Improv classes
Weekly classes for 6th–9th graders, plus a high school improv troupe. Skills build week over week, leading up to a show for parents.
Improv classes and corporate training in Grapevine and Dallas–Fort Worth
Who wouldn't want to be quick on their feet, confident in their own skin, and a more collaborative partner?
This is where you say, “Ooh, ooh… me!”
Every scene starts with a suggestion.
So… who's in the audience today?
Youth programs
Confidence that shows up everywhere: on stage, in class, and at the lunch table.
Emily has taught weekly classes for students for more than 15 years. Improv here isn't about throwing kids on stage and forcing them to “be funny.” It's about turning the skills they already have into real-deal superpowers.
Workshops
One-off deep dives, or “intensives,” focused on specific skills like advanced scene work or musical improv.
1:1 coaching
Focused coaching for students preparing for performances, monologues or auditions.
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Corporate training
Think faster. Listen better. Collaborate like you rehearsed it.
If you're looking for CrossFit… you're out of luck. But improv works a lot like fitness: with a trainer coaching your form and pushing your progress, your team gets stronger and reaches its goals.
And no, nobody has to “be funny.”
On-site training
At your location, tailored to the skills you want your group to learn, with a plan customized ahead of time.
Teambuilding
A custom event built around connection and growth. Always about learning, and definitely about fun.
Adult classes
Multi-week improv classes for adults, available on request with a minimum group size.
How it works
- Tell me your goalsA quick call about your team and the skills you want to build.
- I design the sessionA tailor-made plan, built ahead of time around your goals.
- Your team shows upInteractive, practical, and ready to use Monday morning.
Workshops and training delivered for
- Corporations
- Universities
- Non-profits
- Local government
Why in the world should I learn improv?!
Let's lower your anxiety: improv training is not about throwing you on stage and forcing you to “be funny.”
It's about building up your innate skills into real-deal superpowers you can use across all aspects of life.
Soft skills
Team building
Personal benefits
Who is “The Improf”?
Hello, I'm Emily, and I'm The Improf.
I view improv as one of the most important life skills a human can have, one that builds confidence at all ages and stages of life. My passion for improv and my studies in speech communication inspired me to teach the art and science of improvisation.
For 25 years I've taught acting and improv classes, coached auditions, and led workshops and training sessions for corporations, universities, non-profits and local government.
Annnnd… it's a ton of fun!
- 25
- years teaching acting and improv
- 15+
- years of weekly student classes
My improv journey
I've been blessed with the opportunity to use my talents and gifts to bring laughter to people on stage, radio, TV and online.
- Kiddo
Total theater kid, performing in plays and filming my own camcorder “movies.”
- College
Started my improv career with Freudian Slip at Texas A&M, doing shows for thousands of students.
- Adult
Acting, mom-ing, and co-founding Pavlov's Dogs, one of DFW's longest-running performing groups.
- Instructor
Teaching weekly student classes for over 15 years, with corporate trainings in between.
You've got this, and I've got your back!
Fill out the form for more information and we'll talk soon.
Youth classes meet at