Intelligence (Connecting with Others)

Collaboration is key in improv, strengthening:

βœ… Trust and rapport with others

βœ… Acceptance of different perspectives

βœ… A willingness to let go of ego for group success

πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Physical Intelligence (Body Awareness & Presence)

Your body is a vital part of communication. Improv enhances:

βœ… Non-verbal communication skills

βœ… Assertiveness and presence through body language

βœ… Comfort and ease in different environments

πŸ—£οΈ Verbal Intelligence (Effective Communication)

Improv sharpens communication skills by improving:

βœ… Storytelling and narrative ability

βœ… Empathetic listening and understanding others

βœ… Clear and expressive speech

🌍 Spatial Intelligence (Awareness of Space)
Creating imaginary environments in improv builds:

βœ… Spatial awareness and movement

βœ… Ability to create and share focus

βœ… Mental visualization and imagination

🎨 Creative Intelligence (Innovation & Problem-Solving)

Creativity is like a muscle – it grows with practice. Improv boosts:

βœ… Spontaneity and thinking on the spot

βœ… Comfort with risk-taking and overcoming fear of failure

βœ… Open-mindedness and innovative problem-solving

Improv isn’t just for performers – it’s for anyone looking to grow and have fun while doing it! 🎭✨