Improv Classes - Mobile, Alabama
Improv Classes in Mobile, Alabama
You do not have to be funny. Learn to listen, trust your instincts, and think on your feet — in a room where no one is put on the spot. Bay Cities classes in Mobile, Alabama are for adults who want more confidence, better public speaking, and a genuinely fun night out. No experience needed. No audition.
Innovation Portal, 358 St. Louis St, Mobile, AL 36602 (unless otherwise noted). Adults 18+ unless noted.
Monday Drop-In Improv
Mondays, 6:30–8:00pm. Innovation Portal, 358 St. Louis St, Mobile (unless otherwise noted). First visit FREE — after that, $15 per night, pay at the door. Cap: 20 — RSVP to hold your spot.
Not ready for a 6-week class? Start here. Warm-up, group games, pairs, and a jam at the end. No one is forced to perform. Come alone, bring a friend — their first visit is free too. This is the best way to try improv before you commit to Level One.
The first Drop-In is Monday, February 15, 2027 (Presidents Day), then every Monday, 6:30–8pm, except: Monday, February 8, 2027 — no Drop-In, Lundi Gras; Monday, November 22, 2027 — Thanksgiving week, no Drop-In; Monday, December 20 and December 27, 2027 — Christmas break, no Drop-In.
Drop-In RUNS on these Monday holidays: Presidents Day Feb 15, 2027 (first Drop-In); Memorial Day May 31, 2027; Columbus Day Oct 11, 2027.
Returning students: RSVP here too and pay $15 at the door.
IMPROV 1-2-3: The 3-Hour Crash Course for Professionals
$100 — Third Saturday of each month, 10am–1pm. Innovation Portal, 358 St. Louis St, Mobile (unless otherwise noted). Cap 16, 8 minimum to run.
Foundations, Character, and The Game — in one Saturday morning. For professionals who talk to clients for a living: salespeople, real estate agents, managers, and anyone who presents, negotiates, or leads a team. No experience needed. No audition. No one forced to perform.
Hour 1 — Foundations: listen, yes-and, think on your feet. Hour 2 — Character: step into the other person’s shoes, read the room. Hour 3 — The Game: find the pattern in a conversation, handle objections, close without forcing it.
2027 dates — third Saturdays: Sat Jan 16 (first workshop), Feb 20, Mar 20, Apr 17, May 15, Jun 19, Jul 17, Aug 21, Sep 18, Oct 16, Nov 20, Dec 18. Jun 19 and Dec 18 run as scheduled.
Workshop graduates get $25 off Level One: Foundations if they register within 30 days.
Level One: Foundations
$199 — 6 weeks, Tuesdays 6–8pm. Innovation Portal, 358 St. Louis St, Mobile (unless otherwise noted). 12 students max, 8 minimum to run.
The beginning. Learn the fundamentals of improv: listening, agreement, making offers, supporting your scene partner, and discovering the funny in the ordinary. No stage experience required. You will finish the 6 weeks with a class showcase in the last week of class (week 6).
2027 Level One dates — Session 1 Feb 16–Mar 23, 2027 (Tuesdays: Feb 16, Feb 23, Mar 2, Mar 9, Mar 16, Mar 23); Session 2 Mar 30–May 4, 2027 (Mar 30, Apr 6, Apr 13, Apr 20, Apr 27, May 4); Session 3 Aug 10–Sep 14, 2027 (Aug 10, Aug 17, Aug 24, Aug 31, Sep 7, Sep 14); Session 4 Sep 21–Oct 26, 2027 (Sep 21, Sep 28, Oct 5, Oct 12, Oct 19, Oct 26).
No Level One classes Jan 22–Feb 9, 2027 (Mardi Gras), or on Thanksgiving week.
Level Two: Character
$199 — 6 weeks, Tuesdays 6–8pm. Innovation Portal, 358 St. Louis St, Mobile (unless otherwise noted). 12 students max, 8 minimum to run. Prerequisite: Level One.
Go deeper. Character work — building a character, relationships, and scene structure — and building longer, stronger scenes with a partner you trust.
2027 dates: May 11–Jun 15, 2027 (May 11, May 18, May 25, Jun 1, Jun 8, Jun 15); Nov 2–Dec 14, 2027 (Nov 2, Nov 9, Nov 16, Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14; no class Tue Nov 23 — Thanksgiving week).
Level Three: The Game
$199 — 6 weeks, Tuesdays 6–8pm. Innovation Portal, 358 St. Louis St, Mobile (unless otherwise noted). 12 students max, 8 minimum to run. Prerequisite: Level Two. Only 1 Level Three class per year.
Our most advanced class, for students who have completed Level Two and want to perform at a higher level. Learn to find the game of the scene — spot the funny pattern, and play it.
2027 date: Jun 22–Jul 27, 2027 (Jun 22, Jun 29, Jul 6, Jul 13, Jul 20, Jul 27). Next Level Three: 2028, date to confirm.
How classes work
One night a week, same night, same time — Level One, Two, and Three are all Tuesdays 6–8pm; Drop-In is Mondays 6:30–8pm.
Small classes: 12 max, 8 minimum to run — if a class does not reach 8, we will let you know in advance and move you to the next session or refund you.
No experience needed for Level One or Drop-In — you do not have to be funny, outgoing, or an actor.
Showcase: in the last week of class (week 6); participation is optional and does not affect whether you advance to the next level.
What to bring: just yourself, comfortable clothes, and water — no preparation, no homework, no lines to memorize.
FAQ
I've never done improv. Is Level One for me?
Yes, Level One is designed for complete beginners; most students have never done improv before.
Do I have to be funny?
No. We teach listening, confidence, and thinking on your feet. Funny is a side effect.
What if I miss a class?
You may miss up to 2 of the 6 sessions and still advance to the next level. Miss 3 or more, talk to Jon — you will usually need to retake the level. There are no formal make-up classes, because we run one Tuesday section at a time. If you miss a Tuesday, come to Monday Drop-In that week to catch up.
What is the refund policy?
Full refund (minus card fees) or full credit up to 7 days before your class starts. Credit only from 7 days to 48 hours before. No refund after class starts, except if Bay Cities cancels your class — then a full refund or transfer, your choice.
Can I transfer to a later session?
Yes, transfer once, free, to the next session of the same level, if you tell us at least 7 days before your class starts.
What if my class does not run?
We need 8 students to run, 12 max. If a class does not reach 8, we will email you at least 7 days before and offer a transfer, credit, or full refund.
Can I try it before I pay $199?
Yes, Monday Drop-In, first visit free. That is the whole point of Monday.
Do I have to perform in front of an audience?
Participation in class is always your choice — no one is forced to perform in Drop-In. Level One / Two / Three include a showcase in the last week of class (week 6).
Where are classes?
Innovation Portal, 358 St. Louis St, Mobile, AL 36602, unless otherwise noted.
How do I sign up?
Use the Register button for the class you want. If registration is not open yet, join the waitlist and we will email you first when it opens.
Questions about classes? Email Jon@BayCitiesImprov.com or call/text 251-447-7579.
