🎭 My 2025 Improv Wrapped

I had the idea of keeping a spreadsheet with all my classes and shows. I realized with some spreadsheet estimation, I could come up with a sort of year-end wrap-up that everyone posts. I thought it could be a good guide for how a person could spend 365 days getting better at doing improv.

By The Numbers:

📚 Training:

• 60 class/workshop sessions attended
  • 42 BIG sessions (6 courses × 7 weeks)
  • 21 WGIS sessions (4 multi-week + 5 one-offs)
• ~22 practice group sessions (Chronic Pain, Wednesday Night Zoom, Conservatory - Oct-Dec)
• 180 total hours of improv training
  • BIG core classes: 70 hours
  • Hallowed Halls: 21 hours
  • WGIS workshops: 45 hours
  • Practice groups: 44 hours

🎬 Performance:

• 12 Shows!
  • 6 major class showcases
  • 2 Elective class showcases
  • 4 Conservatory Shows
• ~376 scenes performed
  • 240 in classes (60 sessions × 4 scenes avg)
  • 88 in practice groups (22 sessions × 4 scenes avg)
  • 48 in showcases (16 shows × 3 scenes avg)

👥 People & Community:

• 8 different instructors studied with
• 2 auditions completed (BIG House Team, Groundlings)
• 5 jams attended
• Trained with students from around the world (Japan, Taipei, and beyond)
• Countless hours watching UCB, RaaaatScraps, and other improv streams

🎯 Milestones:

• ✨ First time figuring out game (Labor Day Monday, 401 class. I should write about this sometime)
• 🎓 Completed full BIG curriculum (101-501)
• 🌍 Studied with nationally-recognized instructors
• 🎭 Learned 3 major formats: Harold, Montage, Hallowed Halls

📊 Quick Stats:

• Average: 5 class/practice sessions per month
• Peak activity: November 2025 (~30 improv activities)
• Formats mastered: 3 major long-form structures