Level 3: Long Form Conservatory

Service Description

This course is designed for improvisers who are serious about long form and ready to showcase their craft. Through in-depth scene work, rich character development, and exploration of diverse formats, students will refine their technique and performance presence in front of audiences. Participants will be placed in troupes of 6–10 performers and will have the opportunity to showcase their work in 2 fully produced student showcases by Instant Theatre during the term. Whether you're working toward performing regularly or simply want to sharpen your long form artistry, this conservatory provides the structure, challenge, and support to take your improv to the next level. What You’ll Learn: -Advanced Long Form Techniques: Deepen your understanding of long form structures, pacing, and ensemble flow. -Complex Character Work: Build nuanced, fully realized characters that evolve across scenes and formats. -Performance Confidence & Range: Expand your versatility by performing in two live showcases across a variety of styles and structures. Bonus: Enrolment includes a free student pass to all Instant Theatre productions during the course term. Meet Your Instructor: Mary Saunders (she/they) is a Vancouver-based comedian. Her initial improv training was with Instant Theatre and UBCimprov, then later Blind Tiger Comedy. Now she can be regularly found performing as a Mainstage ensemble member at The Improv Centre, a co-creator and producer of WikiProv, and a member of Grad School Improv. Mary is passionate about using her over 10 years experience as a foundation for teaching others the skills they need to begin and expand their own improv journeys. She can be found teaching classes and House Teams at The Improv Centre, as well as younger students at the Canadian Improv Games’ Improvcamp. Mary is also a satirist, having published works via Reductress and the Beaverton, as well as a sketch comedian. Mary is stoked to be here and would do anything for you. Accessibility: KW Atrium Studios has varying levels of accessibility depending on the theatre space in use. Some areas are fully wheelchair accessible, while others may have limited access due to structural constraints. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us before registering so we can ensure your experience is fully supported. We’re committed to making every class welcoming and inclusive.