The Deconstruction - 6 Week Improv Series
Level V is where legacy meets discovery at New Village Arts!
Register before October 23rd for $25 off on registration!
Level V is where legacy meets discovery. You’ll step into the lineage of Chicago improv’s canon, taking your craft into new territory. While Level IV taught you to master Harold, Level V invites you to deconstruct — to dig into a single scene and let it unfold into its own universe. This elective honors a tradition born in Chicago under Del Close and The Family, where deconstruction was conceived as a radical new way to dissect a relationship and let that crack open the rest of the performance. Like your Level IV class, this is not about gimmicks — it’s about depth, connection, and rigorous structure.
In this class, you will:
- Perform full Deconstructions in class and at a showcase.
- Anchor your set with a rich opening that plants the seed.
- Hunt for the central truth or pattern your opening reveals.
- Expand into commentary, tangents, and thematic scenes.
- Practice weaving momentum in a “run” toward resonance.
- Work as an ensemble to honor and surprise each other.
- Bring everything back to your opening in a unified arc.
- Receive tailored coaching to sharpen your voice inside the form.
Register before October 23rd for $25 off on registration!
Please Note: There will be no class on November 29th, 2025.
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About Patrick McInnis:
Through teaching and performance, Patrick McInnis has shared his love of improv with students and audiences across the US. His team The Third Thought has performed regularly in national festivals, and he has built vibrant improv communities in Boulder, Colorado, Tampa/St. Petersburg and now here in Carlsbad. Learners from elementary schools through assisted living facilities have played and learned with Patrick.