improv & sketch comedy in hawaii
Expose your UnderWhere: One of the first things to escape you when you hit that stage is your “where,” the objects around you, and, well, you know why: because you’re thinking about “where to put things.” This workshop’ll connect you to everything that’s already there, freeing you from thinking and encouraging you to see, helping […]
And The Beat Goes On: Join us if you’ve ever wondered how two or three actors can play out a 40-minute set in one continuous location. Discover how awareness and “present- ness” keeps a scene going while you were thinking it was “finished.” By being mindful and aware you can keep playing a scene indefinitely, […]
Improv Duo Workshop: David will lead a duo drop-in class. Students will join with partners they currently work with or partners they’d like to work with and, with Razowsky’s direction, will focus the duos toward finding their collective voice, or honing their duo’s voice. This class is sure to jumpstart your two-person form with specific instruction […]
Get ready for Hawaii's first ever COMEDY CAMP! The BizGym Foundation and StoryU Arts presents 5 afternoons filled with creativity and some major LOLs! Comedy Camp will focus on: Performance Skills Improv Comedy Sketch Comedy Script Writing and Storytelling Video Production Take Aways: Original Comedy Script Original Comedy Video Endless amounts of knowledge from our […]
The seasoned professionals at On The Spot Improv are beginning another round of the Improv Academy. You have the choice of Improv Fundamentals (10:00-noon) or Musical Improv (noon-2:00). Both guarantee you'll expand your improv horizons as you play with new ideas, new games, and new forms. New Saturday Academy of Improv classes for August. Improv […]
About the Workshop: What is the “game of the scene?” Why should I worry about this? Isn’t who/what/where enough? Who/what/where is a wonderful vehicle… but “game” will make your scenes GO! In this workshop, we will work on giving your scenes focus and purpose by identifying and playing game. Practice finding games in organic scenes, […]
About the workshops: Open Your Zoo – Unleashing Character: We all have zillions of characters inside us waiting to come out and play. Using games like Physical Thermometer or Animal Percentages to trigger characters, this workshop gives everyone a chance to increase their range. “I am multitudes,” said Walt Whitman, find out who your multitudes […]
In this class, students will learn the basic tools of long form improv and start to create comedic scenes. Participants should have some improv experience. Only 20 spots per class. $20 drop in or $175 for all 10 classes Class dates: 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 Class times: 7:15pm - 9:15pm More […]
Workshop in Actors' Improv™ Actors who want to improvise, Improvisers who want to act: join instructor Bobbi Block for a half-day workshop exploring the Actors' Improv Technique™. This workshop teaches a honed method to create truth-inspired, emotionally grounded characters and build compelling realistic scenes. Just as writers are advised to 'write what they know,' participants […]
Project Genre is On The Spot's signature class on how you can make original improvised plays based on your favorite genres of theatre, film and tv. Running every Saturday for six weeks starting on February 6, Project Genre will provide improvisers and actors with tools, structure and techniques that you will be able to use […]
Master workshops presented by The 2016 Hawaii Sketch Comedy Festival THE WRITER'S ROOM (for beginning - advanced writers who are currently working on comedy sketches): In this workshop participants will go over different types of collaborative brainstorming as well as the steps that it takes to write a great comedy sketch. Along with these ideas […]
Master workshops presented by The 2016 Hawaii Sketch Comedy Festival COMEDIC ACTING: We will take a hands on look at different scenes and learn how to put them on their feet. We'll talk about proper preparation, keeping track of the technical elements of our performances, the differences in live and taped performances, and above all […]
Every month, Think Fast’s Improv Unscripted Theater Skills class focuses on a skill, such as Teamwork, Communication, and Character to help you both on- and off-stage. These improv classes are drop-in and designed for people of all skill-levels – from absolute beginners to veteran improvisers. Classes are $10 and are every Tuesday starting at […]
Ever wanna try improv classes, but not sure if they're for you? Well...now's your chance! Join us for some FREE improv workshops on Monday, April 11th with Improvhi's Head Sillypino, Kimee Balmilero. THREE CHANCES TO PLAY: Beginning (no experience required) - 6pm - 6:45pm Beginning (no experience required) - 7pm - 7:45pm Intermediate (some experience required) - 8pm […]
"Define the Scene" An Improv Workshop with Gillian Bellinger Think Fast Improv is excited to announce a new upcoming improv workshop! It's time to get specific! Join us for a 3 hour workshop to transform your scene work. "Define the Scene: A long form workshop" will help you define the funny of the scene, make […]
Hawaii's TV and Film Industry is constantly growing! Now's the time to prepare yourself to do your best work. Hawaii born actors, Kimee Balmilero and Sarah Halford, will be running two classes that are sure to have you feeling extra ready for your next audition and gig. Whether you're a seasoned player or a complete […]
This all level class allows students to practice the essentials of long-form improv comedy. Students will learn to build scenes by “yes, and”-ing, activate their listening, support their scene partners and to play in the reality to create fun and comedic improvised scenes. Students will play and learn in a safe, non-judgmental environment. No previous […]
“All the world’s a stage and most of us are desperately unrehearsed.” ― Seán O’Casey Think Fast Improv presents improvised theater drop-in class for all! Living in the moment. Play the stage. Learn to play. This class welcomes all levels to join in and learn the skills used in improvised theater and life, in a fun […]
This intermediate/advanced level class allows students to practice the essentials of long-form improv comedy. Students will learn to build scenes by “yes, and”-ing, activate their listening, support their scene partners and to play in the reality to create fun and comedic improvised scenes. Students will play and learn in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Students will […]
About The Class: Improvisers! You've already got some skills...it's time to step up your game! Hawaii's TV and Film Industry is constantly growing. Now's the time to prepare yourself to do your best work when you're in the audition room. In this class, you will learn audition technique, script analysis and scene work. Improvisers will […]
