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Improv 101 - An Improv Comedy Course by Seoul City Improv


  • Korea Improv Theater 5 CHEONGPA-RO 45-GIL, YONGSAN-GU Seoul, 140-133 Korea (the Republic of) (map)

Seoul City Improv's sold out improvisational comedy course is back.

Improv 101 is an introductory eight-session course covering improv fundamentals. Our course is designed to help you become a better collaborator and think more quickly on your feet, honing your confidence and creativity. People from all backgrounds are welcome, in the past we've had: actors, engineers, models, influencers and more–all coming together in a welcoming and engaging environment.

Seoul City Improv courses are all held in English. No experience or prerequisites are necessary!

Dates for 101
Saturdays, 11:30am-2:30pm
April 13
April 20
April 27
May 4
May 11
May 25
June 1
June 8
Graduation show:
June 15
Rehearsal @ 2:30pm
Show: 4:00 pm
at 12:00 - 3:00 pm

Cost 150,000 won

Space is VERY limited, so please reach out to us ASAP at seoulimprov@gmail.com or through Facebook and send a 20,000 won deposit to reserve your spot in the class (Nonghyup Bank, 302-1287-3805-41, Kevin Kowalk). The deposit is non-refundable.

We also will be offering a 201 course in April for students who have completed 101, or can demonstrate sufficient prior experience in improv. Please contact us for more details. 

If you are interested, but the above dates do not work for you, please don’t hesitate to let us know and we’ll update you when the next class is scheduled.

About the Instructors:

Kevin Kowalk is the Director of Seoul City Improv and has experience leading performers from all over the world. He’s performed in dozens of improv shows on the SCI stage and acted in the Seoul Players Ten Minute Play Festival.

Joel Horne trained at the Unexpected Productions School in Seattle and has over nine years of experience performing improv in Japan, Germany, Seattle, and Korea. He’s a skilled performer on the SCI stage and has been an improv session leader for over four years.

James Chung is the Asst. Director of Seoul City Improv. He has over 10 years of experience in improv comedy, with training from the Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles and workshop experience from professionals such as Emmy award winner Eddie Mujica. He has also held an Oscar award (though he has yet to win one).

*Each SCI course typically has one or two instructors, and rotate based on class level and availability. Contact us for details.

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