Intro to Improv Classes
Your complete introduction to the art of improv comedy.
Whether you want to learn improv for personal development, professional growth or performance opportunities, Garden City Improv's Improv Foundations program will help you unlock your creative potential.
By completing this program, you will have the foundation to participate in Victoria's thriving improv community, building meaningful and lasting friendships along the way!
Program Overview
Improv 101
Improv Foundations
Learn the basics and find your comedic voice in this beginner course. No previous improv or theatre experience is necessary!
What to Expect:
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'Yes, And' philosophy fundamentals
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Basic scene building and character work
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Trust-building exercises
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Supportive environment
Prerequisites: None
Improv 201
Character and Story
In this course, students will explore the heart of every great improv scene: characters you believe in and stories that stick.
What to Expect:
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Build scenes using story structure
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Create hilarious improvised characters
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Class performance for family and friends
Prerequisites: Improv 101 or equivalent
Improv 301
Short and Long Form
This class includes classic short-form games, open scenework and introduces longform improv techniques.
What to Expect:
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Advanced short-form games
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Open scenework
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Performance preparation
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Class performance for family and friends
Prerequisites: Improv 201 or equivalent
Current Intro to Improv Classes
Fri, Dec 05Theatre SKAMA special show featuring students from Garden City's latest Improv 201 class!
PopularSat, Dec 06The CodaThe show where YOU play Cards Against Humanity and we perform improv based on your horrible, hilarious card combinations!
Fri, Dec 12Encore by PaparazziA night of laugh-out-loud holiday mayhem from some of Victoria’s sharpest comedic talent.
Sat, Dec 13Theatre SKAMThe Garden City cast performs the Harold - improv's high wire act!
Selling fast!Wed, Dec 31Theatre SKAMRing in the new year with some of Victoria's best improvisers and Second City's Kevin Matviw!
Tue, Jan 06Theatre SKAMImprov 301 includes classic short-form games and introduces longform improv techniques.
Thu, Jan 08Ocean Room, TheatreSKAM StudiosImprov Foundations is the perfect class for the complete beginner, no experience necessary!
Thu, Jan 08Theatre SKAMThis high-energy class is your chance to explore the joy of making up songs on the spot, without needing to be pitch-perfect!
Sat, Jan 10Forest Room, TheatreSKAM StudiosLearn how to build a full-length show from the ground up in this advanced sketch comedy writing class!
Testimonials
"If you're thinking about exploring improv, GCI's classes are an excellent way to get started."
Eric W., Victoria BC
