Join us in Downtown GILBERT for our next round of improv classes!
Step into the hilarious world of improv comedy to develop your creative skills.
Whether you are first timer with no experience and a load of enthusiasm and willingness; or a seasoned player ready to level up and sharpen your skills, JesterZ Training Center has the class for you!!
JesterZ Improv Comedy is located at 228 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234 (see map for parking)
ALL CLASSES ARE 8 WEEKS & INCLUDE A PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE
(unless otherwise noted)
All 2026 classes begin the week of:
Jan 5 | Mar 9 | May 11 | Jul 20 | Sep 21
Level 1 – Beginning Improv Class
Our beginning Improv class is designed to teach basic improvisational skills through different exercises and games. Students can anticipate a safe environment where they can express ideas, receive feedback, and be treated with respect from other students and our instructors. You’ll be learning such topics as Yes, And, Space/Object Work, exposition, among other things. Improv is your chance to push yourself and see what you’re truly capable of.
This class (and all our classes) are appropriate for all. No profanity or off-color content allowed. We push our students to be creative without being “dirty” or “blue”.
NEXT L1 DATE:
Monday’s March 9th 6:00p
Level 2 & 3* – Char Dev, Storytelling & Comedy
Bring your characters to life with unique personalities, quirks, and backstories that will captivate your audience! Learn to create engaging, dynamic, and unforgettable (and funny!) characters—from an outrageous neighbor to a low-status CEO or a fairytale princess who dreams of being a drill sergeant. No need for accents or awards, just a passion for the “pretend” world.
We’ll dive deep into comedic techniques, exploring scene “games,” patterns, and advanced tools like Set Up, Set Up, Twist and Big, Bigger, Biggest. Take your improv from a 2 to a 10 as you find your comedic voice, exaggerate truth, and elevate every scene.
*Level 2 & 3 are interchangeable and require L1 completion to enroll. Taught together or separate depending on amount of students.
Next L2 Date:
Wed. Mar 11th at 7:30
Next L3 Date:
Wed. Mar 11th at 6:00
Level 4 – Rising Stars Performance Prep
Class & Coaching Every Tuesday from 6:00-7:30
“Performance Prep” at JesterZ Improv is your ticket to becoming a professional improv comedic actor. This class is all about honing your skills and taking your talent to the next level. Each Tuesday class will give you 60 minutes of focused coaching on the skills that will give your performance the “wow-factor” that JesterZ is known for. Then, you’ll get 30+ minutes of overlap rehearsal with the Main Stage Cast! This is an opportunity to work with the professionals and interact with professionals that have been in your shoes.
We believe that practice makes perfect, so you’ll have the opportunity to step onto the Thursday “Rising Stars” Student Showcase and perform in front of a live audience! “Rising Stars” shows are every 3 weeks (3 performances total).
Our experienced instructors from JesterZ founder Jef Rawls, along with Main Stage Directors & Cast members, will guide you through the ins and outs of pushing your improv performance to the extreme and equipping you with the tools and confidence needed to shine in the world of improv.
If accepted, tuition is $290 for 9 weeks of training
Next PP Start Date: Tues Mar 10 at 6:00
Audition to be a “Rising Star”
Performance Prep studnets perform every 3 weeks on Thursday night (with more opportunities as needed!)
We pull a majority of our “Rising Stars” from our classes. We’ve watched you develop and grow and are ready for the next step. This assures us that you’ve received the proper training for the style that JesterZ is known for since 2001.
However, we recognize that there is a lot of great talent that may be ready to perform, or may have the natural skills to jump right in! If that’s the case, we’d love to see you!!
We hold auditions as needed. Please sign up! ALL Students MUST take Performance Prep Class regardless of previous experience. If accepted, tuition is $290 for 9 weeks of training.
Already approved? Need to pay for Performance Prep?
Weekly Improv Class: Ages 12-17
Hey Parents! Are you ready to watch your teens embark on an incredible journey of laughter, learning, and friendship? Our Teen Improv Weekly Class is the ultimate recipe for a great time and valuable life skills rolled into an ongoing weekly experience. As your teens dive into spontaneous creativity, they’ll also be mastering essential skills like active listening, collaborating with others, and gaining unshakable confidence in expressing their unique voice and ideas. Plus, they’ll be making friendships that are sure to bring extra smiles into their lives. It’s a win-win for both you and your teens!
This class is 8 weeks with a performance at the end of each session.
Wednesdays 4:30-6:00p
Next Start date: March 11
Weekly Improv Class (ages 8-11)
This class is 8 weeks with a performance at the end of each session.
Wednesdays 3:00-4:30p
Next Start date: March 11
Empower Your Teen with The Charismatic Connector Advantage™
NEXT CLASS BEGINS: Tuesday March 3rd 4:30-6:00
Next 3-Day Camp begins: March 3rd 3:00-4:30
Give your teen the gift of the 10 C’s as a foundation to help the develop the skills they need to succeed at LIFE (the things adults wish they knew earlier! The stuff they don’t teach in school).
Each of the 10 C’s have fun activities to give hands on practice and application of each vital attribute. We’ll roll-play conversations that help each student level up from where they are to be more confident in who they are!
Teenagers deal with so much social pressures in person and online. They lack connection and have minimized their communication to negative talk about self and others. Today’s youth connect their identity with likes on IG and views on TikTok.
Life Skills That Will Help Your Teen With:
- Group social skills at school, church, sports, etc.
- Communicating with adults (incl. YOU!)
- Customer service & phone skills
- Job Interview
- College prep/entrance
- Dating & 1-on-1 conversations
- Leadership roles
- Public speaking & social discomfort
- Ministry & missionary service
- Overcoming anxiety
- Interpersonal boundaries