Service Description

Level 4 is an advanced longform lab where you and your ensemble work to find your authentic voice to create a signature show format together and premiere it for a public audience. You get 18 hours of rehearsal and format development with a coach and a committed ensemble. 18 hours at this level is enough to move you from "I can play in formats" to "I understand how a format works and how to help build one." Over 6 weeks of 3 hour rehearsals you will: • Find your longform improv voice. • Test different longform concepts and decide on a format that fits your ensemble. • Design the opening, editing style, transitions, and ending structure. • Refine pacing, energy, and show arc so the middle does not sag. • Integrate lights and sound as intentional parts of the show. • Practice taking and giving detailed notes in a professional rehearsal setting. The 5Ws now apply at the show level: Who – the ensemble’s character web and group dynamic. Where – stage picture, environments, and how locations change. What – the central idea or game of the show itself. Why – the thematic or emotional promise you make to the audience. Wow – the moves, images, and patterns that make your format unforgettable. You will present a work in progress performance partway through the term, make adjustments, then premiere a polished show at the end. The goal is to create something that could live on the Instant Theatre stage beyond the class. This level is for serious longform improvisers who want to work like an ensemble and are interested in, creating their own voice. Format: 6 weeks, 1 class per week, 3 hours per class. Dates: Thursdays 7:00pm-10:00pm; July 9th till August 20th (skips August 6th) Performance: 1 final showcase. Prerequisite: Level 3 or equivalent longform training Instructor: Del Hajipour (read more about Del on our About page). Investment: To maintain accessibility, we offer a 2-part payment plan: $169.50 (Initial deposit) and $169.50 (Due after Week 5).