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Improv Skills Workshops

We all improvise every day. At work, school and social situations, we need to think on our feet. Learning and refining improv skills builds confidence and brings more play into your days.
If you need a weekly break from adulting, these workshops are for you!

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BONUS! Keep Me Up students are eligible to play games on stage at our regular shows at The Gordon Best Theatre in Peterborough, Ontario. Participation is completely voluntary. We know some just like to watch 😉.

 

Meet your Spring Session Instructors!

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Kerry Griffin

Dave Pearce

Janet Van De Graaff

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Start Me Up – Level 1 • MONDAYS • May 1 to June 26, 2023

Start Me Up – Level 1

This workshop is for first time improvisers who want to dip their toes into fundamentals of improv. It’s all about having fun on an exciting adventure you’ll never forget. In this 8-week session, you’ll explore the building blocks of improvisation in our safe and supportive classes through games that invite you to live in the moment, become a better listener and enjoy an evening full of laughter and new friends. Give yourself the gift of energy and confidence and an Improv family for life. Start Me Up (SMU) content is always changing and there’s learning to be had in every session. Come on in, the water’s fine!

The final date of every session is a live in-class presentation/demonstration open to family and friends and the improv-curious. It’s a great way to get your feet wet for SMU – Level 2 and for future Impros vs. Joes shows as a Keep Me Upper.

* SMU Level 1 and 2 (or equivalent experience) are required before advancing to Keep Me Up.

Dates and Times:

• Mondays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm EDT
• May 1 to June 26, 2023
• 16 students per class
• Age 18+

Location:

• St. James United Church, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough K9J 2C3
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Cost: $200

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Start Me Up – Level 2 • THURSDAYS • May 4 to June 22, 2023

Start Me Up – Level 2

This workshop builds on improv fundamentals learned in Start Me Up – Level 1 (SMU1). This 8-week session, for graduates of SMU1 (or equivalent) introduces intermediate improv games reinforcing the improv essentials of active listening, making and accepting offers, as well as honing voice, character and object work. The final date of the session is a live in-class presentation/demonstration open to family and friends and the improv-curious. It offers more practise and stage time for building confidence toward future Impros vs. Joes performances as a Keep Me Upper.

*At least two sessions of SMU (Levels 1 and 2 or equivalent experience) are required before advancing to Keep Me Up.

Dates and Times:

• Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm EDT
• May 4 to June 22, 2023
• 16 students per class
• Age 18+

Location:

• St. James United Church, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough K9J 2C3
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Cost: $200

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Registration is first come-first served.

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Keep Me Up • MONDAYS • May 1 to June 26, 2023

Keep Me Up

For those with Improv experience, this 8-week session is the ideal workout space to strengthen scene work, long form, listening skills and confidence. As part of a small group of dedicated players you’ll get loads of time on your feet and upping your game through new tips and techniques. The more you play, the stronger you get, so sign up and come out for this safe and hilarious experience. Keep Me Up (KMU) students are eligible to participate on stage in Impros vs. Joes, klusterfork’s regular show at the Gordon Best Theatre in Peterborough.

*Pre-requisite for KMU is minimum two sessions of Start Me Up or equivalent experience.

Dates and Times:

• Mondays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm EDT
• May 1 to June 26, 2023
• 16 students per class
• Age 18+

Location:

• St. James United Church, 221 Romaine Street, Peterborough K9J 2C3
[Click for a map]

Cost: $200

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Registration is first come-first served.

Reserve your place with a payment of $200 by PayPal or e-transfer or drop us a line at klusterfork@gmail with questions.

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klusterfork instructors are veteran improv performers, including Canadian Comedy Award winners and alumni of the renowned Second City Main Stage and touring companies.

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Learning improv skills is fun, easy and can be done well online from the comfort of your own home.

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Unique access to improv and stand-up comedians, actors, singers, voice and monologue coaches, writers, directors and casting agents.

Courses designed for all skill levels.

Online Zoom group classes available upon request. Gather your group on Zoom (minimum 6) and let the laughter begin!

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• 10,000plus hours of professional industry experience and exceptional teaching skills.

Practical, applicable techniques and sometimes homework between classes.

A supportive, welcoming and encouraging learning environment.

You get UNIQUE ACCESS to the industry’s best talent sharing their wealth of skills and experience. 

Beginner, intermediate and professional level courses available.

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