** Registration begins October 10, 2025 at 12:00pm
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This class will focus on improvisational comedy, improving storytelling skills, and techniques to help you grow in creativity and thoughtful team improv play. The class will build skills through foundational instruction, warm-ups, exercises, scenic work, and basic short-form games while developing a trusting, cooperative, fun, and imaginative atmosphere.
*Note - If you’re thinking about auditioning for this year’s improv team (or for future teams,) then this class is for you! It is not required for auditions, but is recommended. Team auditions are January 15. CYT National EXPO is happening July 13-16, 2026 at Jessup University.
CLASSES/CAMPS REFUND POLICY- ATTENDANCE: please make every effort to attend ALL classes. Students missing more than two classes are in jeopardy of not performing at showcase and attendance may affect their role in a show, if they are currently cast in a show.
NO REFUNDS OF ANY KIND OR CHANGES 2 weeks before the first day camp/class begins. Prior to 2 weeks a $25.00 cancellation fee per class is applied to refunds. Refunds are returned to the original form of payment. Camp/class changes are subject to availability. Tuition must be paid in full in order to register online for camp/class.
Jessilee Windhaus is an improviser, actor, instructor, and entrepreneur born and raised in Sacramento. She brings over 10 years of experience in leadership in the performing arts and over 20 years of expertise in improv performance and instruction. She is currently a Teaching Artist at B Street Theatre. Additionally, Jessilee is the Founder and Executive Director of Haus of Comedy (hausofcomedy.com), Co-Founder of Empire Arts Collective, and Founder of That Plus Chips live sketch and improv comedy group. Jessilee has trained with the Upright Citizen's Brigade, The Groundlings, and many other esteemed improv instructors. She holds a Bachelor's in Theatre from CSU Sacramento. She has performed both nationwide and locally at comedy hubs like Sacramento Comedy Spot, STAB! Comedy, ComedySportz Sacramento, Empire Arts Collective, Dinner Detective, and Sutter Street Theatre. She served as the Director of High School League at ComedySportz Sacramento, Tour Actor/Director with the world-renowned Missoula Children's Theatre and is proud to join the team at CYT!
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7801 Hazel Avenue, Orangevale, CA 95662
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