Now that you've been introduced to improv and have actually performed in front of a live audience, it's time for a new challenge!

Our Level 2 course focuses on two very important aspects of long form improvisation: character relationship

Character is all about what we can bring to the scene. The most interesting characters might have an affected voice, physicalities, turns of phrase, points of view, emotions, etc. We aim to play deep, rich characters within our scene work. 

Relationship is all about how your character gets on with that of your scene partner. What's the shared history between these two people? Their empathetic connection? The subtext that lies just beneath the surface of the words which are being said?

In addition to the titular focus of the level are the following:

Playing Truthful: Even when we are playing characters that are not ourselves, we need to commit to the truth of that character and the relationship they are in. This requires a willingness to be vulnerable and respond honestly and truthfully through character and relationship filters.

Status: Different relationships have inherent statuses built in. This level explores what that means for how we play. 

Base Reality: Establishing a clear base reality at the beginning of each scene, is an essential foundation to build our comedy on top of. A good base reality requires patience and the ability to hold back on oddities and ‘unusual’ things until a firm platform has been co-discovered with your scene partner via ‘yes, and…’

  • Workshop Session #1
    Saturday, April 8, 2023
    3:00–6:00pm
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Course Fees

$575 Full / $525 Concession

Plus online booking fee of $5

Prices include GST

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Important dates, venues & times

Course calendar

Workshop Sessions
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  • Workshop Session #1
    Saturday, April 8, 2023
    3:00–6:00pm
  • Workshop Session #2
    Saturday, April 15, 2023
    3:00–6:00pm
  • Workshop Session #3
    Saturday, April 22, 2023
    3:00–6:00pm
  • Workshop Session #4
    Saturday, April 29, 2023
    3:00–6:00pm
  • Workshop Session #5
    Saturday, May 6, 2023
    3:00–6:00pm
  • Workshop Session #6
    Saturday, May 13, 2023
    3:00–6:00pm
  • Workshop Session #7
    Saturday, May 20, 2023
    3:00–6:00pm
  • Workshop Session #8
    Saturday, May 27, 2023
    3:00–6:00pm

Meet your teacher

Instructor Profile

Taylor Griffiths

Taylor is a Naarm (Melbourne) based comedian with a passion for theatre, improv and sketch comedy.
She started out studying a double degree in Arts and Education at Deakin University.
In 2015, she met an Improvisor at uni called Broni Lisle, who taught at The Improv Conspiracy theatre.
He invited her to try an improv class and she fell in love with the craft.
Since then, she has produced, written and performed in numerous live sketch and improv shows in Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Melbourne Fringe Festival.

Most recently writing, performing and producing a solo show called ‘No Thoughts’ at the Malthouse theatre for MICF23.
Check out taylorgriffiths.com to find out more

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Fancy a beverage after your next show or class session? Our ground floor bar is open Wednesday–Sunday.

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(* Sundays and Public Holidays excepted)

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