ADVANCED
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. All courses include a final performance at our monthly student showcase Side Show.
Prerequisite: Foundations series, or by video interview/audition.
STATUS & CHARACTER
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This course will give you tools and training to spontanously create believable and entertaining characters in scenes. We will explore techniques of status and power dynamics, physical acuity, outragous attitudes and more. We will mine the comedic potential of authentic human behaiour, so you can expand your character range and create compelling stories in any improvisational style. Side Show Performance on the final class.
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.
NARRATIVE & TILTS
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GET LOOSE
Tightrope Improv Jam
Sunday October 5th, Nov 2nd, & Dec 7th
For our Tightrope community and beyond!
If you’ve completed Foundations 1 & 2 with us—or have equivalent performance experience—you’re invited to our monthly community jam & social.
We’ll start with a playful, interactive workshop to warm up, experiment, and connect. Then we dive into a “mini maestro,” where you’ll jump on stage and play scenes with guidance from your favourite Tightrope teachers.
Stick around after to mingle, celebrate, and connect with fellow improvisers.
Come play!
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6:00 PM – 6:45 PM | Drop-In Workshop
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7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Mini Maestro
An easygoing, high-energy jam, supported by some of Tightrope’s teachers & directors.
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