Improvisation Courses - Level 3 With Showcase

About this course

The course develops long-form improvisation through rehearsal and performance work. Participants explore scene dynamics, story structure, character connection, vocal technique and physicality while learning to shape a connected show without a host. Sessions cover starting scenes from minimal or no prompts, building dramatic and comedic tension, editing for flow, and using stage pictures, stillness and physical choices. The course concludes with a full long-form improvisation performance for a public audience.

What you'll learn

• Construct scenes from a single word, image or no prompt
• Shape long-form shows through story structure, scene editing and narrative development
• Build dramatic and comedic tension within improvised scenes
• Apply vocal technique, physicality, stillness and stage pictures in performance
• Perform a connected long-form improvisation show without a host

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for confident improvisers developing beyond fundamental techniques and working towards more advanced performance. Previous improvisation study is required: learners should have completed Improvisation Level 2 at City Academy or an equivalent course. Participation involves collaborative ensemble rehearsals and performing in a public showcase without a host.

• Previous improvisation experience is required
• The course includes a public, ticketed performance
• Learners perform as part of an ensemble shaping the show together

Before you go

• No scripts or prepared material are needed in advance.