improv & sketch comedy in hawaii
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 […]
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: Some improv or acting experience suggested Max class size: 8 Class […]
Continue building on the concept of "Game" and refine your individual voice in more intimate setting. This class will function as "writers' room" and will offer you opportunities to pitch ideas to others and collaborate with other students on assignments in class. You will also get to hone individual pieces through rewriting. Students must bring a 3-4 page […]
This workshop will focus on building fun, detailed openings for long form sets. Players will work on discovering clear ideas and presenting strong, information filled initiations. Class length: 2.5 hours a workshop (10 hours of total instruction) Prerequisite: Must have completed Improvhi 201 Level Max class size: 10 Class Dates: Tuesdays - 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, […]
Trying improv for the first time or just getting back into the swing of things? This intro level set of classes are 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 […]
This workshop will give you tools and exercises to develop dynamic new characters over two consecutive days. This will be a fun and easy environment in which to explore physicality, voice, emotion and other fundamentals of character building. The first day will expand the breadth of your characterization skills and the second day will focus […]
Whether you can spit sick bars or have never tried to rap before, this workshop will be a fun and supportive place to hone your rhyming skills. You'll practice creating rhymes as well as metaphors, set up and payoff, hooks/choruses, battle rap, narratives, and more. No one expects you to be the greatest rapper of […]
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 […]
Trying improv for the first time or just getting back into the swing of things? This intro level set of classes are 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 […]
Trying improv for the first time or just getting back into the swing of things? This intro level set of classes are 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 […]
Students in this class will work together to write an original 30 minute sketch show. Students will be held to weekly deadlines in order to generate material to be featured in the show. This level is student-driven and therefore the curriculum may vary in order to best serve a particular group of creatives. Students will […]
The Improvhi Study Hall is designed to get students 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 form games, […]
The Improvhi Study Hall is designed to get students 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 form games, […]
Trying improv for the first time or just getting back into the swing of things? This intro level set of classes are designed to give you the basic tools of improv comedy. Students will learn the value of “yes, and”-ing, listening, agreement, support, and basic character development in a safe, non judgmental environment. At the […]
The Improvhi Study Hall is designed to get students 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 form games, […]
This class will take the tools learned in our 101 Basics classes 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, […]