Big Canvas Training Center

07/18/2022

Level 2 class please check your emails.

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07/11/2022

Due to possible instructor illness the 7/11 level 2 class is cancelled. Please check your emails later for more details.

06/20/2022

Due to absences the class for 620 will be cancelled. Options for make up will be sent out.

08/04/2021

Three more spaces are available for our in-person Long Form classes starting on Tuesday 8/10 at 7:00 PM

Interest in Short Form classes (starting on Monday 8/9) has been tremendous. We almost have enough to split into two classes! So we have 10 more spaces available.

Internships and scholarships are available.

PM David Hayden with questions, You can also PM David to signup or signup on line!

07/26/2021

Demand for our Monday Short-Form class has been tremendous. If you have tried to sign up and got a message that it is "sold out," please comment below or private message David Hayden. If there is enough interested, we will split into two Monday evening classes. Either way, there's still room for you!

There are still a few spots open for Tuesday long-form classes.

Hope to see you soon!

07/13/2021

Great news! Big Canvas is resuming in-person improv classes!

Short-Form Level 1 begins on Monday August 9th.
Long-Form Level 1 begins on Tuesday August 10th.

Discounts are available for Big Canvas Alums and house team members. Also, there are internships and scholarships are available. PM David Hayden for details.

See the comments below for links to the signup. Hope to see you there!

06/24/2021

Big Canvas is excited to announce the resumption of in-person improv classes!

Short Form Level 1 resumes Monday, August 9th from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Long Form Level 1 resumes Tuesday, August 10th from 7:00 - 10:00 PM.

Each include eight classes, with no classes Labor Day week. Class shows are tentatively scheduled for Friday October 8th. Level 2 classes are scheduled to begin in mid-October.

House team members and Big Canvas Alumni qualify for discounts. Internships and scholarships are also available. Students who were taking classes in 2020 before the shutdown should have an email detailing their options.

Our classes will adhere to CDC and local COVID protocols, which may change and evolve.

Stay tuned here for more details. Comment below or private message David Hayden if you have any questions. And we hope to see you in class, on a real stage, real soon!

06/18/2021

WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY LIVE! Stop down for low-key fun and rehearsal!

Live Improv is returning! Feeling rusty? No worries, cause it's just like riding a bike! We have a shake-off-the-rust-tune-up-rehearsal coming up the Wednesday 6/23 starting at 6:30 PM. At the Big Canvas Theater - on a real STAGE! Drop on down for some fun.

02/19/2021

Some information from the new leadership at Second City Chicago. Also, the deal for Second City's purchase was finalized yesterday. Ping me if you have questions or comments.

New executive producer Jon Carr aims to rehabilitate the iconic improv company.

02/16/2021

Here's a great improv tip from a great improv teacher - the wonderful Liz Allen. The Improv Tip series on YouTube is excellent, check it out when you get a chance.

Improv, Improv Comedy, Improvisation - whatever you call it, we're here to help. In this week’s improv tip, guest tipper and veteran improviser and teacher t...

07/31/2020

July is almost over, but not 185! 185 Wrestlers walk into a bar:

07/28/2020

Tuesday Morning - Caption This!