The Deconstruction is a classic form of Improvisation developed by Del Close and the Family.
Along with The Harold and the Improvised Movie it makes up one-third of Close's 3 Mad Rituals.
In this class, it is taught as a 30-minute improv format for a team of approximately eight improvisers.
Two improvisers perform a 10-15 minute dramatic master scene. At key moments, the rest of the improvisers (the support team) will pause the master scene to present comedic scenes that "deconstruct" the master scene's characters, their egos, and their relationship. Whenever the master scene resumes, we add a bit more dramatic flair.
The juxtaposition between the slow/grounded master scene and the fast/silly support scenes make for a unique, theatrical experience.
The "Decon" routinely makes audience members cry, gasp, and make noises other than laughter... but don't worry, there's plenty of that too!
- Workshop Session #1Sunday, July 31, 2022
1:00–4:00pmThe Improv Conspiracy Theatre - OfficeLevel 1, 19 Meyers Place, Melbourne 3000View map & info
$575 Full / $525 Concession
Plus online booking fee of $5
Prices include GST
Important dates, venues & times
Course calendar
- Workshop Session #1Sunday, July 31, 2022
1:00–4:00pmThe Improv Conspiracy Theatre - OfficeLevel 1, 19 Meyers Place, Melbourne 3000View map & info - Workshop Session #2Sunday, August 7, 2022
1:00–4:00pmThe Improv Conspiracy Theatre - OfficeLevel 1, 19 Meyers Place, Melbourne 3000View map & info - Workshop Session #3Sunday, August 14, 2022
1:00–4:00pmThe Improv Conspiracy Theatre - OfficeLevel 1, 19 Meyers Place, Melbourne 3000View map & info - Workshop Session #4Sunday, August 21, 2022
1:00–4:00pmThe Improv Conspiracy Theatre - OfficeLevel 1, 19 Meyers Place, Melbourne 3000View map & info - Workshop Session #5Sunday, August 28, 2022
1:00–4:00pmThe Improv Conspiracy Theatre - OfficeLevel 1, 19 Meyers Place, Melbourne 3000View map & info - Workshop Session #6Sunday, September 4, 2022
1:00–4:00pmThe Improv Conspiracy Theatre - OfficeLevel 1, 19 Meyers Place, Melbourne 3000View map & info - Workshop Session #7Sunday, September 11, 2022
1:00–4:00pmThe Improv Conspiracy Theatre - OfficeLevel 1, 19 Meyers Place, Melbourne 3000View map & info - Workshop Session #8Sunday, September 18, 2022
1:00–4:00pmThe Improv Conspiracy Theatre - OfficeLevel 1, 19 Meyers Place, Melbourne 3000View map & info
Meet your teacher
Instructor Profile
Adam Kangas
Adam Kangas is the founder and Company Director of the Improv Conspiracy Theatre, with over 15 years of experience with improvisation. He is an alumnus of the iO West and Upright Citizens Brigade improv training centres in Los Angeles and has trained extensively with some of the world's best improvisers in Australia and the USA. Under his direction The Improv Conspiracy Theatre has become a Melbourne institution that has trained thousands of improvisers and entertained countless audience members.
You can catch him performing at the theatre most weeks in F#*k This, I Quit and/or The Remix
