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 Level 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!

  • Workshop Session #1
    Wednesday, March 9, 2022
    6:30–9:30pm
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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
    Wednesday, March 9, 2022
    6:30–9:30pm
  • Workshop Session #2
    Wednesday, March 16, 2022
    6:30–9:30pm
  • Workshop Session #3
    Wednesday, March 23, 2022
    6:30–9:30pm
  • Workshop Session #4
    Wednesday, March 30, 2022
    6:30–9:30pm
  • Workshop Session #5
    Wednesday, April 6, 2022
    6:30–9:30pm
  • Workshop Session #6
    Wednesday, April 13, 2022
    6:30–9:30pm
  • Workshop Session #7
    Wednesday, April 20, 2022
    6:30–9:30pm
  • Workshop Session #8
    Wednesday, April 27, 2022
    6:30–9:30pm

Meet your teacher

Instructor Profile

James Ward

James is a writer and cartoonist who has been producing web shorts since 2012 and improvising since 2015.

His past improv experience includes iO Chicago's summer intensive program, and a year long stint with Soothplayers, Completely Improvised Shakespeare.

He currently hosts TIC's Red Hot Improv Jam and performs regularly as part of the Remix.

Our community watering hole

Enjoy some good times downstairs at Theory Bar

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

Community members and ticket-holders get 10% off*

(* Sundays and Public Holidays excepted)

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