TBC Improv HK Meetup Group

## Overview

## Discover and learn the foundations to creating improvised games and short scenes in this 8-week course!

102: Intro to Shortform is an 8-class course that introduces the core mechanics of performing shortform games—those quick, punchy scenes made famous by shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway?
The short-form style of improv (consisting of short scenes combining audience suggestions, improviser talents and selected structures) has become synonymous with improv comedy. Though by no means the only style of improv, it is one that TBC Improv specialises in and this course will teach you the techniques behind it.
Each class in the course will explore a particular genre of game: what games fall into the category, what skills they use and techniques for performing scenes within them. Become familiar with new games and reacquainted with old favourites!
This course is ideally aimed at: those with some basic improv training and wishing to expand further; those who wish to specialise in short-form improv; performers with long-form background/experience wishing to become more relaxed and familiar with short-form improv.
The course culminates in a graduation showcase (it's optional, but we think you'll looooove it and we highly recommend it!). Dates listed below.

Class Topics

• General improv basics (refresher)
• Naive Games
• Character & Scene Games
• Restricted Games
• Mime & Physical Games
• Musical & Rhyming Games
• Audience Participation Games
• The Games List (or "How To Choose What To Play")

Pre-requisite:

• Introduction to Improv (101) (or proof of equivalent)
• Ages 16+

Our TBC Course Structure Explained:
Our courses and classes have 2 defining numbers. The first number defines the level.
100 series - Introductory
200 series - Intermediate
300 series - Advanced
etc.
Then the 01, 02, 03 etc. defines the type of class.
101 Intro to Improv (building blocks) |102 Intro to Shortform |103 Intro to Longform
This class series is in our 100 series, and will be taking you through the ins and outs of the shortform type of performance. You can then use these skills to advance in short or longform styles.

Dates and Times:
Monday evenings, 7:00pm-9:30pm
Sep 7, 14, 21, 28
Oct 5, 26
Nov 2, 9
Note: No class Oct 12 or 19
Optional graduation showcase or performance opportunity)

## Overview

Discover and learn the foundations to creating improvised performance in this 8-week course!
Overview
Watched improv comedy and thought "I'd like to give that a try"?
Maybe you're an actor looking to train up on ever popular improv skills? Needing help with public speaking?
Just wanting to be comfortable not knowing what'll happen next?

Whoever you are, whatever your background, if you're wanting to learn the skills of improv from the start and to be left with a solid grounding in improv, then this is the course for you.

Over 8-weeks, discover - through the supportive, collaborative process we call improv performance - how to create stories, characters and ideas to captivate an audience right before their eyes. Develop those public speaking skills to allow easier and more natural dialogs with your audience. Learn how to relish the opportunity to embrace the unexpected!

Topics covered by this workshop

• Trusting ourselves and others
• “Yes And”
• Giving and Receiving Offers
• Spatial and Physical Awareness/Mime
• Character Work
• Teamwork
• Reality & Authenticity
• Improv scenes & games

Dates and Times:
Tuesdays evenings, 7:00pm-9:30pm
Sep 8, 15, 22, 29
Oct 6, 20, 27
Nov 3
(Note: No class Oct 13 or 20)

Who knew spinning the wheel can lead to great comedy and GREAT improv :D?

This movie has no script, no trailer, and no director. In fact, YOU will tell us what you want this movie to be. Are you ready?