About the Course
Take the next step in your creative journey with Something from Nothing, an 8-week introductory course led by Blane Burroughs and Elijah Crocker of Two Loose Improv. Designed for students who are new to long-form improv, this comprehensive course goes beyond simple games to build the fundamental skills you need to create compelling scenes out of thin air.
Over eight weeks, you'll gain deep experience in core concepts like advanced "yes, and," active listening, object work, character development, and creating a strong emotional connection with a scene partner. This class will provide a supportive and low-pressure environment where you'll practice freeing your mind from self-judgment and developing the crucial ability to commit to your choices. By the end of this course, you'll be able to initiate, sustain, and heighten a two-person scene, equipping you with the foundational confidence to pursue more advanced improv training. This course is for ages 16-adult.
Dates & Times
Thursdays, Jan. 8-Feb . 26, 2026
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Dance Studio at Shelton State
Location
Your Instructor
Two Loose Improv
Elijah Crocker is a recent transplant from Rochester, New York. He's done everything from high school improv to performing as a house team member at the renowned Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (UCB) in NYC. As a seasoned improv teacher and a new member of the Tuscaloosa community, he is excited to share his love for long form improv, from the values the art form encourages to the opportunities it brings to be silly and let loose! Maybe even TOO LOOSE!
Blane Burroughs is a Tuscaloosa native and one half of the improv team “Two Loose.” He has trained with UCB (Upright Citizens Brigade) and Faraway Theater in Birmingham since it opened. Blane fills any role that a scene needs, always aiming to keep his finger on the pulse of funny. He is excited to see the Tuscaloosa improv scene grow!
