From the Second City to the Magic City!
LIVE SHOWS & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING!
LIVE SHOWS
Training Center
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Level 1
Improv Basics! This is where it all starts! Whether you are a seasoned improviser or a beginner, in this comprehensive class you will be introduced to the foundational pillars of creating top notch sustainable improv with our unique way of training at CMSimprov. This class concludes with a live performance.
Adult Class 18+
7 weeks | Sundays 530p-830p
October 27 - December 15
*Skipping December 1
Cost: $250
Live Show on Friday, December 20
Meet Arch!
CMSimprov Head Coach & Creative Director
An American director and comedian specializing in improv and sketch comedy. A native of Chicago, Ryan now resides in Oklahoma. A long-time fixture of the sketch and improv scene in Chicago, Arch spent much of his 20's and 30's performing, directing and teaching at iO Theater Annoyance and The Second City. A former resident company member of The Second City, Arch later went on to direct for The Second City National Touring Company and teach for The Second City’s celebrated Conservatory. Archibald also worked as the Artistic Director of the Village Theatre in Atlanta, GA where he spearheaded many excellent shows and projects as well as fully revamp their Training Center with new curriculums. While in Atlanta, he served as Executive Director of the Atlanta Improv Festival. Arch is a member of several popular touring improv ensembles including The Swamp and Search Engine; he also performs stand-up and solo sketch comedy as Little Archibald. In 2022, he was a finalist for Tulsa's Best Stand-up at Tulsa Comedy Club. Arch is a former cast member of Boom Chicago (2004, 2008) and recently returned to direct the theater's 30th Anniversary show.
From the Studio to the MAIN STAGE!
We are thrilled to offer LIVE SHOWS & professional improvisation training right here in Tulsa, Oklahoma!
Creating a community for comedians to elevate their skills together and deliver top notch professional performances to Tulsa!
CMSimprov offers top-tier professional training for improvisers and comedians, led by experienced artists from renowned comedy institutions such as The Second City, Upright Citizens Brigade, iO, and more!
Our mission is to cultivate a community where performers can enhance their skills together and progress to our main stage, delivering top-notch entertainment to Tulsa & beyond!
Our Classes
Where the students become the Headliners!
Level 1
Improv Basics! This is where it all starts! Whether you are a seasoned improviser or a beginner, in this comprehensive class you will be introduced to the foundational pillars of creating top notch sustainable improv with our unique way of training at CMSimprov. This class concludes with a live performance.
6 weeks | Once a week for 3hrs.
Level 2
Character & Games! This class builds off of the fundamentals of the previous level, while placing a specific focus on building characters and establishing “game”. This class concludes with a live performance.
6 weeks | Once a week for 3hrs.
Level 3
Advanced Scene Study! This class builds off of the previous level with a advanced focus on scene work. This class concludes with a live performance.
*Skill approval from the Coach is required as a pre-requisite.
6 weeks | Once a week for 3hrs.
Level 4
Game Theory! This class ties everything you’ve learned thus far together and emphasizes the importance of “game” within a scene and introduces several show structures. This class concludes with a live performance.
6 weeks | Once a week for 3 hrs.
CMSimprov Advanced
Advanced Improv! This on-going conservatory style class refines and elevates the improvisers skills and leads to our main stage! This class concludes with a live performance.
*Skill approval from the Coach is required as a pre-requisite.
6 weeks | Once a week for 3hrs.
A word from Cody…
For many actors, comedy training is essential for honing their craft. I spent my entire tenure in LA training at the Upright Citizens Brigade, eventually landing in their advanced program and performing on an independent team. Oklahoma has been home to numerous talented comedians and improvisers over the years, and we are thrilled to create a community where they can regularly train and perform. CMSimprov draws inspiration from the exceptional training found at the nation's leading comedy institutions and is led by a true professional, Ryan “Arch” Archibald, who has an incredible resume & career in the art. At CMSimprov we strive for excellence on stage and look forward to entertaining Tulsa and Oklahoma for many years to come!
This is only the beginning.
-CM