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For anyone dreaming of taking their improv to the next level, or gaining a deeper understanding of the core concepts so you can play confidently in any style, format, or performance.
Prerequisite: Foundations series, or by video interview/audition.
January 16th - March 5th
Tuesdays
6PM - 8PM
This 8-week course will give you tools and training to spontaneously create believable and entertaining characters in scenes. We will explore techniques of status and power dynamics, physical acuity, outrageous attitudes and more. We will mine the comedic potential of authentic human behaviour, so you can expand your character range and create compelling stories in any improvisational style. Side Show Performance on the final class.
March 12th - April 30th
Tuesdays
6PM - 8PM
This 8-week course will open up all the possibilities of story. We will develop skills to make captivating beginnings, what we call the Platform, and how to find a change or Tilt to your scene for maximum impact. We will explore this through game, scene work, genre-based storytelling, and long-form narratives. Gain access to the magical powers that will enhance improvised scene work in any style. Side Show Performance on final class.
May 7th - June 25th
Tuesdays
6PM - 8PM
This 8-week course is for anyone who has a love of music and wants to gain musical improvisation super powers! You don't need any musical training, or talent, to play. We will give you tools for vocal health and power, increased range, and the confidence to sing your heart out in any situation. We will learn warmups and exercises, a range of musical improv games and setups, and ultimately create a long form musical improv format that we will perform on the final class.
July 9th - August 27th
Tuesdays
6PM - 8PM
This 8-week course will immerse you in a wide variety of genres and styles, that you'll be able to recreate on stage for enthralling dramas, thrilling horrors or hilarious comedies. Each week we will explore two complimentary styles, for example Sit Com, Romance, Film Noir, Western, and Horror. Finally, we will select a genre to create our own mini long form that we will perform on the final class. Some research (movies!) will be expected as part of the course.
Impro Theatre Conservatory is our most advanced training program for improvisors who have trained with us for over one year. This one year program (September to May) will give you physical and vocal training to enhance your stage presence, ensemble development, regular weekly scene study practises, work on short-form, long-form and
Impro theatre styles, and a deeper knowledge of the games, styles and formats that we play at Tightrope. Come be a part of the next wave!
Next intake will be Fall 2024.
All of our In-Studio classes take place at the Tightrope Theatre 2343 Main Street. Our theatre space, designed specifically for improvisation training and performance, has lights and sound, as well as props, costumes & set pieces to bring your scenes to life. Come visit us to watch a show and say hi!
2343 Main Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V5T 3C9, Canada