Laugh and Learn
Discover your wild, creative self at Good Camel Comedy Theater Academy—the heart of improv for everyone. Our classes are joyful, anti-racist, and unapologetically real, centering Black voices and all communities ready to speak truth to power (and laugh doing it). Whether you’re a total first-timer or an improv addict, you’ll find a space bursting with community, laughter, honest feedback, and playful experimentation.
Every session is crafted by experienced, caring teachers who believe in authenticity over perfection. Scholarships and “Sponsor a Seat” keeps classes accessible—because everyone deserves a seat at the funny table.
Here, comedy is about jokes, and it’s about building community, celebrating voices often left out, and using humor to spark real change. Bring your whole self. Leave a little lighter, a lot braver, and a member of our creative family. We hope.
MINI CARAVAN
10 AM to 12 PM SESSION
Sunday, Feb 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM CST • Suggested: $175.00
A Beginner-Friendly Improv Program with a Public Showcase Mini Caravan is a five-week improv journey designed for people who are curious about the stage and want a supportive, joyful place to start. No experience is required. This program focuses on building confidence, learning as an ensemble, and discovering that you already have everything you need to be creative.
We welcome new students into the Good Camel community through short-form improv, group listening, and radical collaboration. The focus is not on getting it right. It is on showing up, supporting your teammates, and finding joy in the unexpected. The program is offered on a pay what you want basis. We believe cost should not be a barrier to participation. Choose a price that works for you.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Learn the basics of improv in a relaxed, low-pressure environment Practice listening, collaboration, and ensemble support Build confidence through guided games and scenes Perform together in two supportive public showcases on the final day This program centers care, accessibility, and joy. BIPOC voices and diverse perspectives are welcomed and celebrated.
PROGRAM FORMAT:
Classes Four Sundays of instruction and One Showcase.
February 1 start date. Showcase March 1st.
Two section options: Morning: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Afternoon: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Showcase Day Sunday, March 1, Two public performances at 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM
Location 825 Arts Classes in the Third Space Showcases in the Performance Space
Class Size Limited to 12 to 14 students per section to keep the experience supportive and personal
Class dates: (Sundays, 10:00 AM –12:00 PM)
February 15
February 22
March 1
March 8
March 15 (showcase at 6:00 PM)
IS THIS FOR YOU?
Mini Caravan is a good fit if you: Are new to improv or returning after time away Want a low-pressure way to perform in a real theater Enjoy learning in a community-focused environment Are curious, nervous, or a mix of both No auditions. No experience required.
Equity & Cohort Design:
Mini Caravan is open to people of all races. Good Camel prioritizes creating cohorts where Black, Brown, and other marginalized participants are meaningfully represented and not isolated.
Research and lived experience show that representation directly impacts participation, risk-taking, and learning. To support an equitable and supportive learning environment, Good Camel reserves the right to balance class enrollment at the start of the program so the cohort reflects these values.
Questions or accessibility needs?
John Gebretatose
john@goodcamelcomedy.com
Mini Caravan is a cornerstone of Good Camel’s community work. Come play, learn together, and share something joyful.
BIPOC IMPROV CLASS Winter 2026 Series
Sundays, February 15, 2026 @ 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM • Suggested: $275.00
8-Week Course
This BIPOC Improv Class is an 8-week learning space for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to explore improv in an environment centered on care, joy, and cultural understanding.
This class is for students who want to learn improv fundamentals without having to code-switch, explain their identity, or perform for anyone else’s comfort. The focus is on building skills, trust, and confidence in a room where lived experience is welcomed as part of the work.
What This Class Is
A supportive space to learn improv basics at your own pace
A place where identity is treated as an asset, not a barrier
A class that values listening, collaboration, and emotional truth
A community-centered experience grounded in care and joy
There’s no pressure to be someone you’re not. We focus on being present and growing together.
What You’ll Work On
Core improv skills like listening, yes-and, and scene building
Ensemble trust and collaboration
Confidence in taking up space
Playing from your own point of view
Classes include warm-ups, guided exercises, scene work, and time to reflect together.
No auditions. No pressure to perform perfectly.
Class dates: BIPOC Improv Class (Sundays, 4:00–6:00 PM)
February 15
February 22
March 1
March 8
March 15
March 22
March 29
April 5
Program Details
Schedule
Sundays, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
8-session series
Location
825 Arts
Classes take place in the Third Space
Instructors
Taught by Good Camel teaching artists John Gebretatose and Raahil Madhok
Class Size
Limited to maintain a supportive learning environment
Cost
Pay What You Want (suggested price $275)
We want this class to be accessible. Choose a price that works for you.
Why a BIPOC-Only Space?
This class exists to reduce barriers, not create them. It offers a space where BIPOC students can take creative risks without carrying the extra weight that often shows up in mixed-race improv rooms.
The goal is skill-building, confidence, and joy, in that order.
Questions or accessibility needs?
John Gebretatose
john@goodcamelcomedy.com
Come learn, laugh, and take up space together.
Access Granted: Disability-Led Improv Jam
Access Granted is a joyful, affirming, celebratory space for folx with disabilities. This jam celebrates disability culture and creativity. Here we welcome improvisers, comedians, storytellers, and anyone interested in expanding their artistic expression. The goal of the event is to connect, learn improv games, and create a performance space that centers people with disabilities and our brilliance.
We’ll begin with a warm-up and rehearsal reserved for participants centering their needs and community building. Afterward, the doors will open for a public showcase where anyone is welcome to join in celebrating comedy created and led by artists with disabilities.
BIPOC Improv Jam | Showtime Studio, Roseville
Every first Saturday | Showtime Studio and Coffee, Roseville | Pay What You Want
The BIPOC Improv Jam at Showtime Studio in Roseville, MN is a monthly comedy event for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, featuring live musical underscoring and a welcoming, supportive community. Presented by Good Camel Comedy Theater the first Saturday of every month.
BIPOC Improv Jam | 825 Arts, Saint Paul
Every last Sunday | 825 Arts, Saint Paul | Pay What You Want
The BIPOC Improv Jam is where community meets comedy. This monthly gathering is a low-pressure, high-energy space for the Twin Cities’ BIPOC community to play, practice, and perform improv—whether you’re brand new or a seasoned pro.
Sketch Comedy Writing Workshop Series
Writing sketch comedy should be FUN! Whether you’re a total beginner, improv lover, or looking to sharpen your comedic voice, this three-part series with powerhouse Jamil Jackson is for you. Stop overthinking—here, sketch writing is about building scenes from the wild, funny, true stories you already carry. You’ll learn how to spot your ideas, craft industry-standard sketches, and collaborate in a no-judgment, writers’ room vibe.