Level 0 serves to introduce people who are curious about improv but may be hesitant to commit to a multi-week course, are limited on time, are intimidated by potentially performing, or want to “try before you buy”. Level 0 serves as an introduction to the fun in improv and the basic concepts that make improv work.
Promise of the workshop: A half-day, no-pressure intro to improv where you can experiment, laugh, and mess up in a kind room.
Intended participants: No prior experience is needed. This workshop is designed for people who are improv-curious, anxious about performing, or returning to improv after a long time away.
The facilitators to are active members in the Amalgam Improv community, so they will lead with a collaborative spirit, know what is happening in the scene, and have connections across the community.
Before you sign-up, ensure you are committed to our course and workshop agreements, which you can view here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pQkfmAReQmnHVtYJJzekrRmd7QWaxPa92S5UOOdH1Ug/edit?usp=sharing
Logistics
This Level 0 course will take place on January 17th, 2026 from 10am to 3pm at StartingBlock. Attendees will have a lunch break from 12-1pm and lunch is not included in the registration cost. In total, attendees will participate in 4 hours of activities and games.
StartingBlock can be a confusing place to locate! Give yourself extra time to find it. We will gather on the southeast side of the American Family Insurance building that houses StartingBlock. This is the entrance of the building that faces Vintage Brewing Company and has some modern art sculptures nearby. StartingBlock’s address is 821 E Washington Ave 2nd floor, Madison, WI, 53703. A map to the StartingBlock meeting space is on this page.
You can cancel your ticket up to a week prior to the Class 0 date. Refund may be subject to sales tax still.
Level 0 serves to introduce people who are curious about improv but may be hesitant to commit to a multi-week course, are limited on time, are intimidated by potentially performing, or want to “try before you buy”. Level 0 serves as an introduction to the fun in improv and the basic concepts that make improv work.
Promise of the workshop: A half-day, no-pressure intro to improv where you can experiment, laugh, and mess up in a kind room.
Intended participants: No prior experience is needed. This workshop is designed for people who are improv-curious, anxious about performing, or returning to improv after a long time away.
The facilitators to are active members in the Amalgam Improv community, so they will lead with a collaborative spirit, know what is happening in the scene, and have connections across the community.
Before you sign-up, ensure you are committed to our course and workshop agreements, which you can view here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pQkfmAReQmnHVtYJJzekrRmd7QWaxPa92S5UOOdH1Ug/edit?usp=sharing
Logistics
This Level 0 course will take place on January 17th, 2026 from 10am to 3pm at StartingBlock. Attendees will have a lunch break from 12-1pm and lunch is not included in the registration cost. In total, attendees will participate in 4 hours of activities and games.
StartingBlock can be a confusing place to locate! Give yourself extra time to find it. We will gather on the southeast side of the American Family Insurance building that houses StartingBlock. This is the entrance of the building that faces Vintage Brewing Company and has some modern art sculptures nearby. StartingBlock’s address is 821 E Washington Ave 2nd floor, Madison, WI, 53703. A map to the StartingBlock meeting space is on this page.
You can cancel your ticket up to a week prior to the Class 0 date. Refund may be subject to sales tax still.
