IMPROV CLASSES
OUR CURRICULUM IS a 7-week COMPREHENSIVE, PROGRESSIVE, LEARNING EXPERIENCE.
THE FIRST THREE LEVELS are SHORT FORM IMPROV (101s) & THE NEXT LEVELS are LONG FORM IMPROV (201s).
THE FIRST THREE LEVELS are SHORT FORM IMPROV (101s) & THE NEXT LEVELS are LONG FORM IMPROV (201s).
Upcoming Short Form Classes
SHORT FORM IMPROV 101: SHORT FORM ESSENTIALS IS AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FUNDAMENTALS OF IMPROV COMEDY USING IMPROV GAMES. THESE IMPROV GAMES ARE CALLED SHORT FORM JUST LIKE "WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?". WE FOCUS ON BUILDING TRUST, CONNECTEDNESS, SPONTANEITY, ACTIVE LISTENING, THE "YES, AND" PRINCIPLE, BASIC SCENE WORK, COMEDIC TIMING, AND ESTABLISHING COMEDIC PREMISES THROUGH THE EXPLORATION OF SHORT-FORM IMPROV GAMES AND ACTIVITIES.
COST: $200 DATES: 7 Weeks, Starts: Sunday, June 29th | TIME: 1:30 PM-3:30 PM LOCATION: 573 Fairview Rd, Unit 21A, Asheville, NC 28803 |
SHORT FROM IMPROV 102: ENSEMBLE building builds on the fundamentals of short-form improv with a focus on ensemble work. Through a mix of classic short-form structures and new challenges, you'll learn how to support your scene partners, heighten ideas, and build comedic moments together. This class is great for anyone looking to deepen their improv skills while working as part of a team.
COST: $200 | Prerequisite SHORT FORM 101 DATES: 7 Weeks, Starts: Monday, June 30th | TIME: 7:30 PM-9:30 PM LOCATION: 573 Fairview Rd, Unit 21A, Asheville, NC 28803 |
SHORT FROM IMPROV 102: ENSEMBLE building builds on the fundamentals of short-form improv with a focus on ensemble work. Through a mix of classic short-form structures and new challenges, you'll learn how to support your scene partners, heighten ideas, and build comedic moments together. This class is great for anyone looking to deepen their improv skills while working as part of a team.
COST: $200 | Prerequisite SHORT FORM 101 DATES: 7 Weeks, Starts: Thursday, July 3rd | TIME: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM LOCATION: 573 Fairview Rd, Unit 21A, Asheville, NC 28803 |
SHORT FORM IMPROV 103: SHOW ESSENTIALS is a dynamic course designed to elevate your improvisational skills, with a specific focus on crafting short-form improv shows in the style of 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?'. Building on the fundamentals learned in previous levels, this class delves into making strategic choices that not only enhance your individual performance but will work on show structure, hosting skills, and The audience Experience.
COST: $200 | Prerequisite SHORT FORM 102 DATES: 7 Weeks, Starts: Monday, June 30th | TIME: 5:30 PM-7:30 PM LOCATION: 573 Fairview Rd, Unit 21A, Asheville, NC 28803 |
Upcoming Long Form Classes
INTRO TO LONG FORM 201: THIS IS A LONG FROM LEVEL 1 CLASS. THROUGH GROUP GAMES AND EXERCISES, STUDENTS WILL PRACTICE LISTENING, BEING PRESENT IN THE MOMENT, EXPLORING IMPULSE/SPONTANEITY, TRUSTING THEIR INSTINCTS, AND THE FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPT OF "YES, AND" IN IMPROVISATION. LONG FORM CONNECTS A SERIES OF SCENES TO create ONE PERFORMANCE PIECE CALLED LONG FORM.
COST: $200 DATES: 7 Weeks, Starts: Sunday, June 29th | TIME: 3:30 PM-5:30 PM LOCATION: 573 Fairview Rd, Unit 21A, Asheville, NC 28803 |
LONG FORM 202: FOCUSES ON TECHNIQUES to build out the world of these scenes you create. STUDENTS WILL EXPLORE DIFFERENT WAYS TO EDIT SCENES, CREATE GROUPS SCENES, AND MAKE STRONG INITIATIONS THROUGH CHARACTER AND SPACE WORK. students will learn The concept of "if this, then what..." and apply it by creating long form narrative pieces.
COST: $200 | Prerequisite Long form 201 or approval from MISFit DATES: 7 Weeks, Starts: Tuesday, July 1st | TIME: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM LOCATION: 573 Fairview Rd, Unit 21A, Asheville, NC 28803 |
Long FOrm IMPROV: CHARACTERS FOCUSES ON THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF WHAT MAKES A CHARACTER, VOICE, PHYSICALITY, POINT OF VIEW, EMOTIONS. THIS CLASS WILL GIVE YOU THE TOOLS TO TRANSFORM YOURSELF ON STAGE INTO SOMEONE ELSE and flesh out the tools you reach for to find someone on the backline.
** PRE-REQUISITE: At Least 2 Years of Improv Experience. COST: $250 DATES: 7 Weeks, Starts: Wednesday, July 2nd | TIME: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM LOCATION: 573 Fairview Rd, Unit 21A, Asheville, NC 28803 |