The BCC is a theater company founded by Philip Markle and Annie Donley, former directors of Annoyance Theatre NY, with a focus on supporting and rewarding artists. They provide a welcoming space for artistic experimentation and offer an improvisation curriculum that empowers performers to find their unique voice and transition to professional performance.
Unleash your spontaneity and creativity on stage with our introductory improv course. Build your confidence while honing your comedic timing. Join a supportive community of fellow comedians and have a blast.
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Tuesday, Apr 30th, 7–10pm Eastern Time
Elevate your improvisational skills to new heights, expand your creativity, and unleash your comedic potential. Join us for a transformative journey to challenge your mind and push your comedic boundaries.
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Monday, Apr 29th, 7–10pm Eastern Time
Unlock the secrets of comedic mastery in this workshop where short-form improv takes center stage. Dive into a world of scene-based antics, character hilarity, and audience participation madness. Elevate your improv game and connect with your audience like never before.
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Sunday, Apr 7th, 6–9pm Eastern Time
Unleash the authentic joy within as you journey through the whimsical world of clowning. Led by a seasoned instructor, this workshop invites you to discover the raw space of presence and wonder before the scene unfolds. Through playful exploration and shared laughter, find courage, availability, and a deeper connection to your humanity.
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Tuesday, Apr 9th, 7–10pm Eastern Time
Elevate your improv game with fearless play and advanced scene techniques in this intensive course. Embrace artistic freedom, surprise yourself, and master the vocabulary of long-form improv. Join us for an unforgettable journey to enhance your improv skills and perform for a live audience.
Next start date:
Monday, Jun 24th, 6:30–10pm Eastern Time
Unlock your improv potential this summer with an intensive program at Brooklyn’s premier comedy theater. Develop your skills, overcome self-doubt, and embrace the thrill of live performance in a supportive environment. Join us for a transformative journey into the world of improv!
Next start date:
Monday, Jun 24th, 6:30–10pm Eastern Time
Looking to enhance your improv skills? Join the dynamic Drop-in Improv class at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective and receive expert guidance from the hilarious Micah Sterenberg. With a focus on specific themes and plenty of scenes and notes, this class offers the perfect opportunity to fine-tune your abilities. All experience levels are welcome!
Next start date:
Wednesday, Apr 10th, 7–9:30pm Eastern Time
Unlock the secrets of improv mastery in this immersive workshop, where you'll delve into the depths of theme detection and utilization. Gain invaluable insights into the art of crafting compelling narratives on stage, drawing from the rich tradition of Chicago's long-form improv. Elevate your performance skills and unleash your creative potential in every scene.
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Saturday, Apr 27th, 3–6pm Eastern Time
Discover the essence of Chicago-style improv in this immersive workshop led by seasoned experts Gretchen and James. Dive deep into the fundamentals that define the art form, from grounded scene work to the nuanced art of callbacks. Unleash your creativity and hone your collaborative skills in this rare opportunity to experience the heart of improv brought to NYC.
Next start date:
Sunday, Apr 28th, 3–6pm Eastern Time
The BCC was created in 2018 by Philip Markle and Annie Donley, former directors of the infamous Annoyance Theatre NY, with a mission to produce theater that financially rewards artists, fosters and encourages risk-taking and new talent, and inspires students to approach performance from a place of joy.
The BCC fosters and promotes the Brooklyn comedy community by creating a welcoming space for artistic experimentation. We produce shows with a strong point of view and sense of self. We believe in supporting and rewarding artistic producers, most notably through our policy that Producers at BCC earn a significant percentage of the box office (50% of box after the first $55 in ticket sales).
We are pairing this theater program with an original improvisation curriculum designed around three core concepts: first to empower each individual performer to find his or her unique voice and own it with confidence onstage. Second, to pair that specific, personal feedback with an ensemble-minded focus in adding your distinct voice to the group. Lastly, we give each the student the tools and practices to go from the classroom to performing professionally -- by embracing what you and only you can do onstage.
Reviews of Brooklyn Comedy Collective
(5.0-star rating across
4 reviews)
Improv Level 1
Anonymous review on 10/23/2023
Sara Hennersson is an excellent teacher/mentor. Gives fantastic feedback and makes the go by fast. Her analysis and examples to enhance our own creativity is extraordinary. Highly recommend this class for beginners.
Drop-in Stand-Up
Reviewed by Stephen W. on 2/12/2024
Voice-Over: Level 1
Anonymous review on 8/26/2020
Stand-Up Level 1: Finding Your Voice (Online)
Anonymous review on 2/27/2019
Review Summary by CourseHorse
Students at Brooklyn Comedy Collective praise the classes for providing excellent feedback and valuable mentorship. They appreciate the teacher, Sara Hennersson, for her ability to make the classes engaging and stimulating, and for her exceptional analysis and examples that enhance creativity. The classes are highly recommended for beginners, indicating that they provide a strong foundation for learning comedy. Students walk away from the classes with improved skills and enhanced creativity.
Direct quotes:
1. "Sara Hennersson gives fantastic feedback and makes the class go by fast."
2. "Her analysis and examples to enhance our own creativity is extraordinary."
3. "Highly recommend this class for beginners."
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