improv & sketch comedy in hawaii
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 […]
This class will take the tools learned in our 101 Basics class and apply them to comedic long form improv scenes. Students will dive deep into finding the interesting or the “funny” of their scenes by building relationships, identifying patterns, heightening within the scene, and exploring group games. At the end of the 201 session, […]
Trying improv for the first time, or just getting back into the swing of things? This intro level set of classes is designed to give you the basic tools of improv comedy. Students will learn the value of “yes, and”-ing, listening, agreement, support, and more in a safe, non-judgmental environment. At the end of the […]
The Improvhi Study Hall is designed 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! This particular Study Hall focuses on the first time we visit a scene in long […]
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 […]
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 […]
Trying improv for the first time, or just getting back into the swing of things? This intro level set of classes is designed to give you the basic tools of improv comedy. Students will learn the value of “yes, and”-ing, listening, agreement, support, and more in a safe, non-judgmental environment. At the end of the […]
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 […]
What do you do when you've run out of ideas for a scene? YOU IMPROVISE! In this 2-day workshop, students will practice building grounded organic scenes through listening, supporting and having some good 'ol fun.Instructor: Kimee Balmilero
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 […]
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 […]
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.Jam Host: Ixchel […]
Trying improv for the first time, or just getting back into the swing of things? This intro level set of classes is designed to give you the basic tools of improv comedy. Students will learn the value of “yes, and”-ing, listening, agreement, support, and more in a safe, non-judgmental environment. At the end of the […]
Join us for a night of original sketch comedy by local Honolulu-based writers! This night is meant for our writers to hear their jokes come to life live. Come out to support some original comedy created right here in Hawaii!Interested in submitting your own original sketch? Check out our online form here.
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 […]
New Teams, New Formats! Come watch our student-led teams rock out to brand new formats in the Improv Hawai’i Test Kitchen Improv Comedy Show.This is a great way for audience members to get some serious belly laughs, for prospective students to see where they’ll be after taking classes with us, and for experienced improvisers to […]
