Improv for Actors
This class is specifically designed for actors who wish to infuse their craft with the dynamic energy of improvisation. This class isn’t just about comedy; it’s about enhancing your acting skills through the art of improvisation.
Unlock the Power of Spontaneity and Confidence in Your Performance
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an emerging talent, this class will offer you fresh perspectives and techniques to bring to your performances. If you’re an actor looking to broaden your horizons, improve your adaptability, and challenge yourself in a supportive environment, this class is for you.
What You'll Experience:
Fundamentals of Improv: Delve into the principles of improv that align with acting, focusing on scene work, character development, and narrative building.
Enhance Your Reactivity: Learn to respond intuitively and authentically, honing your ability to stay present and engaged in any scene.
Boost Your Creativity: Improv pushes you out of your comfort zone and into a realm of endless possibilities, helping you to think outside the box and bring unique elements to your roles.
Improve Listening Skills: Fine-tune your ability to listen and react, a crucial skill for any actor looking to give and receive more in performances.
Networking and Collaboration: Join a community of fellow actors, fostering an environment of support and collaboration.
The Outcome
You'll leave this class with a sharpened set of tools to make your performances more lively, authentic, and engaging. Plus, you'll have a blast doing it!
Join us in "Improv for Actors" and start transforming your acting experiences. Embrace the unexpected, and see where it can take your performances!
What You’ll Learn in Our Improv for Actors Course
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Embracing Improvisation
Discover the essence of improvisation in acting. Delve into foundational principles influenced by Meisner’s focus on authenticity, exploring how spontaneous reactions can enhance your acting craft.
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Character Creation
Explore the art of instant character creation. Learn how to craft compelling characters using intuition and imagination, enriching your performance repertoire.
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Relationship Dynamics
Focus on the dynamics within relationships. Utilize principles developed by Kevin Patrick Robbins to understand and portray complex character interactions, vital for authentic scene work.
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Crafting Scenes
Learn the art of constructing engaging, spontaneous scenes. Inspired by Del Close's improvisational theories, understand the subtleties of narrative development within the framework of improv.
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Emotional Authenticity
Delve into the emotional core of your characters. Inspired by Del Close, this week emphasizes connecting with genuine emotions to bring depth and realism to your improvisational acting.
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Advanced Scene Work
Advance your scene work with complex improvisational challenges. Integrating methods to help you focus on creating better dialogue and sustaining characters and narratives over longer, more intricate scenes.
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Confidence and Spontaneity
Enhance your confidence and spontaneity. Drawing from Viola Spolin's philosophies, learn to trust your instincts, responding with agility and assurance in varied improvisational scenarios.
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Culmination and Reflection
Reflect and consolidate your improvisation journey. This final week is about internalizing the improvisational skills, discussing their application in professional settings, and planning for future growth.
Improv Comedy Classes in Hamilton, Ontario
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Improv for Adults
No Experience? No Problem! If you've ever been intrigued by the idea of improv but don't know where to start, Improv for Adults is your perfect starting point. This class is designed for anyone and everyone—no acting background required. Learn the basics of improvisation in a fun, supportive environment. Develop confidence, quick thinking, and perhaps discover a hidden talent for comedy.
This is an 8-class course. Each class is 3 hours.
Next Class: Tuesdays, Dec. 5 – Jan. 30, 6-9pm
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Improv for Actors
Step Up Your Acting Game! Trained actors, take note! Improv for Actors is your chance to explore the exhilarating world of improvisational comedy. This class focuses on the fundamentals of improv, helping you to think quickly on your feet, enhance your creativity, and add a new layer of dynamism to your performances. It's not just about being funny—it's about being fearless and versatile in your craft.
This is an 8-class course. Each class is 3 hours.
Next Class: Saturdays & Sundays, Jan. 6–28, 12-3pm
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Improv for the Camera
Lights, Camera, Improvise! Are you an aspiring or seasoned film and TV actor looking to add an extra edge to your on-screen performances? My Improv for the Camera class is tailor-made for you. Dive into the art of improvising dialogue and actions within the context of a scene. Enhance your screen presence, learn to react authentically on the fly, and bring your characters to life in the most unexpected ways.
This is an 4-class course. Each class is 3 hours.
Next Class: Saturdays, Feb. 3–24, 12-3pm
My Hamilton Studio
7 Landsdowne Ave, Hamilton, ON, L8L 6N3 (map)
My studio is located inside The Cotton Factory, a historic Hamilton factory that has been transformed into Hamilton’s largest creative hub.
Parking Options
Street Parking: There is plenty of street parking on Landsdowne Avenue, right near the studio. Frequently, the street parking can be blocked off due to film and TV crews filming on-site at The Cotton Factory. If that is the case, there is plenty of parking in the back lot.
Back Lot: There is a large, dedicated parking lot for The Cotton Factory tenants and guests. Enter the lot from Biggar Avenue. Once you are parked, you can exit the lot by foot through an access gate on Landsdowne Avenue.