improv & sketch comedy in hawaii
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, as well as […]
Explore the fundamentals of improvisation through this exciting program which is geared for those with little or no acting or improvisation experience. It’s a great way to explore your creativity, hone presentation skills, explore spontaneity, work without a script, and become more confident and comfortable speaking in front of others. Students will learn the basic […]
This two-day workshop will tackle a variety of advanced concepts. In day one, we’ll apply the UCB philosophy of “game” to your Harolds. You’ll learn how to pull games from your opening and apply them to your first beats; you’ll also learn how to initiate second beats that follow game rather than plot. Learn the […]
Improv is a great tool for anyone to have. Whether you're an actor, lawyer, comedian, entrepreneur, dog trainer, or whatever improv teaches you to think on your feet and allows you to adapt to unexpected events. Improv is all about reacting, staying focused and being in the moment. This workshop will introduce to the wonderful […]
Join us for more cray crazyness with special guest SUZI BARRETT! Show starts at 8:30pm. $8 General Admission $10 Gen Admission/BYOB Wristband $5 for students taking Suzi's workshops OPEN IMPROV JAM TO FOLLOW!! ANYONE CAN PLAY! NEWBIES VERY WELCOME! Be there!!! About Suzi: Suzi Barrett has been studying/performing/teaching improv for 13 years. She began in […]
Improvaganza is a gathering & celebration of improvised theatre in all its diverse incarnations. It is Hawaii’s only festival dedicated to improv comedy & theatre. Since 2006, Improvaganza has showcased more than 60 acts from all over the world. For more info on workshops and shows: www.improvaganza.com
Improv is a great tool for anyone to have. Whether you’re an actor, lawyer, comedian, entrepreneur, dog trainer, or whatever improv teaches you to think on your feet and allows you to adapt to unexpected events. Improv is all about reacting, staying focused and being in the moment. This workshop will introduce to the wonderful […]
Experience 3 Acts of Improv Awesomeness: Super-fun Short Form set Ludicrous & Bold Long Form set Jump In "Pick a Player" Jam Special Guests: Larissa Nielsen Rory Franzen Lily Brennick Eleanor Svaton Chad Higa $7 cover ~ or bring an IYFI virgin to the show and you can each pay only $5!
It's Rock Time. With the whole band, rocking 'till you fall down. Friday, October 12th, 2012 10:15 pm until midnight The Dragon Upstairs (above Hank's Cafe on Nu'uanu in Chinatown), 1038 Nu'uanu Ave. The show begins at about 10:15 with a 90+ min show by OIL IN THE ALLEY featuring our full electric band sound. […]
Mr Aaron's Youth Improv Learning Experience players take the stage for the first time to join members of IYFI, Th!nk Fast, and Sucker Punch in a comedy showcase! The improv groups join forces for a night of laughter and intrigue, chuckles and chaos, creating worlds and the characters that inhabit them, with the assistance of […]
Join us for another AMAZING night of improv featuring some of Hawaii's top comedy troupes! Featuring: Special NYC Guest Improviser Mike Brown and FACESPACE - The Facebook Form (one volunteer from the audience shares their profile page and we improvise scenes based off of pics, status updates and everything in between!) OPEN IMPROV JAM TO […]
Join us as we bid a fond farewell to Rodrigo, who will be leaving Hawaii to go on to big things in #$%@! We're going to give him a proper improv send-off at the Leeward Lab Theatre, a night filled with short-form games and long-form improvisation. So come by, have a laugh, and wish Rodrigo […]
Improv is a great tool for ANY kid to have. Whether they want to become an actor, comedian, attorney, astronaut, entrepreneur or even president…the gift of creativity, spontaneity, and wit is the BEST THING EVER! Actor Kimee Balmilero (Emmy Nominated TV Series “Hi-5,” Original Broadway Cast of “Mamma Mia” and “Miss Saigon”) introduces the AWESOME […]
Improv is a great tool for anyone to have. Whether you’re an actor, lawyer, comedian, entrepreneur, dog trainer, or whatever improv teaches you to think on your feet and allows you to adapt to unexpected events. Improv is all about reacting, staying focused and being in the moment. This workshop will introduce to the wonderful […]
Join us for our premiere night of "Scratch Paper" featuring original sketches from local comedians and writers! Also featuring original sketch videos and LIVE MUSIC! To submit a sketch for the show...visit: www.improvhi.com/sketch GET INTO IT! **USE BACK ENTRANCE ON AUAHI STREET!!
Join Hawaii's own "On the Spot" for an awesome night of improv in Chinatown!
A flux in the fabric of space time has given us one more night in 2012 at The Dragon Upstairs - don't miss our last public performance until next year! Friday, November 9th, 2012 10:20 pm until midnight The Dragon Upstairs (above Hank's Cafe on Nu'uanu in Chinatown), 1038 Nu'uanu Ave. The show begins at […]
Mr. Aaron Presents is excited to have New Yorker improviser extraordinaire Mike Brown visit the the Hawaii Improv Community to teach a two-day workshop on Solo Improvisation! Brown performed his Solo Improv Extravaganza form at the Improvaganza 2012 Hawaii Festival of Improvisation. Solo Improv: Playing with Yourself Description Solo improv is really all about learning […]
Improv is a great tool for anyone to have. Whether you’re an actor, lawyer, comedian, entrepreneur, dog trainer, or whatever improv teaches you to think on your feet and allows you to adapt to unexpected events. Improv is all about reacting, staying focused and being in the moment. This workshop will introduce to the wonderful […]
Improv is a great tool for anyone to have. Whether you’re an actor, lawyer, comedian, entrepreneur, dog trainer, or whatever improv teaches you to think on your feet and allows you to adapt to unexpected events. Improv is all about reacting, staying focused and being in the moment. This workshop will introduce to the wonderful […]