Join the Play: Current Classes
Build confidence. Make connections. Start playing.
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Mondays: September 15 β November 3
π Carroll Baldwin Hall β Conference Room
π 9035 Baltimore St, Savage, MD 20763
π΅ Special launch rate: $295 (prices will increase in the future)
π No experience required β and returning improvisers are welcome!
π¨ Space is limited β save your spot early!
Build confidence. Make connections. Start playing.
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Tuesdays: September 16 β November 4
π Carroll Baldwin Hall β Conference Room
π 9035 Baltimore St, Savage, MD 20763
π΅ Special launch rate: $295 (prices will increase in the future)
π No experience required β and returning improvisers are welcome!
π¨ Space is limited β save your spot early!
Build confidence. Make connections. Start playing.
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Thursdays: September 18 β November 6
π Howard County Arts Council β Conference Room
π 8510 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
π΅ Special launch rate: $295 (prices will increase in the future)
π No experience required β and returning improvisers are welcome!
π¨ Space is limited β save your spot early!
Join the Play: Current Workshops
Improv for Fun: Pay-What-You-Can Workshop
No pressure. Just play.
ποΈ Thursday, August 21 β’ β° 7:00β9:00 PM
π Howard County Arts Council β Classroom 14
π 8510 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
π΅ Pay What You Can
π Everyone welcome β no experience needed!
Improv for Fun: Pay-What-You-Can Workshop
No pressure. Just play.
ποΈ Tuesday, August 26 β’ β° 7:00β9:00 PM
π Carroll Baldwin Hall β Conference Room
π 9035 Baltimore St, Savage, MD 20763
π΅ Pay What You Can
π Everyone welcome β no experience needed!
Explore SolPlay: Classes, workshops, and experiences for everyone.
π Class Info & Pricing
Weβre 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.
Weβre currently offering Level 1, with Levels 2β5 coming soon.
Eligibility:
SolPlay classes are open to adults only. Youβre eligible for Level 2 or higher if youβve completed Level 1 with SolPlay or another improv school.
Repeating a class?
Youβll receive 50% off any level you've already taken with SolPlay.
π§© 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. Youβll explore the basics of βYes, And,β 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, youβll 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. Itβs 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. Youβll 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, youβll 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.
π 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.
Youβll 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 β itβs a powerful tool for personal and social growth. Through engaging exercises and spontaneous play, improv builds confidence, adaptability, creativity, and meaningful connections.
Hereβs how:
π§ Self Intelligence (Know Yourself)
Improv helps you understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, developing:
β Confidence and self-acceptance
β Adaptability to new situations
β Courage and vulnerability
π€ Social Intelligence (Connecting with Others)
Collaboration is key in improv, strengthening:
β Trust and rapport with others
β Acceptance of different perspectives
β A willingness to let go of ego for group success
πββοΈ Physical Intelligence (Body Awareness & Presence)
Your body is a vital part of communication. Improv enhances:
β Non-verbal communication skills
β Assertiveness and presence through body language
β Comfort and ease in different environments
π£οΈ Verbal Intelligence (Effective Communication)
Improv sharpens communication skills by improving:
β Storytelling and narrative ability
β Empathetic listening and understanding others
β Clear and expressive speech
π Spatial Intelligence (Awareness of Space)
Creating imaginary environments in improv builds:
β Spatial awareness and movement
β Ability to create and share focus
β Mental visualization and imagination
π¨ Creative Intelligence (Innovation & Problem-Solving)
Creativity is like a muscle β it grows with practice. Improv boosts:
β Spontaneity and thinking on the spot
β Comfort with risk-taking and overcoming fear of failure
β Open-mindedness and innovative problem-solving
Improv isnβt just for performers β itβs for anyone looking to grow and have fun while doing it! πβ¨