Improvisation Classes for Beginners
Learn the basics of improvisation with our acting & drama short courses in Sydney!
Think on your feet! Have fun and learn the fundamental skills and principles of improvisation, as seen on shows like “TheatreSports”, “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” & “Thank God You're Here”.
We always seek to create a playful and supportive, you-can-do-no-wrong environment in our classes. Our aim is always to coach our students to success.
This is a fantastic course to build confidence, improve your presentation and audition skills, learn basic theatrical concepts, listen to and connect with other people, as well as spark your imagination and expression in an entertaining and interactive atmosphere.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this improvisation course, you should be able to:
- understand improvisation terminology
- understand how verbal or physical offers are used in improvisation
- understand how scene narrative is used in improvisation
- create an environment for a scene
- accept, extend and deal with offers in improvisation
- name characters, objects and locations in an improvised scene
- combine physical and verbal offers in an improvised scene
- understand character status
- find the focus of an improvised scene
- understand character objectives
- identify scene objectives in improvisation
- understand the basics of stage technique and stagecraft
After finishing this course you might be interested in Improvisation Classes Level 2: TheatreSports Games.
What will be covered in this improvisation course?
- Listening skills
- Naming characters, objects, and locations
- Creating an environment, character, objectives, and character status for a scene
- Endowing Characters
- Physical and emotional endowment
- Establishing a narrative
- Advancing and extending ideas
- Basic Stage technique and stagecraft
This improvisation course may be adapted to benefit the needs and interests of the class.
Who is this improvisation course for?
All levels of experience welcome – no previous improvisation drama experience required.
Additional information
- Students should wear casual clothes with covered shoes, and bring a water bottle.
Classes Online Courses
<p>Learn the basics of improvisation with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/arts/drama-acting">acting & drama short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>
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Great reasons to enrol in a short course with us
Small classes
A personal approach means quality learning, so you can enjoy plenty of interaction with your instructor and the chance to ask questions.
Short & sweet
Our short courses & workshops get straight to the point, providing the skills you need with minimal commitment of your precious time.
Facilities & equipment
Our range of venues suit every type of course, are easy to get to, and have the equipment and tech needed to support your learning.
Easy, secure enrolment
Enrol online 24/7 with a safe, convenient 3-step process, and you can change your mind up to 7 days before class starts.
Quality instructors
Our educators bring first-hand experience and knowledge, with up-to-the-minute practices from diverse industries.
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Our courses help you rapidly increase your skills and knowledge, for professional development or personal interest.
Course testimonials:
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Leandro said: Ewan is a great tutor! The venue is ok and very convenient in terms of location. 5 stars.
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Muskan said: 5 Stars!
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Axel said: The tutor and group were very good. I really enjoy being part of the class as I had a lot of fun.
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Harvey said: The best were the out of the box ideas !
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Lara said: Great group, Ewan was lots of fun and I learnt a lot. Thank you!
