You're bold enough to step out on stage, and capable of playing some wonderful characters. Fantastic! Now let's talk about what goes into making our scenes comedic in nature.
Our Starter 3 course features a slightly more advanced look at the core building block of long form improvisation: the scene.
You'll get a chance to do a few scenes each week, while experimenting with some of the most influential theories of improv scenework being taught today: the game of the scene as defined by the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, and Position Play as defined by Miles Stroth.
Learning about the game of the scene will help you recognise and play with the comedic engines at work in your improvised scenes and scripted sketches.
Position Play stresses the importance of listening to your scene partner in order to discover which of the four basic scene types (Realistic, Straight/Absurd, Alternate Reality & Character) we're most likely inside of. Once you know what scene type you're in, the hard work is done: you can often simply "play your position" and have an entertaining experience!
Includes:
- 4 student tickets to shows
- 2 student jam passes
$575 Full / $525 Concession
Upcoming Sessions
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Starter 3: The Game of the Scene - Term 1 2025 - MondayImprov Comedy ProgramStarter 3: The Game of the SceneImprov Starter Track8 SessionsMonday, January 13, 20256:30–9:30pmLukas QuinnTheory Bar (Ground Floor) – Front RoomSold Out
Starter 3: The Game of the Scene - Term 1 2025 - SaturdayImprov Comedy ProgramStarter 3: The Game of the SceneImprov Starter Track8 SessionsSaturday, January 18, 20253:00–6:00pmDiana BrumenThe Improv Conspiracy Theatre - LobbySold Out
Starter 3: The Game of the Scene - Term 1 2025 - SaturdayImprov Comedy ProgramStarter 3: The Game of the SceneImprov Starter Track8 SessionsSaturday, January 18, 202511:30am–2:30pmBarney PollockThe Improv Conspiracy Theatre4 Spots Remaining
Starter 3: The Game of the Scene - Term 2 2025 - MondayImprov Comedy ProgramStarter 3: The Game of the SceneImprov Starter Track8 SessionsMonday, March 10, 20256:30–9:30pmTBAThe Improv Conspiracy Training Annex - Studio- Starter 3: The Game of the Scene - Term 2 2025 - TuesdayImprov Comedy ProgramStarter 3: The Game of the SceneImprov Starter Track8 SessionsTuesday, March 11, 20256:30–9:30pmTBAThe Improv Conspiracy Theatre
- Starter 3: The Game of the Scene - Term 3 2025 - MondayImprov Comedy ProgramStarter 3: The Game of the SceneImprov Starter Track8 SessionsMonday, May 5, 20256:30–9:30pmTBAThe Improv Conspiracy Training Annex - Studio
- Starter 3: The Game of the Scene - Term 3 2025 - SaturdayImprov Comedy ProgramStarter 3: The Game of the SceneImprov Starter Track8 SessionsSaturday, May 10, 202511:30am–2:30pmTBAThe Improv Conspiracy Training Annex - Studio
- Starter 3: The Game of the Scene - Term 4 2025 - WednesdayImprov Comedy ProgramStarter 3: The Game of the SceneImprov Starter Track8 SessionsWednesday, July 2, 20256:30–9:30pmTBAThe Improv Conspiracy Theatre
- Starter 3: The Game of the Scene - Term 4 2025 - SaturdayImprov Comedy ProgramStarter 3: The Game of the SceneImprov Starter Track8 SessionsSaturday, July 5, 20253:00–6:00pmTBAThe Improv Conspiracy Training Annex - Studio
- Starter 3: The Game of the Scene - Term 5 2025 - TuesdayImprov Comedy ProgramStarter 3: The Game of the SceneImprov Starter Track8 SessionsTuesday, August 26, 20256:30–9:30pmTBATheory Bar (Ground Floor) – Front Room
- Starter 3: The Game of the Scene - Term 5 2025 - SaturdayImprov Comedy ProgramStarter 3: The Game of the SceneImprov Starter Track8 SessionsSaturday, August 30, 202511:30am–2:30pmTBAThe Improv Conspiracy Theatre
- Starter 3: The Game of the Scene - Term 6 2025 - TuesdayImprov Comedy ProgramStarter 3: The Game of the SceneImprov Starter Track8 SessionsTuesday, October 21, 20256:30–9:30pmTBATheory Bar (Ground Floor) – Front Room
- Starter 3: The Game of the Scene - Term 6 2025 - WednesdayImprov Comedy ProgramStarter 3: The Game of the SceneImprov Starter Track8 SessionsWednesday, October 22, 20256:30–9:30pmTBAThe Improv Conspiracy Theatre
Testimonials
What students are saying about this course level
"Level 3 really propelled my improv forward, it simplified everything I've been learning over the past two levels, and distilled it into something clear and straightforward."
"Level 3 opens your eyes to the fundamental structures of comedy, and trains you to use them to weave improv gold. You start to understand what makes for good improv, and get the chance to try out what styles work best for you as a performer. A great opportunity for anyone who's interested in how comedy works."
"I thoroughly enjoyed the Level 3 workshop at The Improv Conspiracy. Learning about "The Game" feels like being given a key to unlock the world of fun. I feel like I see Game everywhere now and it makes the whole world feel like a playground."
