improv & sketch comedy in hawaii
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 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 […]
About The Show: An improv comedy show filled with all made-up musical fun! Featuring Improv Hawaii's house musical team, Thoroughly Modern Biggie doing an improvised musical based on a live interview by a random audience member. Entrance: The entrance is on South Street between Auahi and Pohukaina. Walk down small steps and follow the hallway […]
About The Show: An improv comedy show filled with all made-up musical fun! Featuring Improv Hawaii's house musical team, Thoroughly Modern Biggie doing an improvised musical based on a live interview by a random audience member. Entrance: The entrance is on South Street between Auahi and Pohukaina. Walk down small steps and follow the hallway […]
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 identifying shiny objects in the opening, creating strong initiations, and listening. Class Length: Two 2-hour classes on Wednesday, 4/12/23 and […]
About: An improvised comedy show featuring some of Honolulu's funniest folks! It's a new show every month! Produced by: Anette Arinix Aga Entrance: The entrance is on South Street between Auahi and Pohukaina. Walk down small steps and follow the hallway to the left. Wheelchair-accessible entrance off of Pohukaina St. Watch this video for directions. Parking: Street, […]
In this two-day Level 201 Workshop, students will learn how to heighten scenes through tag-outs, walk-ons, second beats, and back line support. Class Length: Two 2-hour classes on Wednesday, 4/19/23 and Thursday, 4/20/23 Prerequisite: Must have completed Improv Hawaii's 101 Series or be pre-approved by Improv Hawaii. Entrance: The entrance is on South Street between […]
It's the short form show! An improv games extravaganza like you see on that famous improv show on TV! Come have some fun with Improv Hawaii where your suggestions create a one-of-a-kind show where all the rules are there to make you laugh. Entrance: The entrance is on South Street between Auahi and Pohukaina. Walk […]
About The Show: An improvised night of comedy based on all things gloriously nerdy!Produced by: Jose Ver Entrance: The entrance is on South Street between Auahi and Pohukaina. Walk down small steps and follow the hallway to the left. Wheelchair-accessible entrance off of Pohukaina St. Watch this video for directions. Parking: Street, metered and paid […]
About: 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 well as the chance to laugh and learn while watching others during their block. Come out to play or just come out to […]
This class has sold out. Check out our upcoming SUPER BEGINNER WORKSHOP on May 10th here. 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 […]
Come watch our student-led groups workshop their latest sketches in the Improv Hawai’i Scratch Paper Sketch Comedy Show. This is a great way for audience members to get some serious belly laughs, for prospective students to see how to take their next step, and for experienced writers to see innovative forms of our craft to […]
About The Show: An improvised night of comedy based on a galaxy far, far away! Produced by: Jose Ver Entrance: The entrance is on South Street between Auahi and Pohukaina. Walk down small steps and follow the hallway to the left. Wheelchair-accessible entrance off of Pohukaina St. Watch this video for directions. Parking: Street, metered […]
About The Show: An improv comedy show filled with all made-up musical fun! Featuring Improv Hawaii's house musical team, Thoroughly Modern Biggie doing an improvised musical based on a live interview by a random audience member. Entrance: The entrance is on South Street between Auahi and Pohukaina. Walk down small steps and follow the hallway […]
Pump up the jams! The MUSICAL JAMS, that is! Come make up some musical funnies with fellow creatives in a safe, supportive, always fun space. Everyone who signs up will get at least 10 minutes of jam time and the chance to laugh and learn while watching others during their block. Come out to play, […]