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Fundamentals 1 / Beginner improv

Start improv from the beginning, with a group that learns together.

Fundamentals 1 is SoCap's beginner improv course in Toronto. Over eight weeks, you'll build confidence, listening, spontaneity, and scene skills with the same instructor and classmates. No previous experience required.

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Each intake covers the same beginner foundation. Pick the instructor and weekly time that fit your calendar.

Lisa Merchant

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Fundamentals 1 with Lisa

Grow the groundwork for your improv training with one of Canada's funniest, honest and playful improvisors.

Sundays 3:30-5:30pm (14 Class Hours)
September 13th - November 1st
$350 + HST (early bird 50% off: $175 + HST)
154 Danforth Ave, 2nd & 3rd floors
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Simon Pond

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Fundamentals 1 with Simon

Grow the groundwork for your improv training in our Fundamentals classes! Over eight weeks you'll learn and play with the same group of people and the same instructor... Simon Pond.

Saturdays · 3:30-5:30pm (16 Hours)
Oct 17, 2026 to Dec 5, 2026 · Eight Classes. 16 Hours.
$400 + HST (early bird 50% off: $200 + HST)
154 Danforth Ave, 2nd & 3rd floors
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Gord Oxley

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Fundamentals 1 with Gord

Grow the groundwork for your improv training. Gord Oxley (one of Toronto's Coincidence Men) will help you learn to have fun in the moment, and respond accordingly.

Mondays 7 - 9pm (14 Class Hours)
September 14th - November 2nd
$350 + HST (early bird 50% off: $175 + HST)
154 Danforth Ave, 2nd & 3rd floors
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Fundamentals retake offer

We offer a 50% discount on any Fundamentals course that you retake. This offer has no expiry.

What you'll build

A practical foundation, not eight weeks of being put on the spot.

  • Listen and respond without planning your next line
  • Get more comfortable being spontaneous
  • Build scenes through connection instead of chasing jokes
  • Learn with the same classmates week after week
  • Develop a foundation for later performance classes