Season 2023-2024
Improvised Theatre Classes & ShowsLearn improvised theatre with us: Laura, Gael, Tanine and Jenny, and watch shows with some of the best local and international improvisers!
All classes will take place in Amsterdam-Noord, Hilversum and Utrecht, and we have English-speaking classes, Dutch-speaking classes, and even French-speaking classes.
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Our classes in Amsterdam
Improvised Physical Comedy – Scene work
Improvised Physical Comedy - Scene work
Using mime, soundeffects and few words, this course will teach you to play scenes without needing to talk. Improv with a silly physical twist!
Impro en français – Tous niveaux
Impro en français – Tous niveaux
Cours d’impro en français à Amsterdam : au programme, des exercices et scènes sur l’écoute, la construction d’histoire, le mime et beaucoup plus !
Desks, Deadlines, and Desires
Desks, Deadlines, and Desires
Improvise a thrilling serial narrative in a high-stakes workplace. Play lawyers, chefs, and lovers in personal dramas and secret relationships.
Being Yourself in Improv
Being Yourself in Improv
In this course, I just want you to be -and bring- yourself. And that is enough. (But don’t be surprised if it makes you a better improviser)
Improvisation for Beginners
Improvisation for Beginners
Would you like to give improv a try? Are you up for a weekly moment of getting out of your head, learning new skills, and making theatre? Join this course!
Scene work (without the work)
Scene work (without the work)
This course is about connecting with your gut feeling, and strengthening your scene choices. Learn to improvise with flow and honesty.
Improv for POC
Improv for POC
Discover improv with other people of color, exploring different backgrounds, storytelling styles and the joy of improvised theatre.
Improv Your Dutch
Improv Your Dutch
Improv is about having fun in failing and being in the moment. It is perfect to get more comfortable: you'll be speaking Dutch without even thinking about it!
The (improvised) Improvised Play
The (improvised) Improvised Play
24-weeks course on improvising a play: with an open mind and heart, with curiosity and being truly available to discover together what makes tonight unique!
1-on-1 Coaching sessions with Gael
1-on-1 Coaching sessions with Gael
Book one, two and up to twelve sessions, with your regular group, a group of friends or as a 1-on-1 coaching, you can book any of the available slots!
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Our courses – Utrecht
Improvisation for Beginners
Improvisation for Beginners
Do you want to give improv a try? You will learn to say "yes, and", collaborate and be in the moment. A perfect way to have fun and meet new people.
Improvised narrative longform
Improvised narrative longform
Do you want to improvise a play? In this course, you will learn how to build a narrative on the spot: work on creating a story, characters and the world around.
Lees alles over
Onze lessen – Hilversum
Improvisatietheater: Korte Vorm & Samenspel
Improvisatietheater: Korte Vorm & Samenspel
Zin in een wekelijks moment van even niet in je hoofd zitten? Deze cursus improvisatietheater is voor beginners én voor spelers met ervaring.
Feel-good impro
Feel-good impro
Voel je beter in improvisatietheater: een cursus met focus op lekker spelen, zelfvertrouwen en leuke games. Met Laura Doorneweerd-Perry.
The teachers of Flock Theatre
Laura
Born and raised in the Netherlands, teaching forever and cycling to work. Always.
Gael
Born and raised in the France, eats croissants and baguette for more than 3 decades.
Jenny
Born a teacher, an improv nerd and a lovely human being.
Tanine
Born in Iran and travelled through the world, pure gold and a gem of talent.
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 even in French.
Playing shows
An entire season of improvised shows and plays is scheduled for 2023-2024. Based on famous genres and featuring improvisers from all over the Netherlands and the world!
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
Flock Theatre's full-season ticket is back! Access all of our productions at the Pavilion of Treehouse, sit back and enjoy the shows, from September 2023 to June 2024.
Cursus eindpresentatie: period 1
Cursus eindpresentatie: period 1
Een aaneenschakeling van mooie, grappige, en onverwachte scènes met de cursisten van Flock Theatre zien wat zij in de afgelopen weken hebben geleerd.
Student showcases: period 1 – Monday courses
Student showcases: period 1 – Monday courses
Our wonderful students are presenting what they learned in 8 different shows in 3 days. The shows are free, and the bar will serve hot and warm beverages.
Student showcases: period 1 – Tuesday courses
Student showcases: period 1 – Tuesday courses
Our wonderful students are presenting what they learned in 8 different shows in 3 days. The shows are free, and the bar will serve hot and warm beverages.
Audition Bloodline
Audition Bloodline
The next production of Flock Theatre directed by Jenny Hasenack. We will hold auditions for actors and musicians on 2 separate days in December.
Student showcases: period 1 – Wednesday courses
Student showcases: period 1 – Wednesday courses
Our wonderful students are presenting what they learned in 8 different shows in 3 days. The shows are free, and the bar will serve hot and warm beverages.
Flock & Friends – Improvised Theatre
Flock & Friends – Improvised Theatre
Flock & Friends is a professional show where Flock Theatre invites local or international superstars of the improv world, that also happen to be our friends.
Flock & Friends – Improvised Theatre
Flock & Friends – Improvised Theatre
Flock & Friends is a professional show where Flock Theatre invites local or international superstars of the improv world, that also happen to be our friends.
Who is behind
Flock Theatre
Laura is the co-founder of Flock and the co-director of the company. She is a brilliant teacher, performer and artistic director, and loves nerding about improv or about Hilversum, her home town!
Gael is the other co-founder of Flock, and also the co-director of the company. He is a passionate teacher and director, a multi-talented performer, and loves learning new things about stuff!
Tanine joined the organisation team in 2023 but is a part of Flock from the first day! She is a great improviser and teacher, a fabulous illustrator and can talk about food until the end of the night.
Jenny is the last member of the team! She is a special mind, a talented performer and an excellent teacher. A scientist at heart, she also performs for children and grown-ups to teach them science!
Discover improv
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.