Sure, you’ve gone through life changes before, learning who you are and how you fit in this world, but what about a change that leaves you adventurous, bold, and outgoing? Improv classes at Charlotte Comedy Theater are built to get you laughing in the face of danger, speaking loud ‘n proud in public, and feeling comfortable in any situation. The best part is, it won’t leave you suddenly discovering hair in weird places. Want to learn more? Read below:
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IMPROV 101
Featured on NPR and MTV, the six-week course is designed to get you out of your comfort zone and show you how to go with the flow, live in the moment, and build relationships with others. You’ll wish you had homework, too—each week is a new chance to laugh. Plus, there’s no experience required! Sundays from 1:30- 4:00pm Wet Willies in the NC Music Factory. $150 per 6 week session. Projected start dates for 2013: April 28, June 9, July 21, Oct 20 & Dec 1. ADVANCED IMPROV CLASSES Make it through round one and not quite ready to tell your trainer "cut me"? Had training at another theater and want to brush up? Show everyone you're ready to run up a bunch of steps. Figuratively. Also, those are Rocky references. Mondays from 6:30-8:30 Wet Willies in the NC Music Factory. $150 per 6 week session. Next session starts Monday, April 29. To register for improv classes contact improvkeli@yahoo.com 
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Keli Semelsberger
CCT Founder and Instructor A performer, director and instructor of improv comedy for over 19 years, Keli Semelsberger is the founder of the Charlotte Comedy Theater. Keli was fortunate enough to learn improv from the legendary masters of the art form in Chicago; Del Close, Charna Helpern, Amy Poehler, Susan Messing, Joe Bill and Mick Napier, to name a few. She has performed at IO, the Annoyance, ComedySportz and was a founding member of the notorious tour company "Guilty Party". She founded the Charlotte Comedy Theater (originally known as ExtremeImprov) in 2001.
Keli has been featured in numerous publications for her improvisational instruction techniques and has been on MTV, NPR and TruTV. Along with improv classes, Keli continues to conduct corporate training, incorporating the playful aspects of improv. She also incorporates team building workshops with high adventure outings such as white water rafting and canopy tours. She is a certified class V white water raft guide, life coach, Reiki practitioner, and has 20 years of corporate training under her belt. She can be reached at Improvkeli@yahoo.com |
Drea Leonetti
CCT Instructor Drea has been with the CCT for over 9 years and has been instructing for many of those years. As a host, performer and instructor, her energy is bounding and she will have you laughing while you learn. Drea is also a corporate manager and pug owner, though don't get her started on how cute her dogs are. Drea teaches our advanced classes and manages the many of our shows. She is a stellar performer, inspiring instructor and an amazing person!
Matt Martinez
Training Center Director You can see Matt in action in the photo on the left. He's the one in the plaid shirt. Matt is our lead instructor for introductory classes. So he is a busy guy. He is also smart and funny and reads a lot. Especially to hone his improv craft. He has even started his own blog about it, failurefactory.org. That's him in the green plaid. You couldn't find a more interesting person to hang out with or learn improv from (besides Keli and Drea of course).
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