Beyond Basics
For performing improvisers interested in refreshing key skills to improve their scene work.
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Course Description
Many improvisers start their journey by learning some basic set of rules and skills. Say “Yes, and”. Don’t ask questions. Play at the top of your intelligence. Begin your scene by stating who-what-where. Make your scene partner look good. Etc. In this four-week course, participants will revisit some of those basics from an experienced improviser’s perspective to understand the “why” behind them, and dig deeper into applying these concepts (and some variations) to improve their scenework. This course is designed for improvisers who are performing regularly and looking to refresh or upgrade their fundamental skills. To get the most out of this course, participants should be comfortable initiating, playing and editing two-person scenes, and have some experience with object work (i.e. miming the use of objects onstage) and character work (i.e. playing a person who is different from you). *Registration Notes* Two $5 access tickets are available for this course. These places are intended for members of the Ottawa improv community who are in need of financial assistance and/or whose identities are underrepresented in the community. To purchase an Access Ticket, please enter coupon code "ACCESS_BB_0925" at checkout. If you have any issues with this process, please contact classes@waywardimprov.ca. Please note that all of our course offerings are designed for improvisers with some experience (at least six months regular practice). If you are a beginner, we recommend that you check out our friends at The Improv Embassy. If you’re new to us, a member of the WIT team may follow up with you to confirm your experience. You must be 18 years or older on the date of the first class — no exceptions. WIT reserves the right to cancel and refund course registrations if participants do not meet the age or experience requirements. If you’re not sure if you meet the requirements, please email classes@waywardimprov.ca to confirm before registering. Please read our cancellation policy prior to registering. *Access Notes* This course will be held in the Narthex (lobby) at Southminster United Church. This room is typically accessed by stairs, but a lift may be available with advance notice — please contact us before registering if this is required. Participants should wear clothes and shoes that are easy to move in, and bring a water bottle. There will be at least one 10-minute break near the midpoint of each class session.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
We understand that life happens and you may need to cancel a course registration. Here’s our cancellation and refund policy, based on when you notify us that you need to cancel: - At least 7 days prior to course start: Full refund of your payment, minus any processing fees. - Less than 7 days but more than 24 hours prior to the course start: You will be issued a credit voucher for the course fee to be used towards a future course. - Less than 24 hours before course start: No refund possible, except in extreme circumstances. We will honour registration transfers if you are able to find someone else to take your place in the course and notify us at least two hours prior to the course start time. If you registered for an access ticket, cancelling a course registration with less than 24 hours notice may result in future restrictions on booking access tickets.
Contact Details
hello@waywardimprov.ca