THTR 2210 Improv Comedy I

A theater elective intended for a wide range of students, this class will cover the foundational short and long form improv skills of agreement, character development, and building a base reality within an improvised scene. No previous experience required, but all experience welcome.

Course overview

Department
Theatre
School
MCAS
Credits
1
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall

Requirements fulfilled

Requirement eligibility can vary by school, cohort, and section. Confirm the selected section in EagleApps or with an advisor.

Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating
4.94 / 5 · Excellent
35 responses
Instructor rating
4.94 / 5 · Excellent
35 responses
Terms evaluated
4
Most recent: Fall 2024

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); agreement questions from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree); weekly effort from 1 (up to 1 hour) to 5 (10 or more hours).

Evaluations by term and instructor
TermInstructorCourse overallInstructor overallWell organizedClear learning objectivesIntellectually challengingHelpful assignmentsApplicable beyond courseAttendance necessaryWeekly effortResponses
Fall 2024Jacqueline Arko4.95.04.94.84.74.85.05.0≤ 1 hr/week12 of 12
Fall 2023Jacqueline Arko—————————9 of 11
Fall 2022Jacqueline Arko5.05.04.85.05.04.85.05.0≤ 1 hr/week6 of 7
Fall 2021Jacqueline Arko5.05.04.95.04.44.84.84.9≤ 1 hr/week8 of 12

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Spring 2027 · Holly Tarnower · Robsham Theater 142 F 12:00 Noon-01:15PM · Offered
  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Holly Tarnower · Robsham Theater 142 F 02:00PM-03:15PM · Offered