About Us
Since March 1, 2009 The New Movement has been teaching comedy classes to kids, teens, and adults who are either pursuing a career in the arts or just looking for some extra-curricular fun.
About Our Improv Classes
Our improv classes teach students the basics of performing good improv scenes as well as how to apply the art form in other avenues. Our sketch comedy classes will help you get your idea on the page. Our stand-up classes are for both newcomers and stage veterans.
Our improv philosophy is that the more care and attention that is applied to the top of the scene, the easier it becomes to “map” the rest of the scene. We believe that once performers have a firm handle on this “map” their job as an improviser becomes a lot more fun.
Check the Classes page for course descriptions and policies.
About the Instructors
Chris Trew and Tami Nelson are two of Austin Improv’s most decorated pioneers. Together they have performed at almost every major comedy festival in North America, won nearly every improv award in Austin, produced or associate-produced every major Austin comedy festival, toured the country teaching and performing improv, and recently appeared on Comedy Central. Read more about Chris and Tami as well as the latest additions to the faculty Dan, Shyla and Patrick.
Dan French is a Standup comedy veteran. He’s headlined comedy clubs across the country, written for The Late Late Show and The Best Damn Sports Show Period and has been nominated for an Emmy. Read more about Dan French.
About the Building
The New Movement is a blackbox theater located on 1819 Rosewood Ave next door to the Nubian Queen Lola’s Soul Food and a few blocks east of East Side Pies. We’re so ready to answer whatever questions you may have about our classes. Call Tami Nelson at (512) 788.2669 or drop a line to tami@newmovementtheater.com.
Parking
It’s so easy to park at The New Movement. Both Rosewood and Chicon have street parking for miles (literally, we think). Get the spot right in front of the theater doors and you get bragging rights all class long.
Cap Metro
Good for you, fellow bus rider! If you’re coming from downtown or east of Airport Blvd., the #2 will land you right in front of us. If you’re coming from anywhere else, chances are you’re near a #21, #22 or #320, and all of those will do the same (the 320 includes a 5 minute walk but walking is cool, right?).
Bicycle
We’ve got your back, bike rider. Chicon recently added bike lanes and the Nubian Queen Lola has some pretty fantastic bike racks out front. And if you’re riding your bike in the rain for some reason we’d love to keep it dry inside the theater, just ask!
