Level 1 Improv Class: Beginners

About this course

The course introduces The Free Association’s approach to long-form improvisation. Learners practise active listening, cooperation and the “yes and” principle, developing scenes by accepting and building on contributions from others. Sessions also cover spontaneity, emotional commitment and basic space work using mime. Participants practise creating complete improvised scenes from a one-word suggestion, including performing scenes from beginning to end.

What you'll learn

• Apply the “yes and” principle to accept and develop improvised offers
• Use active listening and cooperation within improvised scenes
• Create scenes from a one-word suggestion
• Use mime and basic space work in performance
• Apply emotion and commitment when improvising

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners and has no prerequisite, so learners can join regardless of previous experience. It involves collaborative work with other participants, spontaneous play and improvised scene performance. Learners with limited previous improv training, particularly outside this style, are also directed to this level.

• Suitable for learners with no previous improv experience
• Includes collaborative work with scene partners and teammates
• Involves performing improvised scenes on stage
• Learners with limited experience in other improv styles may start at this level