Start your week with play!

This class will take an in-depth look at popular improv games from Theatresports and the TV show “Whose Line is it, Anyway?”

Not only will we practice games, we will also use them to hone and develop your improv skills. We will look at how to move beyond simply playing games for a gimmick or laugh, and using the structures to create real impro magic on the stage.

This class will also teach you everything you need to know about the classic improv format, Theatresports, introducing you to the different elements of the show such as judges, the horn of salvation and challenges. The class will also discuss the philosophy and history which underpin these elements and give you insight into their purpose and how to make use of them in a show.

This workshop will help students who are looking to refine their performance skills and hit the stage with increased confidence and power.

It is also perfect for people wanting to get back into improv, or those who want to learn more about Improv Queensland’s approach to improvisation. We also recommend this class for teachers or Theatresports coaches looking to gain additional skills and insights for their students.

Pre-requisites

In order to take this class, you must have completed a beginner's improv workshop or equivalent. Contact us if you have any questions.

Age requirements

Please note: Our classes are primarily aimed at adults - if you are under 18, let us know and we will confirm if you can attend the class.

Term 3: 2024
Date: 3 June to 22 July (8-weeks)
Time: Monday 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Your teacher - Carla Haynes

Carla’s approach to teaching is warm, encouraging, and supportive. She likes to create a very fun, stress-free, and non-judgemental environment in her classroom. It’s a space where the stakes are low, and you can try new things safely, knowing that whatever happens is okay. Carla’s psych background (she has a bachelor of psychology with first class honours from Griffith University) informs her approach to teaching and thinking about improv. She understands that it takes great courage to get yourself to an improv class, and she loves to see students start to relax, have fun, and become more comfortable as the weeks go on.

Carla believes that improv is for everyone, and that improv can teach us so much, including how to play again, get in touch with our creative side, share control with others, be present in the moment, pay attention and really listen to others, trust and honour our instincts, and bravely give things a go without knowing what the outcome will be. Carla’s hope is that she will gently guide her students towards the realisation that they are creative, interesting people who are, and always have been, enough. Exactly as they are.