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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FilmFarsi: an improvised Persian movie
FilmFarsi: an improvised Persian movie
In this course, we will focus on the genre of FilmFarsi (Persian Movie): drama sprinkled with overacting, plot twists, music transitions, and action sequences!
Bodiespeaking: playing with movement
Bodiespeaking: playing with movement
In this course we will explore our bodies to find your special way of moving that creates peace in us. We'll train to control our bodies, in order to use them.
Fargo – An improvised crime comedy
Fargo - An improvised crime comedy
In this Coen Brother's inspired course we will learn how to build unique characters that feel real, and push them into extreme situations to see how they react.
Written Lines: improvise, write and play
Written Lines: improvise, write and play
This course is for improvisers of all levels with a love for words. You will work with classic monologues from film and theatre, write your own and play them!
Underthink – Improvisation to get out of your head
Underthink - Improvisation to get out of your head
This course serves as an introduction to the basics of improv: you will focus on letting your brain rest, learning to let go and trusting your instincts.
Tweedaagse Impro-docent
Tweedaagse Impro-docent
Wil je je zekerder voelen als improvisatiedocent? Je kennis over impro en lesgeven uitbreiden én je eigen stijl ontdekken? Ja, dan ben je aan het juiste adres!
Murder She Improvised: Workshop and showcase – Kevin Gillese
Murder She Improvised: Workshop and showcase - Kevin Gillese
Murder She Improvised is a murder mystery format show. The workshop goes over the structure and artistic vision of the show and culminates by a performance.
Unplug your Brain with Dan and C̩dric РAnananas & Pampamplemousse
Unplug your Brain with Dan and Cédric - Anananas & Pampamplemousse
Through guided exercises, we will unplug our brain to allow us to explore what our body language, intentions, emotions and imagination can suggest.
NeverFolk with Chris Mead
NeverFolk with Chris Mead
NeverFolk tells funny, heartbreaking, wise and foolish stories: physicality, narration and group movement will create authentic and timeless improvised fables.
Play like Brené with Katy Schutte
Play like Brené with Katy Schutte
A workshop to play with Brené Brown's wisdom—gamified through improvisation—and take the time to talk about what we notice in ourselves as well as our work.
Get into trouble, fall in love with Chris Mead
Get into trouble, fall in love with Chris Mead
A workshop dedicated to techniques that forge a fierce and stable connection with your scene partner through emotional listening and making clear choices.
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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: Korte Vormen & Spel
Improvisatie: Korte Vormen & Spel
Wil je improvisatietheater uitproberen? Heb je zin om met andere leuke spelers veel te lachen? Dan is deze cursus voor jou!
Muzikale impro: zingend improviseren
Muzikale impro: zingend improviseren
Scènes en verhalen met liedjes die ter plekke ontstaan. Zing je graag? In deze cursus combineren we de twee leukste activiteiten: improvisatietheater en zingen.
Scènes Spelen: relaties en verhalen
Scènes Spelen: relaties en verhalen
In "Scenes Spelen: relaties en verhalen" gaan we samen werken aan het improviseren van verschillende soorten mensen en situaties.
Improv Your Dutch
Improv Your Dutch
Improv Your Dutch is not about perfect grammar or spelling, but about playing, laughing and just trying it out. All levels of theater and Dutch are welcome.
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
Flock Theatre Shows | Season Ticket
Flock Theatre Shows | Season Ticket
For the first time, Flock Theatre launches a full-season ticket! Access all of our shows and productions at NDSM Theater from September 2022 to June 2023.
Transperceneige – Improvised Theatre
Transperceneige – Improvised Theatre
A futuristic experience of what society could look like if it was confined in a never-stopping train, with outside of it the natural threat that you decided!
Transperceneige – Improvised Theatre
Transperceneige – Improvised Theatre
A futuristic experience of what society could look like if it was confined in a never-stopping train, with outside of it the natural threat that you decided!
Improv Extravaganza – Showcase day
Improv Extravaganza – Showcase day
A full day of improv and joy: showcases from our students in Amsterdam, a special show to finish the day, and so much more!
Flock & Friends | Murder She Improvised – Double Date
Flock & Friends | Murder She Improvised – Double Date
1 evening, 2 shows: an improvised theatre show with local and international players, and an international guest show coming straight from the USA.
Flock & Friends | Just Play – Match d’impro
Flock & Friends | Just Play – Match d’impro
1 evening, 2 shows: the famous Match d'impro with a selection of local and international players, and roaring internationally successful show Just Play!
Project 2×2 mini-festival – First night
Project 2×2 mini-festival – First night
2 evenings, 6 shows: Flock Theatre and Project 2 collaborate for this mini-festival. Katy, Chris, Laura and Gael will work together to create brand new shows!
Project 2×2 mini-festival – Second night
Project 2×2 mini-festival – Second night
2 evenings, 6 shows: Flock Theatre and Project 2 collaborate for this mini-festival. Katy, Chris, Laura and Gael will work together to create brand new shows!
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The faces of Flock
Laura Doorneweerd-Perry
Co-director of Flock Theatre
Gael Doorneweerd-Perry
Co-director of Flock Theatre
Nirvi Maru
Cast member of ‘The True North’
Davide Dispenza
Cast member of ‘The True North’
Nardje Trepels
Cast member of ‘The True North’
Robyn Berk
Cast member of ‘The True North’
Rosanne Eschweiler
Cast member of ‘The True North’
Guru Khalsa
Cast member of ‘The True North’
Mash Muravina
Cast member of ‘The True North’
Christianna Tsigkou
Cast member of ‘The True North’
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Jeroen du Chatinier
Cast member of ‘The True North’
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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.