About this Event
In Characters students will explore how to access fully fleshed out characters in an improv scene.
This class will teach techniques to unlock your way of playing characters and jump in and out of them with ease. Whether you want to play characters that are larger than life or a little more nuanced this class if for you.
Characters is the third class in Big Fork’s Improv Foundations program.
Specific skills and topics covered:
- Character physicalisation
- Character voices
- Using status
- Point of View
- Intermediate long form techniques
Successful completion of Foundations 2: The Scene is required to participate in this class, special consideration may be granted to participants with other improv experience - please contact our Directors at [email protected] to discuss.
This course meets for 6 sessions that are each 3 hours long. There will be a graduation show at the end of this course.
Why take an improv class?
Improv is for everyone. It doesn't matter how experienced or inexperienced you are as a performer Big Fork Theatre's classes are designed to benefit everyone. Our classes focus on developing your listening skills, stage confidence and team work.
Big Fork Theatre's improvisational classes are beneficial for actors and comedians looking to add a new skill set to their performing repertoire. Improv is becoming increasingly desired when casting and can help performers adjust to any situation whether it be during an audition or in the rehearsal room.
Improvisation is an excellent way to improve your communication skills and confidence when speaking in public.
About Big Fork Theatre
Big Fork Theatre is dedicated to long form improvisation in the Chicago and New York style, as made famous by Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Mike Meyers. Big Fork primarily focuses on comedic improvisation.
Big Fork's teachers have many years experience both in teaching and performing, many of whom have traveled around the world to learn from some of the best improv teachers there are. Our teachers are committed to creating a fun and enriching environment to learn in and grow the Brisbane improvisational community.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Big Fork Theatre, Level 2, 252 Saint Pauls Terrace, Fortitude Valley, Australia
AUD 310.00 to AUD 390.00
