Level 1: Introduction to Improvisation

Service Description

Level 1 is your starting point for longform improv at Instant Theatre in Vancouver. This 10 week course is designed for absolute beginners who want a structured, supportive introduction to improvisation. Across 10 weekly classes of 3 hours, you get 30 hours of focused stage time. 30 hours will not make you a world expert, but it is enough to stop feeling like a total beginner and start feeling like someone who can actually improvise in front of people. You will learn our 5W framework: Who – simple, playable characters with clear points of view. Where – specific locations and object work so you are not just talking in a void. What – shared activities and clear offers that give the scene something to stand on. Why – relationships and stakes that make the moment matter. Wow – noticing what is fun and staying with it instead of rushing to new ideas. You will practice 2 person and small group scenes, build confidence being seen on stage, and learn how to say "yes and" in action. The focus is on grounded, human longform, not just short form games. By the end of the course you will: •Feel more relaxed and playful in front of an audience. •Start scenes with clear Who, Where, and What. •Support your partners and make them look good. •Perform in a low pressure, structured student showcase. This course is for anyone who is new to improv or coming back after a long break. No performance background is required. Just bring curiosity and a willingness to try. Format: 10 weeks, 1 class per week, 3 hours per class. Dates: Mondays; January 12th till March 16th Performance: 1 final beginner friendly showcase. Prerequisite: None. Instructor: Jordan Wesley (read more about Jordan on our Instructor's page). To make training more accessible, students will be charged based on a 2x payment plan: $189.50 before the course begins and $189.50 after Week 5.