WE'VE MOVED!!
We're moving to a BRAND NEW location in East Van! As of April 1st, all classes and shows will be in our new space at 1330 Napier Street!
Take an Improv class!
At Tightrope we offer all kinds of classes, whether you're new to improv or a veteran wanting to hone your skills.
Upcoming Foundation Classes
Started Mar 21
255 Canadian dollarsStarted Apr 12
255 Canadian dollars
YOUTH & TEEN
Unlock your creativity and boost your confidence at Tightrope Theatre!
Our dynamic workshops are designed to help young performers ages 8-17 explore the art of improvisation in a fun, supportive environment. Led by experienced instructors, these classes offer a fantastic opportunity to develop quick thinking, teamwork, and storytelling skills while making new friends. Whether you're a budding comedian or simply looking to try something new, Tightrope Theatre is the perfect place to let your imagination soar!
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See upcoming classes below!
Started Apr 11
350 Canadian dollarsStarted Apr 11
350 Canadian dollars
Advanced
For anyone who has completed our Foundations series, Studio classes or equivalent.
MAESTRO INTENSIVE
Come immerse yourself in one of the most popular improvisation formats played around the world. We will guide you through the philosophy and spirit of Maestro, within the structure of a performance. Warm up, Ensemble building, Skills, drills and reps, Run through the format, and post performance notes. Come experience the good nature, support, and spirit of Maestro!
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See below for upcoming Maestro Intensives!
Status & Character
This course will give you tools and training to spontanously create believable and entertaining characters in scenes. We will explore techniques of status and power dynamics, physical acuity, outrageous attitudes and more. We will mine the comedic potential of authentic human behavior, so you can expand your character range and create compelling stories in any improvisational style.
Side Show Performance on the final class.
See below for upcoming classes!
Starts May 25
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Get Loose
Tightrope Improv Jam​
​For our Tightrope community and beyond!
If you’ve completed Foundations 1 & 2 with us—or have equivalent performance experience—you’re invited to our monthly community jam & social.
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We’ll start with a playful, interactive workshop to warm up, experiment, and connect. Then we dive into a “mini maestro,” where you’ll jump on stage and play scenes with guidance from your favourite Tightrope teachers.
Stick around after to mingle, celebrate, and connect with fellow improvisers.
Come play!
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM | Drop-In Workshop

Open to all—whether you’re brand new or a seasoned player, come play!
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Mini Maestro

An easygoing, high-energy jam, supported by some of Tightrope’s teachers & directors.
$25 General | $15 Tightrope Students
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Code of Conduct
TIGHTROPE IMPRO THEATRE is committed to providing an environment that is free from bullying, discrimination, and harassment, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
This Code of Conduct applies to all persons involved with Tightrope Impro Theatre, including but not limited to: directors, staff, instructors, volunteers, students, performers, patrons, or anyone conducting activities with Tightrope or within the Tightrope Theatre space.