INTRODUCTION TO LONG-FORM IMPROVISATION STARTS THURS 23rd MAY FOR 8 WEEKS. 7-9PM

Taught by www.liverpoolcomedyimprov.co.uk

Do you want to explore a longer form of improvisation and stretch your improv skills? Then this course is for you!

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR:
Suitable for people who have been regularly improvising for a while (at least 6 months) and want to stretch themselves and learn a wider range of improv techniques.
Perfect for actors who want to practice and hone their improv skills - an essential tool for auditions and rehearsals.

“Great improv techniques! The course allows you to develop your skills – not just for improv! e.g. thinking fast, lateral thinking, develops character, acting and trust in fellow players”

WHAT IS LONG-FORM IMPROVISATION:
There are many forms of improvisation. From short-form (like Whose Line is it Anyway), to mid-form, organic and long-form. Long-form is about discovering stories slower and for character development to go deeper. It is about great listening skills, making links and creating a narrative, rather than short, sharp, funny-bursting moments (which is more akin to short-form improv).

ABOUT THE COURSE:
This eight week course will introduce you to some fundamental skills and techniques needed to perform long-form. Such as:

Structures & Forms (Harold, La Ronde, Slacker, Narrative, Montage)

Initiating ideas

Editing

Tags & Time-travel

Lateral thinking

Story-building

Character development

Ensemble work

Long-form is NOT about going for the immediate ‘funny’, but sensing what works for the story / scene / character. Long-form can of course be funny – but it doesn’t have to be, nor is that the aim.

The focus and question for all long-form improvisers is: how can we, as an ensemble, create a believable world populated by authentic characters, who have emotional and psychological depth? How can I help make that happen on the fly? We are all actors, directors, editors, ensemble and individual in long-form. There is even more emphasis on working together for ‘the team’ than shorter forms of improv.

All places must be pre-booked on the website:
www.liverpoolcomedyimprov.co.uk/long-form-improv-course/
£80 for 8 week course.
Non - refundable but may be transferable by LCI discretion.

5th Floor, Tempest Building (above HUS)
Tithebarn Street
Liverpool L2 2DT

Taught by Emma Bird:
Emma is an improviser, professional actor and director. She has been improvising since 2007. She was trained in improv by The Maydays (Brighton/London) and has been on training courses and workshops led by world-renowned improvisers: Rachel Mason & Susan Messing (Second City, Chicago); Rich & Rebecca Sohn (Annoyance Theatre, Chicago); Michael Gellman (Second City, Toronto), Shawn Kinley (Loose Moose Improv Theatre, Canada), Armando Diaz (iO, Chicago & Magnet Theatre NYC). She will be attending Copenhagen International Improv Festival in April 2019, training with Jaime Moyer from Second City Hollywood and Westside Comedy LA.
See www.emmabird.info for more details on Emma.

See www.liverpoolcomedyimprov.co.uk for more information on all comedy improv classes and courses.

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