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We’re so excited to be back for another year of improv!

The CCMS Improv program is a year-long comprehensive study of game-based, short form improvisation directed and led by award-winning professional improviser Eric Price.

Registration for the 2023-2024 CCMS Improv Program begins on August 23 and classes begin on September 11.

PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM REQUIRES:

• Online REGISTRATION – 2023-24 registration begins August 23 and closes August 31
• RETURNING Students attend a MANDATORY CLASS  – on August 30 from 1:45-3:15 pm at the CCMS Cafeteria (please note: this is a location change, we’re not in the MPR this year).
• New Students attend a MANDATORY TRIAL CLASS  – on August 31 from 2:30-4:00 pm at the Robert Frost Auditorium.
• Parents attend MANDATORY PARENT MEETING – on August 31 from 4:00-5:00 pm at the Robert Frost Auditorium.

Please explore our web pages to learn about the program, then fill out our online Registration Form.

Have questions about the CCMS Improv Program our site doesn’t answer? Contact us at ccmsimprov@gmail.com

We’re so excited to be back for another year of improv!

The CCMS Improv program is a year-long comprehensive study of game-based, short form improvisation directed and led by award-winning professional improviser Eric Price.

Registration for the 2022-2023 CCMS Improv Program has now concluded and classes begin on September 12.

PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM REQUIRES:

• Online REGISTRATION – 2022-23 registration begins August 15 and closes August 26
• RETURNING Students attend a MANDATORY CLASS  – on August 25 from 2:30-4:00 pm at MPR Room on CCMS Campus.
• New Students attend a MANDATORY TRIAL CLASS  – on August 26 from 2:30-4:00 pm at the Robert Frost Auditorium.
• Parents attend MANDATORY PARENT MEETING – on August 26 from 4:00-5:00 pm at the Robert Frost Auditorium.

Please explore our web pages to learn about the program, then fill out our online Registration Form.

Have questions about the CCMS Improv Program our site doesn’t answer? Contact us at ccmsimprov@gmail.com

The past few years have definitely put the program’s improv skills to the test. Gratefully, with the willingness of teachers, students and parents, CCMS Improv transitioned successfully online, back to in-person classes, back online once again for winter performances, and now – at long last – we return to the Robert Frost for our spring performances! The students’ ability to rise to the occasion adds resilience to the list of life skills developed in the program.

So please join us on the weekend of May 21-22 for five, yes FIVE, amazing shows from the talented middle-school performers of the CCMS Improv Program.

Just like our students, each performance is one-of-a-kind, totally unrehearsed, and driven by audience suggestions! Come play with us! ​

SATURDAY, MAY 21
12:00 pm … Groups 5 & 10
3:00 pm … Groups 1 & 6
6:00 pm … Groups 4 & 9

SUNDAY, MAY 22
2:00 pm … Groups 2 & 7
5:00 pm … Groups 3 & 8

TICKETS: All tickets are reserved seats and can be purchased here or at the door.

General Admission: $10
Students/CCUSD Staff: $5
CCUSD 5th Grade Students: FREE

SHOWGRAMS: We’re once again offering showgrams so you can send a special message of support to the student or group of your choice! Showgrams are available for $5 each and will be sold at the Robert Frost before the show and during intermission, for delivery to the students after their performance.

COVID PROTOCOLS: THE ROBERT FROST REQUIRES MASKS AS WELL AS PROOF OF VACCINATION OR NEGATIVE PCR TEST AND ID.
This is consistent with the commitments we have made with our artists, staff, and audiences to ensure their safety. Click here for more information.

LOCATION & PARKING:
Robert Frost Auditorium at Culver City Middle/High Schools
4401 Elenda Street
Culver City, CA 90230

Please park in the designated FREE lots that surround the facility, respect the residents and do not park in the neighborhood. Click here for more information.

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The past few years have definitely put the program’s improv skills to the test. Gratefully, with the willingness of teachers, students and parents, CCMS Improv transitioned successfully online, back to in-person classes, and now back online once again for our performances. The students’ ability to rise to the occasion adds resilience to the list of life skills developed in the program.

So please join us on the weekend of January 29-30 for ten, yes TEN, amazing Zoom performances by the talented middle-school performers of the CCMS Improv Program.

Just like our students, each performance is one-of-a-kind, totally unrehearsed, and driven by audience suggestions! Come play with us! ​

SATURDAY, JANUARY 29

11:00 am … GROUP 8
12:30 pm … GROUP 6
2:00 pm ….. GROUP 4
3:30 pm ….. GROUP 1
5:00 pm ….. GROUP 9

SUNDAY, JANUARY 30

11:00 am … GROUP 3
12:30 pm … GROUP 2
2:00 pm ….. GROUP 10
3:30 pm ….. GROUP 7
5:00 pm ….. GROUP 5

TICKETS: Suggested donation of $10/show, or Pay-What-You-Will to support our program.

TECH: You will need a device set up for Zoom to attend the shows.

PROGRAMS: A PDF of our show program can be download here!

SHOWGRAMS: Send a public message of support to the student or group of your choice! Showgrams are available for $5 each and will be displayed on screen during the show. Add one when you purchase your tickets!

(Note: If you’ve already purchased tickets and just want to buy a Showgram, just check the “Yes! I’d like to purchase a Showgram!” box without selecting any shows and proceed with your purchase as normal.)

Wondering which show your student will appear in? Download the show program (coming soon!) or check out our rosters to find your improviser’s performance group and time:

We’re so excited to be back for another year of improv!

The CCMS Improv program is a year-long comprehensive study of game-based, short form improvisation directed and taught by award-winning professional improvisers Eric Price, Sarah Parga, and Eddie Quintana.

Registration for the 2021-2022 CCMS Improv Program is now open and classes begin on September 20.

PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM REQUIRES:

• Online REGISTRATION – for 2021-22, registration begins August 10 and closes August 27 (click here to register)
• Students attend a MANDATORY TRIAL CLASS  – on August 27 from 2:30-4:00 pm at the Robert Frost Auditorium. (both new and returning students are required to attend the Trial Class)
• Parents attend MANDATORY PARENT MEETING – on August 27 from 4:00-5:00 pm at the Robert Frost Auditorium.

Registration can be withdrawn after the Trial Class if student/parent decide that the Improv Program is not a good match for the student at this time. Unfortunately, registration is not possible after the Trial Class.

Please explore our web pages to learn about the program, then fill out our online Registration Form and make your payment.

Have questions about the CCMS Improv Program our site doesn’t answer? Contact us at ccmsimprov@gmail.com.

Summer Workshops sign-ups are now available!

Open to all CCMS Improv Program students and alumni who have completed at least one year in the program.

WHEN: Wednesdays (in person), Thursdays (online), and Fridays (in person) @ 12:00 – 2:00 pm, between June 16 and August 13, 2021.

WHERE: Online via Zoom, in person at Carlson Park on Braddock in Culver City

WHAT:  Workshops exploring more fun Improv games, including some never-before-played games. Participants are required to have completed at least one year in the CCMS Improv Program. The workshops will focus on finding the fun in the scene, playing grounded characters, and keeping our improv skills sharp through advanced improv games and exercises. There may be some hot days but we will perform and rehearse in the shade and it’s actually a very fun, freeing environment to improvise in. Students should bring either a yoga mat or folding chair to sit on + plenty of water.

COST:  $20 per workshop.
*** Advance payment is required (no drop-in participants can be accommodated). ***

Students do not need to attend every workshop. Participants will receive confirmation of each workshop, based on having a minimum of 8 participants. Workshops will also have a MAXIMUM of 16 participants, so register now before they fill up!

Please note that all participants MUST have completed at least one year of CCMS Improv! Please do not sign up if your student is not yet in the CCMS Improv Program, as we are unable to offer refunds for this reason.

Jump to Purchase Tickets NOW!

2020-2021 has definitely put the program’s improv skills to the test. Gratefully, with the willingness of teachers, students and parents, CCMS Improv transitioned successfully online. The students’ ability to rise to the occasion adds resilience to the list of life skills developed in the program.

So please join us on the weekend of June 5-6 for ten, yes TEN, amazing Zoom performances by the talented middle-school performers of the CCMS Improv Program.

Just like our students, each performance is one-of-a-kind, totally unrehearsed, and driven by audience suggestions! Come play with us! ​

SATURDAY, JUNE 5

11:00 am … VIBES, GROUP 3
12:30 pm … GROUP, GROUP 6
2:00 pm ….. HAMIL, GROUP 9
3:30 pm ….. STARS, GROUP 1
5:00 pm ….. BEANS, GROUP 10

SUNDAY, JUNE 6

11:00 am … CANDY, GROUP 8
12:30 pm … BRAD, GROUP 4
2:00 pm ….. OASIS, GROUP 2
3:30 pm ….. DUCK, GROUP 5
5:00 pm ….. MIKE, GROUP 7

TICKETS: Suggested donation of $10/show, or Pay-What-You-Will to support our program.

TECH: You will need a device set up for Zoom to attend the shows.

SHOWGRAMS: Send a public message of support to the student or group of your choice! Showgrams are available for $5 each and will be displayed on screen during the show if purchased 6 hours before showtime. Add one when you purchase your tickets!

PROGRAMS: Download a PDF of our show program HERE

(Note: If you’ve already purchased tickets and just want to buy a Showgram, just check the “Yes! I’d like to purchase a Showgram!” box without selecting any shows and proceed with your purchase as normal.)

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Wondering which show your student will appear in? Download the show program or check out our rosters to find your improviser’s performance group and time:

NOTE: This shirt order has been placed and no additional shirts are available. If you’d like to be notified of future shirt sales, let us know at ccmsimprov@gmail.com, and we’ll include you on our notification list. Thanks for your support!

Greetings, Improv supporters!

Would you like to wear your heart on your sleeve? Now you can, with CCMS Improv t-shirts! Order them here; profits go to support the program!

Here’s the process:
1. Choose your preferred design.
2. Order your preferred shirt in your preferred size, then input your address.
3. Once ordering closes (on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14), our shirt coordinator Megan McEwen will Venmo you for payment.*
4. Once she receives everyone’s payments, Megan places the order and your shirts will be delivered directly to you!

The benefit of this is that they ship directly to you, so no need for pickup/dropoff in these COVID-crazy times!

Please consider ordering one of these comfy shirts, and supporting our program:

Mom ($35): https://www.customink.com/g/wms0-00cc-jxft

Dad ($35): https://www.customink.com/g/wms0-00cc-jxjn

Friend ($25): https://www.customink.com/g/wms0-00cd-84ce

(Note: the Mom and Dad shirts are nicer quality, thus the price difference. But then don’t Mom and Dad deserve the best for all the work they do?)

*No Venmo? No problem! In the Leave Megan a Private Note box on the order form, just let her know you’d prefer to pay by PayPal or check and she’ll get in touch with details on how to do this.

2020-2021 has definitely put the program’s improv skills to the test. Gratefully, with the willingness of teachers, students and parents, CCMS Improv transitioned successfully online. The students’ ability to rise to the occasion adds resilience to the list of life skills developed in the program.

So please join us on the weekend of January 30-31 for ten, yes TEN, amazing Zoom performances by the talented middle-school performers of the CCMS Improv Program.

Just like our students, each performance is one-of-a-kind, totally unrehearsed, and driven by audience suggestions! Come play with us! ​

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30

11:00 am … MIKE, GROUP 7
12:30 pm … DUCK, GROUP 5
2:00 pm ….. OASIS, GROUP 2
3:30 pm ….. BRAD, GROUP 4
5:00 pm ….. CANDY, GROUP 8

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31

11:00 am … BEANS, GROUP 10
12:30 pm … STARS, GROUP 1
2:00 pm ….. HAMIL, GROUP 9
3:30 pm ….. GROUP, GROUP 6
5:00 pm ….. VIBES, GROUP 3

TICKETS: Suggested donation of $10/show, or Pay-What-You-Will to support our program.

TECH: You will need a device set up for Zoom to attend the shows.

SHOWGRAMS: Send a public message of support to the student or group of your choice! Showgrams are available for $5 each and will be displayed on screen during the show. Add one when you purchase your tickets!

(Note: If you’ve already purchased tickets and just want to buy a Showgram, just check the “Yes! I’d like to purchase a Showgram!” box without selecting any shows and proceed with your purchase as normal.)

We’re so excited to be back for another year of improv!

The CCMS Improv program is a year-long comprehensive study of game-based, short form improvisation directed and taught by award-winning professional improvisers Eric Price, Sarah Parga, and Eddie Quintana.

Registration for the 2020-2021 CCMS Improv Program is now open and classes begin on September 14.

Please explore our web pages to learn about the program, then fill out our online Registration Form and make your payment.

Have questions about the CCMS Improv Program our site doesn’t answer? Contact us at ccmsimprov@gmail.com.