Now that we have established a foundation with our improv, its time to dive deeper and work toward creating an ensemble piece with rich and engaging scenes. We do this while studying a selection of improv formats.

Learning Outcomes

• • Understand and identify “Position Play” for more engaging scenes (The 4 scene types)
  • Creating strong “Hive Mind” for more great connection on stage
  • Ability to perform in grounded, real scenes for dramatic work
  • Develop deeper characters that can be used for longer scenes and shows
  • Understand and perform a number of improv formats and structures

Topics covered

• • Position Play
  • Hive Mind
  • Drama and intimacy in improv
  • Point of View / Emotional Point of View
  • Improv formats and structures

Showcase

There is an optional Class Showcase on completion of the course.

Course Instructors

The level 2 course is taught by Debbie Cheevers and Denny McDermott of Underthings and Cloven Improv. For more about Debbie and Denny, see here.

Course Dates February 2025 (All Tuesdays)

• Feb 4th
• Feb 11th
• Feb 18th
• Feb 25th
• Mar 4th
• Mar 11th

Each class runs from 7pm to approx 9:45pm.

Course Entry Requirements
Participants must have completed Level 1 training or equivalent training elsewhere.