Introduction to Improv Course (101) - Spring Term
Discover and learn the foundations to creating improvised performance in this 8-week course!
Date and time
Location
Fringe Club
2 Lower Albert Road Underground Theatre Hong Kong, HKI Hong KongRefund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes
Overview
Watched improv comedy and thought "I'd like to give that a try"? An actor looking to train up on ever popular improv skills? Needing help with public speaking skills? Just wanting to be comfortable not knowing what'll happen next?
Whoever you are, whatever your background, if you're wanting to learn the skills of improv from the start and to be left with a solid grounding in improv, then this is the course for you.
Over 8-weeks, discover - through the supportive, collaborative process we call improv performance - how to create stories, characters and ideas to captivate an audience right before their eyes. Develop those public speaking skills to allow easier and more natural dialogs with your audience. Learn how to relish the opportunity to embrace the unexpected!
Topics covered by this workshop
- Trusting yourself and others
- Yes And
- Giving and receiving offers
- Spatial understanding and physical awareness/mime
- Gibberish and Non-verbal communication
- Character
- Status
- Finding and emphasising 'the game' of comedy/improv
Dates and Times:
Monday evenings, 7:00pm-9:30pm
May 12, 19, 26
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Course Fee:
Earlybird*: $1,900 ($237.5/class, $95/hr)
Regular: $3,000 ($375/class, $150/hr)
*Earlybird pricing ends 21st April
Our TBC Course Structure Explained:
Our courses and classes have 2 defining numbers. The first number defines the level.
100 series - Introductory
200 series - Intermediate
300 series - Advanced
etc.
Then the 01, 02, 03 etc. defines the type of class.
101 Intro to Improv (building blocks) |102 Intro to Shortform |103 Intro to Longform
What have our 101 students said about the series?
" A part of me didn't want the 101 to finish. It was such great experience and it really helped me to explore the different area of my brain."
" Thanks for the 101 it was so muchlies fun."
" Really so grateful that I hopped into 101 - the learning has been great and this has been some much needed joy, silliness and connection with new pals."
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Logistics:
Please arrive 5-10 minutes early - we will start on time.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes as we will stand and be active.
Ages 16+. All are welcome, no previous improv experience required.
Bring your own water bottle, there is no water available at the premises.
Come ready to learn and hone your craft!
Frequently asked questions
This is a class. You will be learning about the fundamentals of improv comedy and using games to put these into practice.
Yes - this is an absolutely beginner series.
This is a participatory class, you will be expected to join in. Don't worry, it's a safe, friendly, warm space. If you would like to watch a show, please check out our "shows" collection on Eventbrite.