Comedy Arts Theater of Charlotte
About
Charlotte's Improv Comedy Theater
The Comedy Arts Theater of Charlotte (CATCh) sits on South Boulevard near LoSo and runs as a working comedy venue with live shows plus a school. The teen improv program uses the same long-form and short-form curriculum as the adult track, paced and topic-tuned for younger students.
Teen Improv Program
The youth class runs in 8-week sessions for ages 13-17 and meets weekly after school. Programs include:
- Teen Improv (8-week curriculum)
- Yes-and fundamentals and scene work
- Character and emotional truth exercises
- Group games and short-form formats
What's Included
- Working improv theater black-box space
- Instruction from CATCh ensemble members
- All exercises and games provided
- Optional end-of-session student showcase
Experience
Teens build the confidence to think on their feet, support a scene partner, and speak up in groups. Useful for kids who want stage time without script-memorization pressure, plus a comedy outlet they can carry into school and life.