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Learn the Secrets of Improv Teaching

Whether you’re just starting out or leveling up, this book unlocks your inner instructor and helps you deliver memorable, effective, and fun improv classes.

“Exceedingly handy!” — Jill Bernard, International Improv Teacher and Performer

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    Andrew Berkowitz
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The ultimate playbook for energizing, engaging classes

Discover the essential tools and insider tips that will take your improv teaching from unsure to unforgettable!

Pick a Topic

Learn to avoid vague or unfocused classes that confuse students

Identify Skills

Deconstruct improv skills to reach your class goal

Develop Exercises

Learn to select exercises (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

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  1. Welcome to Teaching
  2. What Makes a Great Teacher
  3. Choosing Your Class Topic
  4. Identifying Atomic Skills
  5. Developing Exercises
  6. Overcoming Mental Blockers
  7. Finalizing Your Syllabus
  8. It's Class Day!
  9. Winning the Beginning: How to Start Your Class
  10. Keeping Things Moving: Mastering the Classroom
  11. Running Exercises
  12. The Mechanics of Side Coaching
  13. And, Scene! How to End Your Class
  14. Working with Students
  15. Final Thoughts on Getting Started (and Getting Better)
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Is This Book For Me?

This book is for you if...

You're teaching curious

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

You haven't taught yet

And you think you might be ready to start. You'll find everything 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 an experienced teacher

And you'd like to grow your skills and knowledge.

You are my mom

Look mom, I wrote a book!

The Reviews Are In

From new teachers to seasoned pros, here's what people are saying
"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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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Ali Pascale Decker
Dallas, TX
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Jill Bernard

“A very practical guide that first-time improv teachers can use to go from just an inkling of an idea into a polished workshop. Exceedingly handy!”

—Jill Bernard, International Improv Teacher and Performer

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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.

Reach out any time with questions, comments, or just to say hello. Andrew is portable and would love to visit your theater to teach the teachers.

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