Steel City Improv Theater’s Improv Program teaches you the basics of Long Form Improv Comedy, from “Yes And” to “Harold” in our Core Curriculum classes.
Improv Training is great for everyone: It teaches you to say yes, to be part of a team and to be open to new ideas. Our Improv Program is on a Level System, so that one class builds on top of another.
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Level One: Principles Of Improv
Level One: Principles of Improv introduces the basic principals of improvisation such as agreement, listening and commitment. The class explores object and basic character work geared to make students more confident, committed performers.
There is a graduation performance at the end of the session.
Prerequisite: None
Level Two: Scenework
This class builds on basics learned in Level One and applies them to scenework focusing on two person scenes. We introduce strong initiations, editing and practice techniques for object work, characters and environment to create powerful and dynamic scenes.
There is a graduation performance at the end of the session.
Prerequisite: Level One
Level Three: Intro to Longform
Level Three applies the Principals of Improv and Scenework to create full length longform structures using the basis of all modern longform: The Harold. Students learn longform techniques such as second beats, callbacks, group games and openings. Students will learn to examine not just individual scenes, but entire shows. We also begin to utilize editing, group mind and ensemble work.
There is a graduation performance at the end of the session.
Prerequisite: Level Two
Level Four: Advanced Longform
Building on the Intro to Longform, Advanced Longform focuses on more advanced long form improvisational pieces. Students delve further into the study of formwork, such as the Monoscene, LaRonde, Imposto and more, developing their skills in creating stronger and more connected pieces. We also explore Tag-Outs, Walk Ons, Patterns, Creative Editing and Opening Styles. During this level, students are encouraged to work on longform conventions they are interested in and/or have observed.
There is a graduation performance at the end of the session.
Prerequisite: Level Three
