Improv Acting Class - Foundations 5: Finding The Funny
Dive into Big Fork Theatre's lively and inclusive Improv courses, discover creativity, build confidence, and have fun!
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Big Fork Theatre
Level 2, 252 Saint Pauls Terrace Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006 AustraliaRefund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 3 hours
Capped at 12 participants this 8 week Finding the Funny class we explore how to take true stories and turn them into hilarious improvised scenes. This gives students experience in the Armando format which is the core of Big Fork Theatre's flagship show, Cool Story Bro.
Successful completion of Big Fork Theatre's Improv Foundations 4: Group Mind required to take this class. Special consideration may be made if you don't fit this criteria but you feel that you have the required training and skill please contact the Directors at training@bigforktheatre.com to discuss.
Specific skills and topics covered:
- Game of the Scene
- Comedic premise based improvisation
- Unpacking true stories to find a comedic premise
- Advanced long form techniques
- How to heighten and explore comedic premises
This course meets for 8 sessions that are each 3 hours long.
Why take an improv class?
Improv is for everyone. It doesn't matter how experienced or inexperienced you are as a performer Big Fork Theatre's classes are designed to benefit everyone. Our classes focus on developing your listening skills, stage confidence and team work.
Big Fork Theatre's improvisational classes are beneficial for actors and comedians looking to add a new skill set to their performing repertoire. Improv is becoming increasingly desired when casting and can help performers adjust to any situation whether it be during an audition or in the rehearsal room.
Improvisation is an excellent way to improve your communication skills and confidence when speaking in public.
About Big Fork Theatre
Big Fork Theatre is dedicated to long form improvisation in the Chicago and New York style, as made famous by Tina Fey, Amy Poheler and Mike Meyers. Big Fork primarily focuses on comedic improvisation.
Big Fork's teachers have many years experience both in teaching and performing, many of whom have traveled around the world to learn from some of the best improv teachers there are. Our teachers are committed to creating a fun and enriching environment to learn in and grow the Brisbane improvisational community.
Frequently asked questions
This course runs for 8 weeks from the start date. For example, if you sign up for the course starting Saturday 3rd February the class would meet every Saturday at the same time for 8 weeks.
Yes, all sessions are covered in the one cost. Your enrolment also gives you access to watch shows at Big Fork Theatre for free while you are a student with us!
You must be 18 years or older to participate in our classes. Under 18 and want to improvise? Contact training@bigforktheatre.com for info on upcoming youth classes.
Successful completion of Big Fork Theatre's Improv Foundations 4: Group Mind required to take this class. Special consideration may be made if you don't fit this criteria but if you feel that you have the required training and skill please contact training@bigforktheatre.com to discuss
Yes we do! You can find out more about our scholarship opportunities and flexible payment options here - https://www.bigforktheatre.com/scholarships
Our venue is wheelchair accessible and our classes have accommodated a variety of students' needs in the past. We recommend reaching out to us at training@bigforktheatre.com to discuss how we can support you.
Find your answers at www.bigforktheatre.com/big-fork-faqs
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Big Fork Theatre is Brisbane's home of improv and sketch comedy, with our own theatre open in 2022 in Fortitude Valley dedicated to all things comedy.