Commedia dell'Arte Level 2 

Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00-8:00pm beginning September 2.

For those who have completed Level 1 and demonstrated readiness through a skill-based progression, Level 2 offers a deeper, more personalized approach to the craft.

This course is an intimate exploration of your Commedia character(s), focusing on character refinement, status relationships, and identifying moments of virtuosity—those special, skillful sparks that elevate comedic storytelling.

Students will begin to listen to the ensemble and the audience, honing their timing, rhythm, and improvisational awareness through ensemble-driven devising. This level includes a costume-building workshop, where students craft original pieces to reflect their character’s world and personality.

Level 2 culminates in a public performance and the opportunity to perform at the Carolina Renaissance Festival.

*Interested students who have not completed Level 1 may join the class wth instructor permission.

A Quick Guide to Our Sliding-Fee Scale

In order to make our programs accessible while also attempting to ensure that we can pay our directors, assistant directors and staff a fair rate, the Moppets have adopted a sliding-fee scale.

• Pay-It-Forward Registration – This level is $25 above the actual cost of the program. The extra money goes towards supporting scholarships for other students.

• Student Registration – This level is the actual cost of the class or production. If you choose a ticket price below this tier, you are receiving a discount.

• Sibling Registration – This level gives families a $25 discount for each additional sibling who participates.

• Pay What You Can – This level is for those who are able to meet their basic needs but have little-to-no expendable income. Please decide on an amount that you consider fair to us and affordable to your family without creating a hardship.

• Full Scholarship – This level is for those who struggle to meet basic needs and for whom paying for this class or production would present a significant hardship.

Cancellation Policy:

Registrations are partially refundable and non transferable between August 5 and August 20, 2025.

Registrations are non-refundable and non transferable after August 20, 2025.