IMPORTANT:
This Wednesday's session will be held at Le Cheval Marin bar
Quai aux Briques 90, 1000 Bruxelles
Please take a moment to read the information and rules for the sessions.
Overview: Improv sessions in English accepting all levels. We play short and long-form improv comedy, which includes theater-style scenes, guessing, and group games.
Topics:
- Timing
- Location
- Participation (Attendees list)
- RSVP rules
- Improv session format
- Who is it for? (Participation requirement)
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Being on time will help you and everyone.
18h15 - Doors open
Please take this time to order your drinks/food and settle in.
18h30 - Start of the session
Are you late?
Please inform the event host or comment on the event page. If you arrive late and the session is already in progress, please wait on the side till the game/scene is finished. Wait for the session moderator to indicate when you can start participating.
We have two locations:
Monday Sessions:
The session takes place on the first floor of The Sister Cafe. Stairs next to the bar. It's the room with a curtain at the door.
Wednesday Sessions:
At Brussels Beer Poject
Rue Antoine Dansaert 188, 1000 Bruxelles
- Participation (Attendee list)
The session is limited to 12 attendees. This ensures the session is manageable and everybody gets enough chances to participate.
Therefore, only the people on the "attendee list" can participate in the session.
Waiting list: People on the waiting list should keep an eye on the updates in case someone from the attendees' list drops and you get their spot. It's important for the people on the waiting list also to update their RSVP status if they already know they won't be joining the session.
Do you just want to observe? In the regular session, we do not have an audience, only participants. Please do not join the session if you do not plan to participate in the games/scenes.
If you are unsure about something, please contact the event host.
People on the attendee list are expected to take part.
- RSVP Rules
- Please update your RSVP status in a timely manner if you can't make it to the session. This applies to people on the attendee list AND waiting list.
- If you are on the waiting list and know you won't be able to join in case someone from the main list drops, please update your RSVP to "not going". This will give the next person on the waiting list a chance.
- Emergencies aside, please update your RSVP status on time. Canceling at the last minute or just 1 hour before isn't helpful.
- If we see a pattern from someone not showing up after confirming or last-minute cancellations, we reserve the right to prohibit session access.
- Please write a comment if you cancel and your spot becomes available. With this, others will get an extra notification.
Improv Session Format
The session is held in English.
The session has three sections: Warm-up, Scene games, and Cool down.
Warmup: Quick group games are played to break the ice and get the creative juices flowing.
Scenes: Then we move on to scene games. These are mostly from short-form improv, which can include different games with various gimmicks, like story building, character work, guessing, etc
Cool down: One or two short group games to end the session. The rules are explained by the moderator before each game.
There is no obligation to participate in games you are uncomfortable with.
There can be feedback after a game is played. This is so we learn from each other and gain skills and insights.
Tip: If you are new, pay attention to the regular players when they are performing and notice small details, like how a stage is cleared before a scene, how to enter a scene, and how to collaborate with each other.
Anyone interested in improv! We accept participants at all levels, beginners and advanced.
This is a great place to start if you are new to improv. The basics will be explained. We only require the "Yes, and...!" spirit!
If you are an advanced player and have ideas and games to share and work on, please do let us know.
We look forward to welcoming you and doing improv!
