Introduction To Long-Form Improv Course (103)

What is longform improv?!

Many people know improv as as fast games with lots of laughs. It is that... and also, so much more!! Improv can be longer, it can be dramatic, it can have layers and twists and turns. Come join us for a journey through improv's more complex and theatrical side.

Together in this intro to longform improv course we will explore the skills of long-form from beginning to performance level. We'll look at different structures for long-form shows and how a group can take a single word suggestion and create a whole piece of theatre from it.

This is a supportive and fun environment where you can relax into silliness! Each class will include games and exercises to get us feeling loose and inspire fun, and then dive us into the topic of the day. You will be on your feet, active, trying and playing - laughs are guaranteed!

Topics:

• Trust Ourselves, Trust Others
• Working Together as a Group
• Creating a Scene
• Character & Relationships
• Finding the Focus of a Scene
• Making Connections
• Exploring Themes
• Putting It All Together: The Harold
• Having Fun Creating New Theatre

Pre-requisite:

• Introduction to Improv (101) (or proof of equivalent)

This course is ideally aimed at: those with some basic improv training and wishing to expand further; those who wish to specialise in long-form improv; performers with short-form background/experience wishing to become more relaxed and familiar with long-form improv.

In addition, there will be a performance opportunity at the end of this course which students are encouraged (but not required) to try.

Your teacher:
Gregor is a professional classically trained actor who has trained and worked all over the UK. His performance range spans everything from Shakespeare's protagonists to "that background tree". He brings an inclusive and kind nature to teaching and you will leave every class with an a-ha moment!

Class dates (Every class is 2.5 hours: 18:15-20:45):
May 1, 8, 15, 29
June 5, 12, 26
July 3
(No class 22 May or 19 June as these are our monthly public drop-ins)

Cost: £ 175 early bird /£195
Use code :"Earlybird" at checkout up to 17 April