The Impro Dojo's Long-form Workshop (Intermediate+)

The Impro Dojo's Intermediate and Advanced Student Long-form Workshop

Are you interested in long-form improv? Join this workshop to learn the basics of long-from and experience a variety of long-from formats over the course of the year! We'll be doing 30 minutes of warmups and 1.5 hours of scene work, so this is perfect for intermediate and advanced improvisors.

In this workshop, we'll be focusing on popular long-form structures, such as The Harold, The Montage, The Armando, as well as others. Meant for students who have some improv experience under their belt, this workshop is designed to help you sharpen your skills, unleash your creativity, and have a blast along the way.

Note: You should have attended at least 10 improv workshops and mastered Yes, And-ing, listening skills, the 2nd Circle concept, and have moved beyond blocking other people's offers. If you're not sure, just ask Chris if you're ready!

Total beginners should start with our Wednesday Impro Workshops, as we won't be covering the basics on Tuesday nights.

Key Learning Points:

1. Teamwork and Support: Long-form improv is all about collaboration. You'll learn the importance of supporting your scene partners, actively listening, and building upon each other's ideas to create cohesive and engaging scenes.
2. Initiation and Agreement: We'll explore techniques for confidently initiating scenes and establishing the who, what, and where. Learning to say "yes, and..." will be emphasized to keep scenes flowing smoothly and to avoid blocking.
3. Character and Relationships: You'll discover how to develop memorable characters and dynamic relationships on the spot. Through exercises and games, we'll delve into character creation, physicality, and emotional depth.
4. Game of the Scene: Understanding the game of the scene is crucial for finding the comedic and thematic core of your scenes. We'll explore how to identify and heighten the unusual or interesting elements within a scene to generate laughs and keep audiences engaged.
5. Edit and Callbacks: Learning when and how to edit scenes gracefully is essential for maintaining momentum in long-form improv. We'll also explore the power of callbacks to create connections and callbacks throughout the show.

Workshops are held our black box theater Studio Gokko near Yoyogi-Koen and Hatagaya, close to the restaurant Hoff, and this 2-hour workshop costs ¥3,000. Bring exact change if you can, please. And careful with the map here on Meetup! Some report it leads them to the next street over. Use this Google location if you have any problems: https://goo.gl/maps/w4f6GgXbYG5u2YvW7

Thanks,
Chris

Apres-improv Socializing
After the workshop, students can walk across the street to Hoff, a great restaurant for food, drink and conversation, so it's educational and social!

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Language: You should be a competent English speaker, who is capable of easy and free communication. We have many students from all over the world, and non-native speakers are always welcome!

Diversity Policy

We strive to create a welcoming atmosphere for everyone, regardless of minority status. Continued participation is at the discretion of the instructors. So be positive and nice to your fellow improvisors! Also, we're all adults here, but hitting on people isn't cool in a workshop. Just saying.

Improvisor Resources

Check the Improv Resources page on our website, www.improvazilla.com, for lots of information on terminology, games, and more!

Our Private Studio Gokko Improvisors Facebook Group
Here we post articles of interest, homework, and chat about the world of improv. Request to join here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TSCStudioGokkoImprovisors

Our Public Facebook Group
And you can also join us on our public group: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tokyo-Comedy-Store-In-The-Moment-Improv-Program/176438395757922

Hope to see you soon at Studio Gokko!

Chris Wells,
TCS Improvazilla School of Improv Artistic Director

PS: Studio Gokko is about a ten-minute walk from the following stations: Hatsudai, Hatagaya, Yoyogi-koen, and Yoyogi-hachiman.

The GPS should take you right there, but just in case, we are very close to a restaurant called Hoff: http://hoff-restaurant.com

Studio Gokko is in the basement of an orange-tiled building with a cleaners and glass shop on the first floor, and our door is on the very left-hand side, next to the glass shop, which has グラス written on its shutter. Look for the Studio Gokko logo on our door!