Things You'll Need:
- An education in improvisation
- 1 to 7 improv-educated friends
- A quiet, roomy space
- A coach
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Step 1
If you don't have training in improvisation already; then seek out some classes. Diving into improv without any education is, for most, a recipe for failure. If you aren't fortunate enough to live in a city with an improv school, look into theater programs at your local community college.
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Step 2
Scout out a handful of like-minded talented individuals you could see yourself working with. If you're taking improv classes, consider picking people from your class. That way you already have an established rapport.
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Step 3
Once you have performers picked out, hold an initial meeting. This meeting should discuss the mission of the group, its goals and its potential rehearsal schedule. Just because it's improv doesn't mean you don't need to practice.
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Step 4
Next solicit a more experienced improviser to be your coach. You can meet coaches by taking classes or by going to see improv shows. There may even be online resources, such as the Chicago Improv Network, that could help you find a credible instructor.
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Step 5
Once you have found a coach, schedule your first rehearsal. Be sure to select a quiet, spacious room to rehearse in.
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Step 6
Begin scouting out venues to perform. Practice gets dull without a goal in mind.
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Step 7
Once you've found a venue, schedule a show about a month in advance. That way your group along with your coach will have a motivation to rehearse.
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Step 8
Before your first show, think of a name for your group. It could be an inside joke or just the combination of a few random words.
