Workshops
4 Shortcuts to The Unusual Thing
Learn four strategies to finding the first unusual thing in your scenes. For organic improv (shows without an opening) this workshop gives you concrete tools for when the game seems elusive, or for when you just get lost. Learn to choose a single weird thing and confidently communicate it to your teammates.
Level: All
Format: One-day workshop
How to Coach
Whether you're coaching independently or directing a house team, this workshop gives you concrete tools to get you started on your teaching career. Learn to write curriculum, develop exercises, and create learning models for students of all experience levels. Recommended for players with at least five years of experience.
Level: Advanced
Format: One-day workshop or multi-week class
Silent Soundtrack
Learn the Silent Soundtrack form - all music, no talking! Improvise a full set to a surprise music playlist. Create elaborate worlds and new characters. Learn to execute precise (and silly!) spacework that will elevate your physical play not just in this format, but all your scenes going forward. With safety first, students will move according to their own ability and comfort.
Level: All
Format: One-day workshop
Game From Start to Finish
For those who've never studied at UCB or read the book, this is your start-to-finish workshop and introduction to game. For the technical player who loves analysis and theory, you will take lots of notes in addition to getting up onstage and practicing the concepts in exercises and scenes.
Level: Beginner
Format: One or two-day intensive or multi-week class
Listen Up!
Master the most undervalued skill in improv: listening. Being a pro listener will calm your play and draw your fellow performers into your scenes. Expert listening is a rare superpower that will change the way you play, and maybe even the way you live your life...just a little.
Level: All
Format: One-day workshop
Have Fun, Play Game
For players who have already studied at UCB or read the book, this workshop teaches you to actually play game instead of getting stuck thinking about your next game move. Learn the simple yet effective skills that create fun and physical games in every scene, instead of just talking.
Level: Advanced
Format: One-day workshop
Move It!
The most active scenes are usually the most fun! This workshop teaches you to talk less and do more! Using detailed spacework, we'll create rich environments that make your scenes come alive. With safety first, each performer will move according to their own ability and comfort.
Level: All
Format: One-day workshop