Improv 401 (Sundays 11/9-1/11 @11:00am-1:45pm Skipping 11/30, 12/21, and 12/28)

A black-and-white photo features a glasses-wearing individual in a light shirt, dramatically holding their chest. The image is adorned with bold text: Rise Comedy and Improv 401: Pattern and Heightening. Discover the dynamic flair of Denver comedy at its finest!.

Class Details

Class Runs: Sunday mornings @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM MT
Class Dates: Sun 11/9/25 - Sun 1/11/26 (7 classes total)
Location: RISE Comedy, 1260 22nd St, Denver, CO 80205
Instructor(s): Archer Rosenkrantz
Price: $351/person (includes fees)
Special Notes:
  • This class has a more complex schedule to accommodate the Holiday Season. Please read class description carefully to make sure you are aware of skip dates.
  • Students will receive an email with class details and links 12-24 hours before the class. If you do not see this email, please check your spam folder as well!
  • Minimum class size is 8 students.
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Improv 401 (Sundays 11/9-1/11 @11:00am-1:45pm Skipping 11/30, 12/21, and 12/28)

In Level 401 you’ll learn to recognize the pattern that scenes naturally create and learn how to exploit the tool of heightening to maximize the pattern’s impact in the scene.

Prerequisite:  Improv 301

Student Showcase:  Monday, January 18th from 6:30pm -10:30pm
Instructor: Archer Rosenkrantz (They/Him) is a trans, queer, and autistic performance artist from Los Angeles. They’ve been studying improv since they were a kid, beginning with the Comedy Sportz High School League. Since then, they’ve studied under notable schools of comedy all over the country. Although improv is their home, they can be found on stages around Colorado performing sketch, stand up, puppetry, and walk around characters. On Tik Tok, Archer has gained a following under the name Archiebeshort, where they create comedic and educational content that tackles the intersectionality of LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse identities. Archer formally studied Inclusive Education in college, and their passion for teaching follows them into the artforms they love.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
11/9 @6:30pm – First Class!
11/16 @6:30pm – Week 2
11/23 @6:30pm – Week 3
11/30 @6:30pm – skip to accommodate Thanksgiving Travelling
12/7 @6:30pm – Week 4
12/14 @6:30pm – Week 5
12/21 @6:30pm skip to accommodate Christmas/ Holiday Travelling
12/28 @6:30pm skip to accommodate New Years/ Holiday Travelling
1/4 @6:30pm – Week 6
1/11 @6:30pm – Week 7 – Final Class!