Level 3

Participation in ImproMafia's Level 3 workshops is by invitation only.

Please note that invitations for Term 1 - 2012 have already been issued.

Taught by Wade Robinson and Tom Dunston

Our Level 3 workshops will provide training in areas such as long form, truth, physicality and impro theory. These classes are aimed at students who have had completed both ImproMafia's Level 1 and Level 2 classes (or equivalent) and have demonstrated strong narrative, characterisation and stage craft skills.

Term 1: Long Form Improvisation

This class will introduce students to long form improvisation. The workshops will cover different approaches  and philosophies behind long form impro, while encouraging students to explore and experiment with the form. The classes will also look at the basic skills and concepts needed for long form improvised theatre, as well as common formats and structures. Importantly, the classes will also focus on the techniques used by ImproMafia in creating its own improvised performances.

Participants will also be invited to develop and perform in long form performances at The Speakeasy following completion of the classes.

Topics covered by this course include:

  • Non-narrative long form styles
  • Harolds, Armando Diaz and US style improv
  • Beats and long form narrative structure
  • Building tension and playing for the moment
  • Character based long forms and character arcs
  • Puppets with Jon Williams (ImproAustralia)

Details

  • Date: Feb 12th, 19th, 26th; March 11th, 18th, and 25th; April 8th, 15th.
  • Time: Sunday 1-4pm
  • Location: Jubilee Hall, 180 Jubilee Tce Bardon
  • Price: $60

Term 2: Impro Theory 

  • Date: Aug 12th, 19th, 26th, Sept 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, and Oct 14th
  • Time: Sunday 1-4pm
  • Location: Ithaca Hall, Corner of Ennogera and Kennedy Tce, Red Hill
  • Price: TBA