From Practice to Performance: Improv Level 2 (Mondays in Sep 2026)

You know the basics. Now it’s time to start using them. Jersey Improv Lab’s six-week Level 2 workshop is designed for adults who have completed at least 12 hours of improv training and are ready to go deeper, both on and off stage. This is where things start to click. You’ll work with the same group each week, giving you time to get comfortable, build trust, and meaningfully improve your scene work over time. Instead of just learning concepts, you’ll start applying them i.e. making faster decisions, taking stronger initiations, and building deeper, more connected scenes. Over six weeks, you’ll: * Strengthen your scene work and make clearer, faster decisions * Be heard and own the room * Make bold choices without second-guessing * Build more connected scenes with your scene partners * Stay present and adaptable when things don’t go as planned * Develop real ensemble chemistry within a consistent group As the weeks go on, you’ll start to see how the pieces fit together and feel more comfortable being seen, taking risks, and stepping into the unknown. The workshop ends with a live Armando-style improv showcase for friends and family to apply what you’ve been working on in front of a live audience. You’ll also become part of a small but growing improv community here in Hoboken and Jersey City, with opportunities to keep practicing and performing without having to go into the city. SCHEDULE & DETAILS Workshop Dates: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19 (every Monday) Day/Time: Mondays, 6:30–9:30 PM Location: Symposia Bookstore (510 Washington St. Hoboken NJ 07030) Grad Show Details: 8 PM on Friday, 10/23 at Snack Bar (520 Adams St. Hoboken NJ 07030) Workshop Fee: $350 (Includes all six sessions + live graduation showcase) Capacity: Limited to 16 participants ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR This workshop is led by Bianca Casusol, an improv teacher and performer with over a decade of experience teaching across the U.S. and internationally. Bianca has been a resident teacher and Megawatt house team director at The Magnet Theater in NYC, and currently teaches at Second City New York. She has also taught at festivals and theaters across the country, including The PIT, Dirty South Improv, and more. Bianca was a founding member of Kiss:Punch:Poem, a genre-blending show praised by Time Out Chicago. Her work has been featured in Reductress, The Risk Podcast, Hot Mic with Dan Savage, Bust Magazine, and more. In addition to her stage and teaching work, Bianca is a longtime performer with Story Pirates, where she adapts children’s stories into live comedy and sketches, bringing a uniquely playful and creative perspective into her teaching. Known for creating an inclusive, energizing learning environment, Bianca focuses on helping students get out of their heads, trust their instincts, and access what’s already naturally funny and compelling about them. Her teaching blends strong technical fundamentals with a supportive, confidence-building approach that meets people exactly where they are. Fun fact: Bianca mixes jam with matcha for a surprisingly great drink. She would also absolutely love to see pictures of your pets. SOME FEEDBACK FROM BIANCA'S PAST STUDENTS “I have worked with many coaches in nearly 15 years of improv and Bianca remains my favorite. She brings such joy and energy to her practices that it's impossible not to believe in yourself. I would recommend Bianca to any player or team who wants to get better and have a lot of fun doing it.” “I was fortunate enough to have Bianca as a coach for three months…and she was one of the only teachers/coaches who really encouraged me to just be naturally funny…” “I have done several workshops with Bianca, and even had the pleasure of performing alongside her at the New Zealand Improv Festival in Wellington a couple of years ago. Bianca is professional, respectful, fun, funny… Her coaching, in both group classes and private duo coaching sessions, is personal, adaptive and it really is a challenge to walk away without having learned something of immense value…” LOOKING AHEAD For those who want to continue, we’ll be offering advanced workshops focused on deeper scene work and ensemble development that will eventually qualify you to be part of our house team. These opportunities will be shared first with current students. POLICIES & NOTES Enrollment is limited and advance registration is required. If minimum enrollment is not met, the workshop may be canceled and all enrolled students will receive a full refund. Refunds are available up to 30 days before the first session, minus a $25 administrative fee. After that, refunds are not available. Registrations may be transferred to another person by emailing hello@jerseyimprovlab.com.