Past Classes
March 28thClarity in Dialogue and SceneworkDo you ever watch an imrov scene and think to yourself, "what was that about?" Well, us too! Too often we complicate our scenes unnessarily by going off on tangents and adding extra "fluff". This workshop will focus on how to focus! We'll work on how to stay on topic and how to keep things 'stupid simple'. Room 303 Instructor: Noah Telson READ MORE...
ATTENTION! Unfortunately, Brian is unwell, so tonight's workout is CANCELLED! Sorry for the inconvenience. READ MORE...
The Group Mind- Unifying Your Scenework Ever wish you could know what someone else was thinking? Well NOW YOU CAN (sort of!) with Group Mind exercises! Work out your mind to pick up on hidden signals and details that let you know what your scene partner is planning before they even do it. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, you’ll fit right in with everyone’s Group Mind. Instructor: George Moakley READ MORE...
Timing Is Everything Every scene needs a beginning, middle, and end, just like every story needs an introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and conclusion. During this workshop, you’ll learn to set out the basic structure of a scene with a story’s details, as well as comedic timing. Practice with a class of international students, and remember- be on time! Instructor: George Moakley READ MORE...
This week's theme: Activating the 'Where'Setting up the location of a scene is vital. Work on basic pantomime skills in order to define objects and space. Explore how environment can effect a story's set-up and can be utilized to raise the stakes in a scene. We will then play games that uses 'rules of environment' to challenge a player's story-telling. Instructor: Brian Kapell READ MORE...
This week's theme: THE GAME (Within the Game) “Don’t hate the player, hate the game.” -Ice-T Every improv scene, long form or short, has a game within the game. Finding it, however, is only half the fun! Learn how to work together to build tension, raise the stakes, and torture your fellow workshoppers! Perfect for improvisers of all levels! Instructor: George Moakley READ MORE...
This week's theme: F*&k Love - an anti-Valentine's workshopIt's time to get touchy feely (and/or angry)! Learn how to arm yourcharacters with weapons of mass emotion and add depth and momentum tothe scene. Perfect for singles, couples and all those in between. Instructor: Summer Banks READ MORE...
Attention! Due to room shortage, tonight's workshop strarts at 20:00 and will last until 22:00! Your instructor is Noah Telson. READ MORE...
Theme and instructor TBC! READ MORE...
Theme: Receiving giftstake everything that your partner says and learn how to use it to deepen your character, expand your relationships and propel the scene forward.Instructor: Summer Banks READ MORE...
Theme: The Call BackHow good is your memory? Being able to think on your feet is one thing, but after this session you'll not only improve your recollection- but your laughs as well.Instructor: George Moakley READ MORE...
This week's theme: Open Session! We'll learn and play your favorite games! Instructor: Noah Telson RSVP by sending an email to WORKSHOPS[at]COMEDYSPORTZ[dot]DESpots are limited! READ MORE...
This week's theme: Giving gifts! Learn how to make your scene partner look good by gifting them. Instructor: Summer Banks RSVP by sending an email to WORKSHOPS[at]COMEDYSPORTZ[dot]DESpots are limited! READ MORE...
Theme for this week's class: Environment Activating the 'where.' Having a strong sense of location bring scenes clarity to the character's lives. This 'common ground' can be recognized and used by the characters, or the location can push the characters to adapt as the environment changes. Learn basic pantomime skills and object manipulation, and then play games that are driven by location. Instructor: Brian KapellRSVP by sending an email to WORKSHOPS[at]COMEDYSPORTZ[dot]DESpots are limited! 19:00 - 21:30Workshops are 12€ for a single class or 30€ for 3 classes.Drop in and stretch your improv muscles. Experienced and non-experienced improvisors welcome! ALL classes are taught in English at:Theaterhaus Berlin MitteWallstraße 32 (Haus C)10179 Berlin READ MORE...
Theme for this week's class: Use Your Intuition A good improviser is able to communicate even the most complicated thoughts through the most basic methods. Learn how to give clues through pantomime, gibberish, or even just simple body language, as well as how to know where a scene is going long before it gets there. Get ready to use your intuition! Instructor: George MoakleyRSVP by sending an email to WORKSHOPS[at]COMEDYSPORTZ[dot]DESpots are limited! 19:00 - 21:30Workshops are 12€ for a single class or 30€ for 3 classes.Drop in and stretch your improv muscles. Experienced and non-experienced improvisors welcome! ALL classes are taught in English at:Theaterhaus Berlin MitteWallstraße 32 (Haus C)10179 Berlin READ MORE...
Theme for this week's class: Building Character - A Voice and Movement Workshop Whether you are a lowly servant or a mighty hero, the way you move and speak gives the world around you more than just the obvious. Your movement and voice gives subtle clues about who you are, where you are from, and where you are going- all of which are vital to keeping a scene going. Use your body to give your character unspoken details and let your voice do all the rest in this workshop. Instructor: George MoakleyRSVP by sending an email to WORKSHOPS[at]COMEDYSPORTZ[dot]DESpots are limited! 19:00 - 21:30Workshops are 12€ for a single class or 30€ for 3 classes.Drop in and stretch your improv muscles. Experienced and non-experienced improvisors welcome! ALL classes are taught in English at:Theaterhaus Berlin MitteWallstraße 32 (Haus C)10179 Berlin READ MORE...
Theme for this week's class:Begin at the Beginning! After examining the story as a whole on Nov 1, this week will delveinto the myriad ways to get a scene off to a running start. Entrancesand backstory will be introduced as well as the physical and verbaloffers that can help send the story in a certain direction.Instructor: Summer Banks RSVP by sending an email to WORKSHOPS[at]COMEDYSPORTZ[dot]DESpots are limited! 19:00 - 21:30Workshops are 12€ for a single class or 30€ for 3 classes.Drop in and stretch your improv muscles. Experienced and non-experienced improvisors welcome! ALL classes are taught in English at:Theaterhaus Berlin MitteWallstraße 32 (Haus C)10179 Berlin READ MORE...
Theme for this week's class:Basic story structure We're starting off November with a look into the basic structure of a story and what makes a good improvised scene. We'll explore ways to make the audience care about what you have to say!Instructor: Noah TelsonRSVP by sending an email to WORKSHOPS[at]COMEDYSPORTZ[dot]DESpots are limited! 19:00 - 21:30Workshops are 12€ for a single class or 30€ for 3 classes.Drop in and stretch your improv muscles. Experienced and non-experienced improvisors welcome! ALL classes are taught in English at:Theaterhaus Berlin MitteWallstraße 32 (Haus C)10179 Berlin READ MORE...
Theme for this week's class: Playing the "straight" man/woman Character driven stories are key to a great scene, but they don't work without the "straight" person. Every scene needs someone to ground and reason the madness. This workshop will explore ways of playing the "sane" character. Instructor: George Moakley RSVP by sending an email to WORKSHOPS[at]COMEDYSPORTZ[dot]DESpots are limited! 19:00 - 21:30 Workshops are 12€ for a single class or 30€ for 3 classes. Drop in and stretch your improv muscles. Experienced and non-experienced improvisors welcome! ALL classes are taught in English at: Theaterhaus Berlin MitteWallstraße 32 (Haus C)10179 Berlin READ MORE...
Theme for this week's class: Back to BASICS! Whether you've improvised before or not, you probably could use a refresher. We'll review the basics of stage performance, from stage picture to projection. We'll also delve into the world of improv "rules". We'll finish class by playing some of your favorite classic improv games. Instructor: Noah Telson RSVP by sending an email to WORKSHOPS[at]COMEDYSPORTZ[dot]DESpots are limited! 19:00 - 21:30 Workshops are 12€ for a single class or 30€ for 3 classes. Drop in and stretch your improv muscles. Experienced and non-experienced improvisors welcome! ALL classes are taught in English at: Theaterhaus Berlin MitteWallstraße 32 (Haus C)10179 Berlin READ MORE...
Theme for this week's class: Character-driven story-telling Strong character choices drive strong story-lines. We'll explore the major character archetypes, how to make emotional choices, and react honestly in the moment. HOW you are defines WHO you are. We'll wrap it up by playing CSz games that thrive on character-choices. Instructor: Brian Kapell RSVP by sending an email to WORKSHOPS[at]COMEDYSPORTZ[dot]DESpots are limited! 19:00 - 21:30 Workshops are 12€ for a single class or 30€ for 3 classes. Drop in and stretch your improv muscles. Experienced and non-experienced improvisors welcome! THIS class is taught in English at: T BerlinFidicinstr. 38Berlin, U-Platz der Luftbrücke READ MORE...
Theme for this week's class: Musical improv Improvising might come easy to you but can you improvise a song? In fact, if it doesn't maybe you should check out this special music improv workshop! You'll learn lots! Instructor: Summer Banks RSVP by sending an email to WORKSHOPS[at]COMEDYSPORTZ[dot]DESpots are limited! 19:00 - 21:30 Workshops are 12€ for a single class or 30€ for 3 classes. Drop in and stretch your improv muscles. Experienced and non-experienced improvisors welcome! ALL classes are taught in English at: Theaterhaus Berlin MitteWallstraße 32 (Haus C)10179 Berlin READ MORE...
Theme for this week's class: The game within the game What unique situations arise out of the relationships we form on stage? This class is all about finding out how to "torture" your fellow actors and still have fun doing so! Instructor: George Moakley RSVP by sending an email to WORKSHOPS[at]COMEDYSPORTZ[dot]DESpots are limited! 19:00 - 21:30 Workshops are 12€ for a single class or 30€ for 3 classes. Drop in and stretch your improv muscles. Experienced and non-experienced improvisors welcome! ALL classes are taught in English at: Theaterhaus Berlin MitteWallstraße 32 (Haus C)10179 Berlin READ MORE...
Theme for this week's class: Saying the right thing! The fundamentals of improv is more than just saying "Yes!And..." We'll explore the "right" ways of communicating on stage... and in life? Instructor: Noah Telson RSVP by sending an email to WORKSHOPS[at]COMEDYSPORTZ[dot]DESpots are limited! 19:00 - 21:30 Workshops are 12€ for a single class or 30€ for 3 classes. Drop in and stretch your improv muscles. Experienced and non-experienced improvisors welcome! ALL classes are taught in English at: The Academy of Comedy!Comedy Club KookaburraSchönhauser Allee 18410119 Berlin, Germany U2 Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz READ MORE...
Theme for this week's class: Creating characters Learn the basics on how to create a unique character on stage. Instructor: Summer Banks RSVP by sending an email to WORKSHOPS[at]COMEDYSPORTZ[dot]DESpots are limited! 19:00 - 21:30 Workshops are 12€ for a single class or 30€ for 3 classes. Drop in and stretch your improv muscles. Experienced and non-experienced improvisors welcome! ALL classes are taught in English at: The Academy of Comedy!Comedy Club KookaburraSchönhauser Allee 18410119 Berlin, Germany U2 Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz READ MORE...
Theme for this week's class: Developing the 'group mind' for collaborative story telling We'll work on trusting yourself and your partner to have everything you need to create a good story together. This will include scene starters, story-telling and exploring the elements of a story. Instructor: Brian Kapell RSVP by sending an email to WORKSHOPS[at]COMEDYSPORTZ[dot]DESpots are limited! 19:00 - 21:30 Workshops are 12€ for a single class or 30€ for 3 classes. Drop in and stretch your improv muscles. Experienced and non-experienced improvisors welcome! ALL classes are taught in English at: The Academy of Comedy!Comedy Club KookaburraSchönhauser Allee 18410119 Berlin, Germany U2 Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz READ MORE...
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Due to Kookaburra scheduling, we have to suspend the open workshops for the summer. We are VERY sorry to have to do this, and we are looking for alternative days, times, and workshop venue. More news to follow. So sorry to dissappoint and thanks to everyone who has participated. READ MORE...
