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, June 3, 2023
    3:00–6:00pm
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Course Fees

$575 Full / $525 Concession

Plus online booking fee of $5

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Important dates, venues & times

Course calendar

Workshop Sessions
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  • Workshop Session #1
    Saturday, June 3, 2023
    3:00–6:00pm
  • Workshop Session #2
    Saturday, June 10, 2023
    3:00–6:00pm
  • Workshop Session #3
    Saturday, June 17, 2023
    3:00–6:00pm
  • Workshop Session #4
    Saturday, June 24, 2023
    3:00–6:00pm
  • Workshop Session #5
    Saturday, July 1, 2023
    3:00–6:00pm
  • Workshop Session #6
    Saturday, July 8, 2023
    3:00–6:00pm
  • Workshop Session #7
    Saturday, July 15, 2023
    3:00–6:00pm
  • Workshop Session #8
    Saturday, July 22, 2023
    3:00–6:00pm

Meet your teacher

Instructor Profile

Simon Hawkings

Simon has been performing with the Improv Conspiracy since 2016.

 

In that time, he has been a member of the TIC ensemble as part of Harold Night, Churn (sketch), FTIQ, Close Quarters and The Remix. He has co-created and performed in the sketch shows Kiwifruit: An Autobiography (Melbourne Fringe 2019), Am I Doing This Right? (Midsumma Festival 2023) , Mister Act (Midsumma Festival 2024), and Oh, Happy Gay! (MICF 2024).

In 2023 he joined the TIC teaching staff. His main teaching goal is to make sure students engage with each other and have fun.

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