CANTARE PRODUCTIONS
Performing arts company specializing in choral performance tours, theatrical productions, and performing arts education
21 Bellflower Street | Lexington MA 02421
(781)236-4558
NEW COURSES!
BEGINNER COMEDY
IMPROV
GRADES 6-12 | Mondays, 6:30-8pm | Sept. 15 – Dec. 22
Build the foundations of great improv. In this class, students develop stage comfort, sharpen listening skills, create simple but memorable characters, and practice spotting the comedy in everyday situations. We’ll explore quick thinking, simple story shapes, and creative collaboration through short-form games and scene work. This is the perfect stepping stone for students who want to develop the skills and confidence to succeed in our high school Intermediate Improv class.
INTERMEDIATE COMEDY
IMPROV
GRADES 9-12 | Mondays, 6:30-8pm | Sept. 15 – Dec. 22
Take your improv further. This class focuses on scene structure mastery, advanced character work, sharper comedic instincts, and seamless group collaboration. Students will work with advanced short-form games while being introduced to the fundamentals of long-form improv. We’ll dig into advanced comedy concepts—heightening, pattern recognition, callbacks—and learn how to weave them into dynamic, stage-ready scenes. Designed for students with prior improv experience or completion of the Beginner class.
2023-24 Season Now On Sale
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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR: JAKE MILENDORF
A lifelong performer with deep roots in comedy and the stage, Jake Milendorf has been immersed in improv since middle school, performing on both the Lexington Diamond Middle School and High School varsity improv troupes. In high school, he hosted the school’s a cappella jams, writing, performing, and improvising nearly 100 original sketch and stand-up bits over four years. With over a decade of experience in singing, theatre, and storytelling, Jake brings a mastery of stage presence, comedic timing, and the art of captivating an audience.
A seasoned teacher with years of experience in philosophy and meditation, Jake brings a unique depth to improv training. He guides students to cultivate presence, spontaneity, and openness—skills essential both on stage and in everyday life. By blending mindful awareness with comedic play, Jake helps students build confidence, creativity, and the ability to adapt and connect authentically. In his classes, improv becomes more than just performance; it becomes a practice of living fully, thinking clearly, and relating deeply—a powerful extension of personal growth.
