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Give a monologue and initiate a premise. It's easy until it's not. We will go over some solid strategies (one step beyond, analogous, using a character), problems to avoid (don't forget the why) and things that are different than non-premise improv (yes, you can tell the other person who they are). Once the scene gets going, it's easy. Get sharp at this very useful tool and approach.
This class is about supporting a scene once it gets going. We'll look at "vertical" heightening -- repeat what's going on already, except BIGGER. And then also the more elusive "horizontal" heightening (move to elsewhere in the world, follow the consequences, fill out the history that got us here). You need both kinds. This is a very improv nerdy but fun workshop in what to do once things get going! Prerequisite: Students must have taken, or be currently taking, SFI’s Level Three (or higher) Improv classes at SFI (or those with equivalent improv experience).
In this musical improv workshop, students will work on the basics of creating a musical improv scene, which includes creating a character point of view, matching and varying harmonies, creating unified choruses, and more. Students will then dive into creating an original narrative musical with their classmates. Taught by RJ Williams, instructor at Second City. See prerequisite.
In this workshop, students will learn the basics of creating a Hip Hop improv scene. We will dive into various styles of flow and work various aspects of our rhyming brains. There will be exercises to introduce students to rhyming structure, story progression through rapping and more. The workshop will end with scenes that lead into rap. There is no prerequisite for this class.
Move beyond your predictable go-to’s and discover some simple techniques that will open up a world of second beat possibilities. By the end of this class, you’ll be attacking your second beats with confidence, and taking the audience on an exciting, unpredictable ride. Don't miss this opportunity with visiting improv legend, Suzi Barrett.
Why are we making improv more difficult than it needs to be? Ultimately, we're playing make-believe with our friends. That's so fun! This workshop is all about simplifying things by getting back to the basics and focusing on having a blast on stage. Everyone is invited to participate in this one time workshop with visiting improv all star, Casey Feigh.
Master "The Slacker," the versatile long-form improv style where tag-outs drive the action in this two part masterclass taught by Eric Weiss.
What happens when you mix The Bat format and podcast style improv? You get fun improv with microphones and soundscapes in the dark.
Master the razor-sharp rhythms and raw power dynamics of improvised, Mamet-style dialogue. This improv workshop, taught by Eric Weiss, dissects the techniques behind "Mamet-speak" and transforms them into practical tools for improv.
