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?
In this course for beginners, you will learn some of the basic principles of improvisational theatre: spontaneity, a ‘yes and’ attitude, and inspiring your partner. (To name just a few.)
Every class you will be offered fun, active exercises to discover new sides of yourself and feel comfortable playing on stage. You will discover new shortform games and dip your toe in playing open scenes.
You don’t need to be funny, be a quick thinker, or have a flexible body. Just show up and join a wonderful group of playful folks.
Improv is great for anyone who wants to learn how to let go (hello, my fellow control freaks!), how to be in the moment, and how to create theatre without a script.
The class is taught by Laura. As a teacher, she is known for making students feel relaxed in class, and enjoy taking their first (or next) steps into improv.
The class is in English, but you do not need to be fluent: the group mostly consists of players for whom English is their second language.
Got questions? Reach out to us in English, Dutch or French. Happy to answer any and all questions you might have!
The subscription to this course is for 8 weeks, and is included as part of the Explorer, Adventurer and Trail Blazer memberships.
The teacher: Laura Doorneweerd-Perry
When Laura is not traveling the world, she can be found cycling the Amsterdam canals between her jobs as a trainer, performer, entrepreneur, and cat mom. Together with her spouse Gael, she founded Flock Theatre. These two improv nerds found each other through improvisation and after their improv world tour in 2019-2020, started teaching and producing theatrical improvisation in Amsterdam.
Laura has a background in scripted theatre, dance, business studies, training design, directing plays and entrepreneurship. In her improvisation career, she has been featured at dozens of international festivals and conferences. With more than 20 years of teaching experience, she also coaches other improv teachers. Laura loves slow-motion running, bloody fights, and smoking. But only on stage.
Tuesday May 6 to Jun 17 (Showcase on Jun 23 or 24)
19:00 to 20:30
€195 for 8 classes including showcase.
Location: Treehouse NDSM, T.T. Neveritaweg 55-57 in Amsterdam.
Studio: Flock Studio
This location can be reached through 1 flight of stairs. If this keeps you from joining, reach out. We have solutions!
