Season 2022-2023
Improvised Theatre Classes & ShowsLearn improvised theatre with us: Laura and Gael, and watch shows with some of the best local and international improvisers!
All classes will take place in Amsterdam Noord, Haarlem and Hilversum, and we have English-speaking classes, Dutch-speaking classes, and a lot more.
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Our classes
Crafting YOUR format
Crafting YOUR format
In this course, we will work on the creation of a new improvised format. Bring your notebooks, your ideas and your energy, leave your ego at home and enjoy!
Improvising Miyazaki
Improvising Miyazaki
In this class, we will learn how to improvise a full-length play in the style of Hayao Miyazaki. Spirits live in our routine, keep your heart open to meet them!
Just Play: deep dive into freeform
Just Play: deep dive into freeform
In this course, we will explore our physicality and the space, during and between the scenes. Get a shot of improv adrenaline: Simple. Crazy. Positive. Energy!
Once Upon A Time: Characters
Once Upon A Time: Characters
Explore everything from Prince Charming to Queen of Hearts, from Little Mermaid to Puss in Boots. Learn how to play characters in and out of your comfort zone!
Summer Intensive Weeks – Miyazaki’s Kingdom
Summer Intensive Weeks – Miyazaki’s Kingdom
The intensive is the best way to work on improvising Miyazaki, and directly try out what you experienced during the week of workshops through performance.
Improvisation for Beginners
Improvisation for Beginners
Would you like to give improv a try? In this course for beginners, you will learn some of the basic principles of improvisational theatre!
Improvisation: Scenes & Emotions
Improvisation: Scenes & Emotions
In "Scenes & Emotions", players are given the set-up of their scene: who they are, where they are and what is going on. All they have to do is to improvise.
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Our courses – Haarlem
Workout in improvisation with Gael
Workout in improvisation with Gael
Improv is a never-ending playground. This course is for anyone that want to work their improv out and explore different tools to step up their game!
Lees alles over
Onze lessen – Hilversum
Improvisatie voor jongeren: Zombies
Improvisatie voor jongeren: Zombies
In de cursus Improvisatie voor jongeren: Zombies gaan we aan de slag met geïmproviseerd theater geïnspireerd op zombie-films.
Improvisatietheater: Guess what?
Improvisatietheater: Guess what?
Lijkt improvisatietheater jou wel wat? Doen dan mee met de maandagavond cursus Improvisatietheater: Guess what? voor beginners en voor spelers met ervaring.
Improvisatietheater: De Vloer Op
Improvisatietheater: De Vloer Op
In "De Vloer Op" krijgen spelers de opzet van hun scene: wie en waar ze zijn, en wat er aan de hand is (het dilemma). Gebaseerd op het tv-format 'De Vloer Op'.
The teachers of Flock Theatre
Laura
Very experienced trainer and improviser. Travels the world. Relentless optimist.
Gael
Improviser and teacher with a track record. Imported from France. Directs unforgettable shows.Â
What we do
Flock Theatre is
Giving classes
In all of our classes we teach skills, knowledge and the art of improvised theatre. We do this in English, in Dutch and (at request) in French.
Playing shows
An entire season of improvised shows and plays is scheduled for 2022-2023. Based on famous genres and featuring improvisers from all over the Netherlands!
Auditions
For our productions we hold free, open auditions for anyone with theatre or improv experience. We love meeting new, diverse players.
Traveling the world
After a year-long improv tour around the world—the Perryweerd Honeymoon Tour—Laura and Gael continue to travel to teach abroad in festivals and improv companies.
What Drives Us
Our Mission Statement
We want to create a community of improv learners as well as professional improvisers.
We want to base this community on care, support, respect and diversity.
We want to produce our art with ambition and quality, professionalism and heart.
We want to bring improv to unknown territories.
We want to build a local community for all, and bring people together around the passion of improv.
Upcoming Events
Miyazaki’s Kingdom – Improvised Tales
Miyazaki’s Kingdom – Improvised Tales
What if we would look for everyday moments in a magical world? Join this improvised show in the world of the Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki.
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The faces of Flock
Laura Doorneweerd-Perry
Co-director of Flock Theatre
Gael Doorneweerd-Perry
Co-director of Flock Theatre
Davide Dispenza
Improviser and traveller
Nardje Trepels
Improviser and hospital clown
Huib van der Gaag
Improviser and Noorder
Christianna Tsigkou
Improviser and film lover
Ashley Moore
Improviser and adventurer
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Other events and links
The Erratic Pigeon Post
Flock Theatre’s Gael is writing a newsletter with all kinds of info about improv, thoughts on the artform and also cooking tips. A wealth of knowledge and joy!
Teaching Improv With Confidence
Our very own Laura teaches twice a year her signature course for teachers. In 9 weeks you will learn what confident improv teaching looks like for you.