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Improv Skills Class: Stagecraft

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We all have our stage. Scripted and improvised actors and stand-up comedians have an actual stage. Some of us play on the stage of everyday life, trying to speak and behave like “normal” human beings. Stagecraft is the technical skills of acting: blocking, vocals, physicality. These are the skills that help keep an audience engaged so they will listen to what you’re saying.

June’s Improv Skills Drop-In improv classes are focused on training your stagecraft skills to be a more dynamic performer and speaker. Topics to be covered include: physicality, space work, vocals, and theatricality.

 

WHERE: HiFi COOP, 2nd Floor, Ward Warehouse, 1050 Ala Moana Blvd STE. 2580, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
WHEN: Every Tuesday in April
TIMES: 7:30pm
TICKETS: $10/class or $35 for the month Classes start promptly at 7:30 every Tuesday. Classes run until 9:30.

 

Our Improv Skills are every Tuesday and open to everyone regardless of improv experience level.  If you’ve never improvised before, that’s great!  Our instructors are gentle and have plenty of experience to share.

Drop-in Improv Classes are held every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30.

For questions or more information on classes: e-mail us at info@thinkfastimprov.com or call Aaron at (808) 728-7146.

FEATURED: Improvaganza 9 Hawaii Festival of Improv – CLOSING NIGHT MASH UP

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This year’s “Improvaganza Closing Ceremony” will feature the annual Improvaganza Mash Up. The Mash will feature performers from this year’s improvaganza selected to be in groups at random. Each group will have 15 minutes to create a new show format and then 15 minutes to perform it.

About Improvaganza:
Improvaganza! The Hawaii Festival of Improv is a gathering and celebration of Improvised theatre in all its diverse expressions. It is the Hawaii’s only international festival dedicated to Improv comedy and improvised theatre. Improvisers from all over the world come to Honolulu for a weekend of improv performances, workshops, and events.  The festival strives to cultivate Hawaii’s local improv community by showcasing local and mainland and international  improvisers while providing opportunities for them to network with each other. The festival also strives to raise the profile of this rare art form by introducing audiences to entertaining, stimulating and thought provoking performances, opportunities to participate in interactive activities, and a chance to learn improv through festival sponsored workshops

FEATURED: Improvaganza 9 Hawaii Festival of Improv – Women of Improv Panel

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Improvaganza presents the “Women in Comedy” discussion panel featuring:
Kristen Lucas, Shaun Landry, Jill Eickmann and moderated by Improv Hawaii’s Kimee Balmilero.

About Improvaganza:
Improvaganza! The Hawaii Festival of Improv is a gathering and celebration of Improvised theatre in all its diverse expressions. It is the Hawaii’s only international festival dedicated to Improv comedy and improvised theatre. Improvisers from all over the world come to Honolulu for a weekend of improv performances, workshops, and events.  The festival strives to cultivate Hawaii’s local improv community by showcasing local and mainland and international  improvisers while providing opportunities for them to network with each other. The festival also strives to raise the profile of this rare art form by introducing audiences to entertaining, stimulating and thought provoking performances, opportunities to participate in interactive activities, and a chance to learn improv through festival sponsored workshops

FEATURED: Improvaganza 9 Hawaii Festival of Improv – Alternative Stage

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Improvaganza’s Alternative Stage features three very unique improv show including:
“Boxeatori B-Treato” from Turin, Italy
“Super Mega Art Show” an Improvaganza Fan Favorite
“Hush” by Hawaii’s On The Spot

About Improvaganza:
Improvaganza! The Hawaii Festival of Improv is a gathering and celebration of Improvised theatre in all its diverse expressions. It is the Hawaii’s only international festival dedicated to Improv comedy and improvised theatre. Improvisers from all over the world come to Honolulu for a weekend of improv performances, workshops, and events.  The festival strives to cultivate Hawaii’s local improv community by showcasing local and mainland and international  improvisers while providing opportunities for them to network with each other. The festival also strives to raise the profile of this rare art form by introducing audiences to entertaining, stimulating and thought provoking performances, opportunities to participate in interactive activities, and a chance to learn improv through festival sponsored workshops

FEATURED: Improvaganza 9 Hawaii Festival of Improv

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Last show at Kumu Kahua theater featuring:
“Shades of Grey”
“Improv Bandits”
and
Hawaii’s own “Dr. Safeword”

About Improvaganza:
Improvaganza! The Hawaii Festival of Improv is a gathering and celebration of Improvised theatre in all its diverse expressions. It is the Hawaii’s only international festival dedicated to Improv comedy and improvised theatre. Improvisers from all over the world come to Honolulu for a weekend of improv performances, workshops, and events.  The festival strives to cultivate Hawaii’s local improv community by showcasing local and mainland and international  improvisers while providing opportunities for them to network with each other. The festival also strives to raise the profile of this rare art form by introducing audiences to entertaining, stimulating and thought provoking performances, opportunities to participate in interactive activities, and a chance to learn improv through festival sponsored workshops

FEATURED: Improvganza 9 Hawaii Festival of Improv – Ladies Only Stage

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Improvaganza presents the “Ladies Only Stage” where the women run the show! This block of shows features two all female improv teams!
“The Pin-Up Squirrels” – New York, New York
“Essence Improv” – Los Angeles, California

About Improvaganza:
Improvaganza! The Hawaii Festival of Improv is a gathering and celebration of Improvised theatre in all its diverse expressions. It is the Hawaii’s only international festival dedicated to Improv comedy and improvised theatre. Improvisers from all over the world come to Honolulu for a weekend of improv performances, workshops, and events.  The festival strives to cultivate Hawaii’s local improv community by showcasing local and mainland and international  improvisers while providing opportunities for them to network with each other. The festival also strives to raise the profile of this rare art form by introducing audiences to entertaining, stimulating and thought provoking performances, opportunities to participate in interactive activities, and a chance to learn improv through festival sponsored workshops

FEATURED: Improvaganza 9 Hawaii Festival of Improv

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Join Honolulu’s own “Dicks and Janes” as they perform their 70s kid show themed improv show “KIDIOTIC” along with fellow local team “The BFF Show” and “Sibling Rivalry”.

About Improvaganza:
Improvaganza! The Hawaii Festival of Improv is a gathering and celebration of Improvised theatre in all its diverse expressions. It is the Hawaii’s only international festival dedicated to Improv comedy and improvised theatre. Improvisers from all over the world come to Honolulu for a weekend of improv performances, workshops, and events.  The festival strives to cultivate Hawaii’s local improv community by showcasing local and mainland and international  improvisers while providing opportunities for them to network with each other. The festival also strives to raise the profile of this rare art form by introducing audiences to entertaining, stimulating and thought provoking performances, opportunities to participate in interactive activities, and a chance to learn improv through festival sponsored workshops

FEATURED: Improvaganza 9 Hawaii Festival of Improv

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Headlining this block of shows and making their return to the improv stage after a 7 year hiatus is Honolulu’s own “Screwbuki!” Joining them will be local team “Teen Angst” and Tall Grande Venti”

About Improvaganza:
Improvaganza! The Hawaii Festival of Improv is a gathering and celebration of Improvised theatre in all its diverse expressions. It is the Hawaii’s only international festival dedicated to Improv comedy and improvised theatre. Improvisers from all over the world come to Honolulu for a weekend of improv performances, workshops, and events.  The festival strives to cultivate Hawaii’s local improv community by showcasing local and mainland and international  improvisers while providing opportunities for them to network with each other. The festival also strives to raise the profile of this rare art form by introducing audiences to entertaining, stimulating and thought provoking performances, opportunities to participate in interactive activities, and a chance to learn improv through festival sponsored workshops

FEATURED: Improvaganza 9 Hawaii Festival of Improv

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Join Improv Hawaii’s very own “Improvhi News Show” team as they make their 2nd apperance at Improvaganza! They’ll be kicking off the night along with Headliner Ben Jones’ one man improv show “Just Ben” and iScream Sandwich!

About Improvaganza:
Improvaganza! The Hawaii Festival of Improv is a gathering and celebration of Improvised theatre in all its diverse expressions. It is the Hawaii’s only international festival dedicated to Improv comedy and improvised theatre. Improvisers from all over the world come to Honolulu for a weekend of improv performances, workshops, and events.  The festival strives to cultivate Hawaii’s local improv community by showcasing local and mainland and international  improvisers while providing opportunities for them to network with each other. The festival also strives to raise the profile of this rare art form by introducing audiences to entertaining, stimulating and thought provoking performances, opportunities to participate in interactive activities, and a chance to learn improv through festival sponsored workshops

FEATURED: Improvaganza 9 Hawaii Festival of Improv – Duo Stage

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Improvaganza’s “Duo Stage” will feature three of the best improv duos from around the country:
“Shades of Grey”
“Salmon Shane”
“We Know Each Other”

About Improvaganza:
Improvaganza! The Hawaii Festival of Improv is a gathering and celebration of Improvised theatre in all its diverse expressions. It is the Hawaii’s only international festival dedicated to Improv comedy and improvised theatre. Improvisers from all over the world come to Honolulu for a weekend of improv performances, workshops, and events.  The festival strives to cultivate Hawaii’s local improv community by showcasing local and mainland and international  improvisers while providing opportunities for them to network with each other. The festival also strives to raise the profile of this rare art form by introducing audiences to entertaining, stimulating and thought provoking performances, opportunities to participate in interactive activities, and a chance to learn improv through festival sponsored workshops

FEATURED: Improvaganza 9: Hawaii Festival of Improv – International Stage

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Improvaganza welcomes three OUTSTANDING international acts to Honolulu!
“Impro Brasil” – Rio De Janiero, Brazil
“Italy Boxeatori B-Teatro” – Turin, Italy
“Improv Bandits” – Auckland, New Zealand

About Improvaganza:
Improvaganza! The Hawaii Festival of Improv is a gathering and celebration of Improvised theatre in all its diverse expressions. It is the Hawaii’s only international festival dedicated to Improv comedy and improvised theatre. Improvisers from all over the world come to Honolulu for a weekend of improv performances, workshops, and events. The festival strives to cultivate Hawaii’s local improv community by showcasing local and mainland and international improvisers while providing opportunities for them to network with each other. The festival also strives to raise the profile of this rare art form by introducing audiences to entertaining, stimulating and thought provoking performances, opportunities to participate in interactive activities, and a chance to learn improv through festival sponsored workshops

FEATURED: Improvaganza 9: Hawaii Festival of Improv – Opening Ceremony

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Improvaganza kicks off the festival with an epic opening night ceremony with performances by:
“The Alohahas” – Kona, Hawaii
“Impro Brasil” – Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
“Essence of Improv” – Los Angeles, California
“Super Mega Art Show” – Seattle, Washington

About Improvaganza:
Improvaganza! The Hawaii Festival of Improv is a gathering and celebration of Improvised theatre in all its diverse expressions. It is the Hawaii’s only international festival dedicated to Improv comedy and improvised theatre. Improvisers from all over the world come to Honolulu for a weekend of improv performances, workshops, and events. The festival strives to cultivate Hawaii’s local improv community by showcasing local and mainland and international improvisers while providing opportunities for them to network with each other. The festival also strives to raise the profile of this rare art form by introducing audiences to entertaining, stimulating and thought provoking performances, opportunities to participate in interactive activities, and a chance to learn improv through festival sponsored workshops