Improv Classes for Youth

Improv Classes for Youth includes improv classes and ongoing classes that cover Improv Essentials, Core Training, workshops and electives, and an Intro to Improv Workshop. The program is connected with a range of live improv and comedy events such as Open Jams, Sketch Night, SmackDown Sunday, Family Friendly Improv VS Stand-up, All Hands On Deck!, Telenovela improv, RADIO ’47, Uncensored All Hands On Deck, Let Me Have It!, and Resident Teams. All Hands On Deck! is described as a game show based entirely on audience suggestions, with each show created on the spot by an ensemble of improvisors.

• Schedule: Performances and events are scheduled on specific evenings, including Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at set times.

Mockingbird is a nonprofit theater and a registered 501(c)3 California nonprofit, and its programs are run on donations from supporters and contributions of passion, creativity, and talent from its community. All Hands On Deck! is described as a family-friendly game show, while Uncensored All Hands On Deck is for a late night, adult crowd and is not family-friendly. Telenovela improv is performed in English with minimal Spanish needed, and RADIO ’47 is described as an immersive, improvised old-time radio play experience with sound effects, sponsor commercials, and behind-the-scenes elements. Let Me Have It! has an all-femme cast and features innovative formats and diverse voices within San Diego’s comedy scene, and SmackDown Sunday features independent teams competing for a championship title with the audience voting for the winner, with at least one independent team in residence at the theater at any time.

Last updated April 9, 2026.