About this Event
GIT Improv 401
This 8-week class is the fourth level of our curriculum and focuses on using more advanced techniques within the structure of "The Harold" - a popular longform show structure performed in theatres such as the Upright Citizens Brigade theatre.
This class will teach you how to explore different openings, group games, edit styles and 3rd beats which aim to deliver a Harold with the highest artistic and thematic ambitions while maintaining a sense of fun!
8 Week Course (+ 2x Class Shows)
Saturdays 1.00pm-4.00pm
Start date: Saturday 26th October 2024
(Every Saturday until…)
End date: Saturday 14th December 2024
Class Venue: Acting Coach Scotland, Govan Workspace, 6 Harmony Row, Glasgow G51 3BA
Class show #1: Monday 18th November 2024 (Venue: Old Hairdressers, Glasgow)
Class show #2: Monday 23rd December 2024 (Venue: Old Hairdressers, Glasgow)
Pricing:
£160 Full Price (+ Eventbrite fees)
£120 Concession (+ Eventbrite fees)
2 Scholarship spaces available
The scholarships are two spots offered free of charge for people who would otherwise not be able to afford classes. Scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no application process and you won’t be asked questions about your circumstances or background when requesting one of the scholarship places. Our hope with the scholarship is that we can encourage diversity and remove barriers of entry to learning improv.
Apply to the waitlist if sold out (email: [email protected])
Prerequisites: GIT 301 (or equivalent)
Taught by: John McInnes
John McInnes has been doing longform improv since 2014 and loves it, particularly the longform sturcture "The Harold". He's learned from Carleen MacDermid, Will Hines, Billy Merritt, Alan Starzinski, Julie Brister, Ari Voukydis...and many more. In 2016 he co-founded Bristol's Kitchen Rules Theatre, running workshops and its popular show "Parents Basement". He coached or was a member of all the cool teams in Bristol from 2016-2022 and directed the non-comedic longform "The Impressionistic Horror". He has performed at the Del Close Marathon, Amsterdam Improv Marathon, Hoopla Improv Marathon and the Robin Hood International Improv Festival (not a marathon). He is a member of Couch and co-runs Improv Cagematch at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
GIT Refund policy:
https://improvglasgow.co.uk/#refunds
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About the Glasgow Improv Theatre
Our goal is to help nurture the budding improv scene in Glasgow by providing structured training and performance opportunities.
We focus on American-style long form improv comedy, with a strong emphasis on game-of-the-scene and grounded reality.
The theatre is a continuation of Improv Glasgow, which started in 2016 running the monthly show Glasgow Harold Night as well as drop-in workshops and jams.
http://improvglasgow.co.uk/
http://twitter.com/improvglasgow
http://facebook.com/improvglasgow
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Acting Coach Scotland, 6 Harmony Row, Govan, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 174.05
