New to Knoxville!
Intro to Stand Up with Jessica It's All Good
NEW! Weekend Intensive
You've always wanted to try stand up, but didn't know where to start. Bring your material, or your empty notebook for this weekend deep dive, brought to you by the author of The Cure for Stage Fright A Memoir: My Journey to the Stage & the Lessons Along the Way, Jessica It's All Good. Class includes 12 hours of learning, writing & workshopping, a meet & greet, and closes with a student showcase to present your 2-5 minute set at SpaceCraft on Sunday August 3rd.
About the instructor:
Jessica It's All Good is a clean comedian from the South with a loud personality, no shame, and not a whole lot of inhibitions. She has rocked out places like Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club, The Comedy Zone, Laughing Skull Lounge, Uptown Comedy Club, MadLife Stage & Studios and The Punchline, just to name a few. She has performed for colleges and universities including, Truman State University, Spartanburg Methodist College, State University of New York College at Geneseo, Emory University, and many more. Some of her past corporate clients include Comcast, CapitalOne and Insperity. In 2014 she won her first comedy competition and received the 1st place prize of The Rev’d Up Comedy Jam Contest. She went on to perform in other competitions and was a semi-finalist in the 2014 Atlanta’s Top Comic Comedy Contest. In 2015 she took her comedy special: “Memoirs of a Supermodel Princess Clown to The Complex Theatre in Hollywood, CA. “Memoirs” is a show based on her time as a struggling artist and the odd jobs she had including being a clown, princess, drama teacher and model. One of her highest claims to modeling fame was winning the title of Taliah Waajid’s 2012-2013 World’s Top Natural Hair Model. In 2020, with the support of several donors, Jessica produced a race related, pandemic comedy special: “WE’RE ALL CHOCOLATE.” In 2021 it was nominated for “Mind-Blowing Comedy” For Comedic Writing Of The Year in the Writing/Adaptations category of The Young-Howze Theatre Awards. In 2022 Jessica received The Bash’s Best of 2021 Award from The Bash, a popular site for booking live entertainment. In 2024 she received the Best Vendor Impact Gold Award for her emcee and DJ work with the City of Duluth, GA. Jessica is also a stand-up comedian with the Best Medicine Brigade, a comedy group for comedians who are military, veterans, and/or military spouses. She is also an improv actress with the nationally touring improv troupe, Fish Sticks Comedy. Whether she is traveling, performing locally, or online, Jessica keeps the energy high and the laughs flowing. Her work will go down in history as comedy for positivity and change. Keep your eyes open for America’s favorite clean comedian with the fro and the bow!
Friday:
6:00pm – Introduction/Meet & Greet
Field Trip
Saturday:
9:00 - 12:00 with 5 minute break
Lunch
1:00 - 6:00
Field Trip
Sunday:
1:00-5:00pm
6:00pm Call Time at SpaceCraft
7:00-8:30pm Student Showcase
Class Meets at
Lost and Found District
3730 Walker Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37917
Student Showcase Sunday August 3rd @ 8pm
Buy tickets to the Showcase here
SpaceCraft Knoxville
119 Jennings Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917
Level 1 - Improv Basics
NEW! 6 Week Class
Let's get silly! This introductory course is designed for beginners, focusing on the foundational principles of improvisational theater. You will learn the importance of saying "Yes, and...," a core improv tenet that encourages accepting and building on the ideas of others in a supportive, low-pressure environment.
Through fun and interactive exercises and group games, you will practice quick thinking, active listening, and working as a team. This class is for you if you are interested in performing, or if you are looking for personal and professional development. Improv classes are a great way to build confidence, communication skills, and social connections. No prior acting or improv experience is required—just a willingness to step outside your comfort zone and have fun!
Class Meets Tuesdays
Aug 19th - Sept 23rd
Lost and Found District
3730 Walker Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37917
Student Showcase Sunday September 24th @ 8pm SpaceCraft Knoxville
119 Jennings Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917
Class is capped at 16 students
Level 2 - Creating Characters
JULY 2025 - 4 Week Class
Take your improv skills to the next level by diving deep into the art of character creation! In this class, you will learn how to craft bold, dynamic, and memorable characters that bring scenes to life through interactive exercises, scene work, and playful experimentation. Whether you’re looking to enhance your stage presence, expand your acting toolkit, or simply have fun creating, this class will give you the confidence to step into anyone’s shoes—and stay there.
Prerequisite: Level 1 Improv or equivalent experience.
Class Meets Thursdays from 6:30 to 9:30pm
July 17, 24, 31, Aug 7
Lost and Found District
3730 Walker Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37917
Student Showcase at 7pm on Saturday August 9th
The Greens at Oak Ridge by Gypsy Circus
201 Tuskegee Drive
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Class is capped at 16 students
Instructor Taylor Wingerter
Level 3 - Intermediate
AUGUST 2025 - 4 Week Class
Level 3 is like making limitless casseroles with your improv skills ingredients. If improv class was like getting certified in SCUBA, intermediate is your guided open dive. Get familiar with the confidence that comes from trusting your instincts in the unfamiliar. Concepts like editing scenes, exploring situations, heightening ideas, and using specificity and subtext are helpful for performers and non-performers alike.
This intermediate improv class further develops your talents with practice of scene work. Put your skills to the test with active listening, collaborating, creating, and world building. Improv scenes are not just for performers, if you are looking to grow creatively, working on personal or professional development, or just like to have fun and try new things, you will be tickled by what you can do!
Prerequisite: Level 2 Improv or equivalent experience.
Class Meets Thursdays from 6:30 to 9:30pm
August 14, 21, 28 Sept 4
Lost and Found District
3730 Walker Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37917
Student Showcase at 7pm on Saturday September 13th
The Greens at Oak Ridge by Gypsy Circus
201 Tuskegee Drive
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Class is capped at 16 students
What to Expect
What to bring:
- Water Bottle
- Notebook & pen if you like to write down exercises and inspiration
- Curiosity
What to wear:
You can wear whatever you feel good in. Here are some recommendations:
- Clothes you feel comfortable moving in
- Closed toe shoes that won’t slip off
- Dress in layers, the room temperature can vary
What if I have to miss class?
For the four week classes, it is recommended that you not miss more than one class. If you miss two or more classes, you will be asked to repeat the level before moving on. Please let your instructor know if you are missing class. Make up classes are available.
About SpaceCraft Knoxville
Where to park:
Street parking
Paid lot across from Axle Logistics
Where to eat:
About Lost and Found District in Historic North Knoxville
Where to park:
Parking spaces in front of the building
Parking lot to the NE of the building
Street parking
Where to eat:
Shoney's, Subway, McDonald's, Sonic, Wendy's, KFC