Express your Creativity and Explore Nature!
Currently based in Manhattan, Improv in the Park is an eight-week
improv course that is taught completely outdoors!
Learn the basics of the improv art form while exploring a different park in NYC every week!
All experience levels are welcome, we especially encourage newer artists who want to learn the tried and true fundamentals of improv comedy in a brand new setting.
To register for our upcoming summer semester, fill out the form at the bottom of the page with your name, contact information, and a statement of your desire to participate.
For questions send an email to newleavesurbanreform@gmail.com
2024 Summer Semester Aug, 3rd-Sep, 21st
Overview of curriculum
Week 2; Character & Relationship
Week 3; Where, the W of C.R.O.W.
Week 4; Wrap up of C.R.O.W.
Weeks 5-8; Open the Scenes!
Weekly locations
Aug, 3rd; The Battery (near Seaglass Carousel)
Aug, 10th; Tompkins Square Park (near South entrance)
Aug, 17th; FDR Four Freedoms Park (on Roosevelt Island)
Aug, 24th; Riverside Park (near 72nd Street entrance)
Aug, 31st; Brooklyn Bridge Park (Pier 3)
Sept, 7th; Morningside Park (near Morningside Waterfall)
Sept, 14th; Washington Square Park (near West entrance)
Sept, 21st; Central Park (Sheep Meadow)
About the teacher
Josh Curwen has over 10 years of stand-up and improv comedy experience, as well as acting, performing in New York City, Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, and Milwaukee, WI.
Taught by world-class professionals such Ryan Stiles from “Who’s line is it anyways” and legendary voice actor Steve Blum, Josh has honed his skills to become a teacher who specializes in bringing out the funniest and most confident version of you.