improv & sketch comedy in hawaii
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 […]
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 […]
You've seen musicals. You've seen improv. You've seen musical improv, and now you'd like to try it, 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, you'll learn […]
Thinking of biting the bullet and finishing up your improv core classes by taking the upcoming 301? Wanna jump in feeling confident and ready to go? Maybe you've already completed the whole shebang, and you just want to reminisce about the glory days of your 201 Showcase. This is the workshop for YOU! Class length: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 OCTOBER 21st. Class length: Six 2.5 hour classes = 15 hours of […]
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, […]