Take The Floor

Level: Advanced/Intermediate

Honest, compelling improvised scenes

Want to create scenes that feel real? In Take The Floor, we focus on character-driven improvisation inspired by the famous Dutch TV format De Vloer Op. Instead of fast-paced games or searching for the perfect punchline, you’ll step into scenes built around relationships, emotions, dilemmas, and human behaviour.

Every class starts with a short scene assignment: two characters, a relationship, a situation, or a secret. From there, it’s up to you and your scene partner to discover what happens next. You’ll learn to trust the silence, make strong choices, and let the scene develop naturally instead of rushing towards a joke or a clever ending.

Topics

• Creating believable and emotionally truthful characters
• Building interesting relationships between characters
• Raising the stakes and creating dramatic tension
• Playing status, conflict, vulnerability, and subtext
• Listening carefully and responding truthfully in the moment
• Taking your time and allowing scenes to breathe
• Giving and receiving side coaching to strengthen your scenes

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for improvisers who already know the basics of improv  and want to become stronger scene players. Minimum of 2 or 3 courses is advised. While the focus is on acting rather than comedy, you’ll often discover that authentic situations can be surprisingly funny.

Whether you dream of performing more theatrical long-form improv or simply want to make every scene richer and more engaging, Take The Floor will help you create scenes that audiences genuinely care about.

About the teacher

Matthijs studied Media Studies. He has his own studio in wolvenplein to record podcasts, voice overs, coaching people on voice acting, podcasts, media. He plays in Pure Chocolade, and trains different groups, special workshops. He enjoys teaching special themes and formats.

Course details

Location: Buurtcentrum Rosa, Malakkastraat 6 Utrecht. Room 3.
Schedule: Mondays 19:30-21:30. Starting 5 Oct 2026
Nine sessions in total, consisting of eight lessons and one show.  

Dates

5 Oct, 12 Oct, 26 Oct
No lesson during the school holiday (19 Oct)  unless agreed otherwise with the group
2 Nov, 9 Nov 16 Nov 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec
Show date to be confirmed

Price: €235 including 21 percent VAT

Group size: Minimum of 8 participants

Improv Utrecht offers one funded place per course with a twenty percent discount for people with limited financial means. You can contact Marieke van Laar to discuss this option.

Tickets are available via improv-utrecht.weticket.io