UPCOMING Improv Classes

Building Blocks I with Ralph MacLeod

Time: 7:00–10:00 PM
Dates: Tuesdays starting April 9 (4 weeks)
Teacher: Ralph MacLeod
Total Class Time: 12 hours. 4 classes.
Cost: $100 (including HST)
Pre-Requisite: None

Desc: This class introduces the student to the Black Swan Comedy style of improv. We cover the importance of play, building compelling scenes with the simple yet awesome power of ‘yes, and’, how to create context (the who, what, and where), the creative power of the group, reacting vs thinking (or how your brain can be your worst enemy), creating patterns and connections, where does humour come from?, confronting your fear of ‘being on the spot,’ considering your audience, trust, and, perhaps most important of all, how to do all this simply.

To register, e-mail ralph@blackswancomedy.com.

IN-SESSION Improv Classes

Improv Genre Class with Lisa Merchant

Time: 7:00–10:00 PM
Dates: Thursdays starting January 31 (7 weeks)
Teacher: Lisa Merchant
Total Class Time: 21 hours. 7 classes.
Cost: $220 (inclusive)

Desc: Genre on!

Are you wondering who Tennessee Williams is? What’s all the fuss about Shakespeare and why is Film Noir always at the tip of the audience’s tongues? It’s time to further explore the world of genres. Come out and get your “Genre On.” Learn how to break down a genre, look a character archetypes, classic plot lines and more. It is a great way to improve and refine your improv skill set.

“I just completed the Genre class with Lisa Merchant. I have to tell you it was a blast… I found the Genre class to be a very useful way of developing and improving character choices, providing more focus and expanding your repertoire of improv tools. Highly recommend it to anyone…” – Genre Student

There will be a performance with this class. TBD.