You Can Teach Improv (Yes, You!)

Learn to Love Teaching—I'll Show You How

Whether you’re just starting out or leveling up, unlock your inner instructor and learn the secrets to delivering memorable, effective, and fun classes.

Pick a Topic

Learn to avoid vague or unfocused classes that confuse students

Identify Skills

Deconstruct the skills you'll need to teach to reach your class goal

Develop Exercises

Learn to select exercises you've done before (or have fun inventing your own)

Build Your Syllabus

Everything you need to know to put together a killer class plan

Manage the Class

Run a class that's awesome for every student, beginning to end

Side Coach Confidently

Help your students learn best in the moment

What's in the Book

Welcome to Teaching
What Makes a Great Teacher
Choosing Your Class Topic
Identifying Atomic Skills
Developing Exercises
Overcoming Mental Blockers
Finalizing Your Syllabus
It's Class Day!
Winning the Beginning: How to Start Your Class
Keeping Things Moving: Mastering the Classroom
Running Exercises
The Mechanics of Side Coaching
And, Scene! How to End Your Class
Working with Students
Final Thoughts on Getting Started (and Getting Better)

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Wait, Is This Book For Me?

This book is for you if...

You haven't taught yet

And you think you might be ready to start. You'll find everyything you need to get started.

You've taught a little bit

And you'd like to get better or gain more confidence. This is the missing manual you wish you had before.

You're teaching curious

You'll learn why you don't have to be a great improviser to start your teaching journey.

You are my mom

Look mom, I wrote a book!

The Reviews Are In!

Actual humans who loved the book

"There were so many things that I felt I sort of knew instinctively, but reading them made it much more clear and brought the 'why' to the forefront of my mind."

Coleman O'Toole

St. Petersburg, FL

"You capture the heart of teaching improv: creating a safe place for improv students to learn, have fun, and build confidence."

Rachel Rogers

Los Angeles, CA

"I found myself nodding in agreement through much of it. I really wish there had been a resource like this when I started."

Ria Toricelli

Jersey Shore, NJ

"It's simple and easy for newer improvisers to read. My understanding of improv was improved just by reading this book."

Kathryn Dionne

Clearwater, FL

"I am a public school teacher professionally, and the way you break down finding an objective for the class is truly excellent."

Ali Pascale Decker

Dallas, TX

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About The Author

Andrew Berkowitz is Artistic Director Emeritus at ComedySportz Portland and a teacher and performer at theaters and festivals around world. He currently lives in Richmond, Virginia, USA, with a dog, two cats, and one girlfriend.