IMPROV with Sahir

Improv is where creativity, collaboration, and quick thinking come together. Whether you’re looking to build confidence, meet new people, improve communication skills, or simply have fun, this two-level improv program at G5A offers a welcoming space to learn, experiment, and play.

Both the Beginner and Intermediate courses consist of 8 sessions of 90 minutes for each session and conclude with a live showcase at G5A’s Black Box.

Schedule

Beginner Improv

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Intermediate Improv

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Session Dates (on Saturdays and Sundays)

July 04, 05

July 11, 12

July 18, 19

July 25, 26

Final Showcase: Friday, July 31, 2026

Perfect for anyone new to improv. Through games, exercises, and scene work, participants will learn the fundamentals of improvisation while building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills.

Ideal for:

First-time performers

Anyone looking to think on their feet

People wanting to build confidence and meet new people

No prior experience required.

Designed for participants with prior improv experience who are ready to deepen their practice. The course explores scene structure, finding the game, character work, ensemble building, and introductory long-form improvisation.

Ideal for:

Improvisers with previous training

Actors and performers

Anyone looking to strengthen their scene work and instincts

About the Instructor – Sahir Mehta
Sahir Mehta is an actor and improviser trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He is the co-creator of It Takes 2, a fully improvised play staged at NMACC and NCPA, a core member of Medium Sized Improv, and co-producer of On the Spot. With over five years of teaching experience, Sahir’s classes focus on building strong fundamentals in a supportive, collaborative, and highly interactive environment.