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Are you an improvisor looking dip their toes in sketch?
Chances are you've improvised a scene and thought, "Wow, this would work great as a sketch." Ever sit down to crack open a word doc only to find the page staring right back at you, empty and intimidating? This is the class for you!
In this unique mix of in-person and online classes, we build on the foundation of improv you already have, giving you the nudge you need to break writer's block and start scripting, producing, and acting in your own sketches.
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Improvise scenes to find great writing material
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Have fun in group sketch jams
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Share feedback with your fellow students
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Inspire each other!
*Venue and grad show date are still TBD.
Prerequisite
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Advanced Beginner (Click here to understand our skill levels)
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A stable internet connection and decent mic/camera for online classes. Most laptops have these built-in. A phone works but is not recommended.
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Have 1 hour of free time per week to write
Language
English
Date and time
Mondays
February 2 to March 9
7:00-9:00pm
Duration
6 weeks
Location
1454 rue Atateken
Hybrid schedule
Class 1: Feb 2 / in-person
Class 2: Feb 9 / in-person
Class 3: Feb 16 / online
Class 4: Feb 23 / in-person
Class 5: March 2 / online
Class 6: March 9 / in-person
Price
$150 CAD
*Get free Improv 4 Breakfast entry as long as you are an active student!
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION & PAYMENT INFORMATION
Teacher
Stevie Laskaris
Stevie started as an improvisor but has been performing sketch with the troupe he founded, Sproink & Oink (instagram: @sproinkandoink), for several years. In this time he has produced his own sketch shows and gotten to perform 3 years in a row at Montreal Sketchfest.
Class overview
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Learn to play game and construct a clear premise when writing sketch
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Write on your own or in a group and get feedback
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Turn your favorite improv scenes into sketches
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Write sketches on the spot from just a prompt in quick sketch jams
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Rehearsal tips and acting for sketch
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How to write a tech sheet
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Form your own troupes and produce your own shows!
Note for the show
Performing in the graduation show will not be mandatory but if you choose to, you will need to devote time to rehearsing and memorizing lines. If at the last class a student is behind on memorizing, the teacher reserves the right to cut them from the graduation show. This is to keep a level of professionalism and to respect the time that other students have put in.
*Venue and grad show date are still TBD.
18+
Registration required
Registration opens: Thursday January 15