improv & sketch comedy in hawaii
You know what a group game is— but why are they so DANG TRICKY?! Come figure out the best ways to initiate and play premise based group games. Learn how to OWN group games and make them your… friend! Class length: 2 hours Prerequisite: None Max class size: 9 Class Date: Tuesday, May 25th Class […]
Students will learn to keep distanced scenes physically engaging with a combination of space work and character physicality. They'll make distanced scenes feel like they're standing right next to each other, or use space work and world building to justify the reason for the distance between them. Class length: 2 hours Prerequisite: None Max class […]
Wanna try some improv, but don't feel like you're ready? Well...you're definitely ready for this class! Trust us! In this SUPER BEGINNER WORKSHOP you'll learn the very basics of improv through fun group games. Good for shy folks and big hams. Try something new with super fun people! Class length: 2 hours Prerequisite: No Experience […]
Been a while since you took 101? Looking to pull your improv skills down from the attic and blow the dust off before taking 201 or a study hall? Come join us for a 2 hour refresher course! We'll do warm ups, play some games, get in a quick review, and run a full 101 […]
This course is an introduction to the philosophy on sketch comedy, specifically using "the game" to write short comedic scenes. Each week students will engage in writing exercises that will explore different sketch formats. Students will be exposed to different methods for turning funny ideas into even funnier written sketches. Students will leave the class […]
Other than our Student Showcases and Monthly Shows, there isn’t a lot of Improvised Jamming going on right now. We know you’re craving that kind of free flowing interaction, and that so many of you are coming up with creative, new forms, with nowhere to perform them. We want to give you a chance to […]
Got a craving for short form improv? You know...like the games you see on the TV show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” This workshop is 100% games! Students will play a variety of short form games, including ones seen in our Saturday shows. The class will explore the different genres of games and go over […]
In this Acting 101 Class, students will learn the basics to laying a solid foundation for their work. Through individual and group exercises, participants will begin to identify precise wants, obstacles, and resolutions in a script. With many productions coming to film in Hawaii, this class is perfect for the curious beginner or the seasoned […]
Other than our Student Showcases and Monthly Shows, there isn’t a lot of Improvised Jamming going on right now. We know you’re craving that kind of free flowing interaction, and that so many of you are coming up with creative, new forms, with nowhere to perform them. We want to give you a chance to […]
You've seen musicals. You've seen improv. You've seen musical improv and now you'd like to try it, right? RIGHT? Improvisation is a great way to break out of your shell. MUSICAL improv is a great way to break out of your shell with an extra side of jazz hands! In this two-hour workshop, students will […]
In this Acting 101 Class, students will learn the basics to laying a solid foundation for their work. Through individual and group exercises, participants will begin to identify precise wants, obstacles, and resolutions in a script. With many productions coming to film in Hawaii, this class is perfect for the curious beginner or the seasoned […]
In this Acting 101 Class, students will learn the basics to laying a solid foundation for their work. Through individual and group exercises, participants will begin to identify precise wants, obstacles, and resolutions in a script. With many productions coming to film in Hawaii, this class is perfect for the curious beginner, or the seasoned […]
The Improv Hawaii Study Hall is designed to get students, and to keep players, warmed up. Less like a class and more like a practice group, our study hall will give you a good amount of rep time that will leave you refreshed and ready! Sessions may include: Exploring new openings, building strong initiations, short […]
Pump up the jams! Come improvise with fellow creatives in a safe, supportive and always fun space. Everyone who signs up will get at least 10 minutes of jam time, as well as the chance to laugh and learn while watching others during their block. Come out to play, or just come out to watch. […]
Been dying to hop on stage and try some improv comedy? Now's your chance! Join us for our OPEN IMPROV COMEDY JAM where YOU (THE AUDIENCE) come on stage and play with us! Come out and jam with fellow creatives in a safe, supportive, and always fun space.Everyone who signs up for the jam will […]
About: Pump up the jams! Come improvise with fellow creatives in a safe, supportive and always fun space. Everyone who signs up will get at least 10 minutes of jam time, as well as the chance to laugh and learn while watching others during their block. Come out to play or just come out to […]
Come watch our student-led groups workshop their latest sketches in the Improv Hawai’i Scratch Paper Sketch Comedy Show! This is a great way for audience members to get some serious belly laughs, for prospective students to see how to take their next step, and for experienced writers to see innovative forms of our craft to […]
Two teams. One tiny stage. Endless laughs. Watch as two improv teams step into the "ring" for an epic battle of wit and creativity! Each team gets 15 minutes to bring their best, and YOU, the audience, decide who takes home the EPIC TINY STAGE TINY TROPHY. It’s fast, it’s fun, and it’s fiercely funny. […]
Step into the world of fast-paced, high-energy improv with a one-night workshop focused on short form games—the kind made famous by Whose Line Is It Anyway? This class is all about jumping in, having fun, and discovering the joy of thinking on your feet. Prerequisite: None Max class size: 16 Instructor: Jose Ver *instructors subject […]
This workshop is for improvisers who have completed Improv 201 or have equivalent experience and are ready to refine their character skills at a deeper level. Through targeted exercises and scene work, you’ll strengthen your ability to create dynamic, compelling, and consistently funny characters that enhance your storytelling and performance. This class will focus on: […]