improv & sketch comedy in hawaii
In the "fun world" of auditioning, it seems the SELF TAPE is here to stay. In this acting workshop, students will learn the ins and outs of self-taping, including: Set up - Ring light? No ring light? What if I'm traveling?Readers and Coaching - In person? Over facetime? Should I ask my Grandma to help me?Memorization […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thinking of taking intermediate and advanced classes? Wanna jump in feeling confident and ready to go? Maybe you've already completed the whole shebang, and you just want to reminisce about […]
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 […]
Masks must be worn at all times unless actively drinking.Join us as we celebrate TEN YEARS of Improv Hawaii AWESOMENESS featuring some of your favorite players from throughout the years […]
In this Acting 201 Class, students will apply tools learned in Acting 101 to current and recent TV/Film scenes with expert guidance from their instructor. Each week, participants will be […]
Masks must be worn at all times unless actively drinking.Help us celebrate our music man Sean Choo's birthday with SEAN CHOO: THE MUSICAL! We'll be doing an entire night of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Improv Hawaii's Tiny Stage presents "IMPROV AT THE TINY STAGE!" Every month we will feature a new show in our home black box theatre.Doors open 15 minutes before the show begins.Audience must wear masks while inside The Tiny Stage.
****Unfortunaty, this workshp has been cancelled. Please check out Improv Hawaii calendar for other upcoming classes**** In the “fun world” of auditioning, it seems the SELF TAPE is here to stay. In this acting workshop, students will learn the ins and outs of self-taping, including: Set up – Ring light? No ring light? What if I’m […]
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 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!Prerequisite: No Experience NeededMax class size: 14Instructor:Jose V.-instructors subject to change without warningAll participants should review the improvhi house rules before […]
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 […]
"It's like 'Saturday Night Live' in Hawaii!"The Hawaii Comedy Festival returns for the EIGHTH year in a row! Established in 2014, the 2022 festival will feature two in-person live shows on Friday, Oct. 14th and Saturday, Oct. 15th.The annual festival features sketch comedy, original musical comedy, improv, live music and more!Get ready to LOL your […]
This event has been postponed.The Actor’s Study Hall is designed to keep your acting muscles warm and ready for when the next opportunity comes around. Through scene study, group exercises, and practicing audition techniques, actors at any level will feel more confident with their work. Oh, what a feelingClass length: 2 hoursPrerequisite: Must have completed or […]
**Thanks to such an amazing weekend at the Hawaii Comedy Festival, our sketch writers and performers are all tuckered out. They are moving this month's sketches to next month. Please register for the November Show instead. Thank you, and we can't wait to see you there!**Come watch our student-led groups workshop their latest sketches in […]
