improv & sketch comedy in hawaii
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 […]
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 […]
In this class, students will work on expanding their scenes through heightening, tag outs and walk-ons while continuing to refine their performance work. At the end of the 301 session, students will have the opportunity to perform a showcase for invited guests on JUNE 21st. Class length: Six 2.5 hour classes = 15 hours of […]
Join us for some in-person Improv Comedy awesomeness! We are back at the charming La Salle ballroom at The Pagoda restaurant with our popular show THE IMPROV HAWAII COMEDY RAP BATTLE hosted by EMCEE GIBBERISH! Come by for an hour of make ’em ups featuring FOUR NON-RAPPERS rapping about things you tell them to rap […]
Join us for some in-person Improv Comedy awesomeness! We are back at the charming La Salle ballroom at The Pagoda restaurant with our house musical improv team "Thoroughly Modern Millie!" Come by for an hour of make 'em ups as the team interviews a random audience member then makes up an ENTIRE MUSICAL based on […]
This workshop will give you tools and exercises to develop dynamic new characters. You will explore physicality, voice, emotion and more in a fun and easy environment. Discover what you didn’t know was in your character wheelhouse! Class length: 2 hours of instruction Prerequisite: No Experience Needed Max class size: 9 Class Date: Monday 5/17 […]
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 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, […]
Join us for some in-person Improv Comedy awesomeness at Studio 909 across from The Blaisdell on Kapiolani Blvd. Come by for an hour of fun make ’em ups that you won’t wanna miss. We guarantee that this exact show WILL NEVER HAPPEN again;) Time: Show runs from 7pm-8pm. Doors open 20 minutes before the show begins. […]
Join us for some in-person Improv Comedy awesomeness at Studio 909 across from The Blaisdell on Kapiolani Blvd. Come by for an hour of fun make 'em ups hosted by everyone's favorite fake rapper - Emcee Gibberish. We guarantee that this exact show WILL NEVER HAPPEN again;) Time: Show runs from 9pm-10pm. Doors open 20 […]
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, June 29th Class […]
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 […]
Improv can be scary...and freestyle rapping can be even scarier! SO LET'S TRY IT! Finding your flow and spitting out lyrics is like "...the feeling of freedom, of seeing the light. It's Ben Franklin with a key & a kite. You see it, right?" (psst...that's a line from Hamilton the musical) In this all level […]
Join us for some in-person Improv Comedy awesomeness at Studio 909 across from The Blaisdell on Kapiolani Blvd. Come by for an hour of fun make ’em ups featuring: SEAN CHOO’S CD RELEASE PARTY – You make up the song titles and he makes up the lyrics! THOROUGHLY MODERN BIGGIE – A completely improvised musical […]
Time: Jam runs from 9pm-10pm. Doors open 20 minutes before the show begins. Cost: $10. 18 & over only. Parking: Parking garage entrances from Waimanu and Kapiolani (right turn only). Park in any spot marked GUEST. Metered street parking also available. We kindly ask that all cars exit the garage after each show to make room for our […]
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 […]
