IMPROV UTRECHT COURSES

NEW COURSES IMPROV THEATRE!

Drop in lessons - every Friday

Every friday except holidays 20:00-22:00. Starting again on the 6th of September. Buurtcentrum De Leeuw, entrance at Troelstralaan. Improv lessons for all levels. Experienced and first timers. We play fun games, you learn the principles of improv and you meet a group of fun and open minded people. Afterwards we go to O'Leary's pub. You can come in with the others between 19:50-20:00h. Check at the sign up sheet if there is a lesson. Pay €10, €15, €20 or nothing, depending on your finances.

Beginners Improv course 📅 Wed 22 Jan 2025 18:45

Start with this Beginners Improv course and your life will definitely change for the better! You will learn the basic techniques and mindset of improvisation, through fun and easy games. You will explore playfulness, listening with intent, accept making mistakes, discover your imagination and creative thinking, build confidence, improve your communication skills and mostly: have fun! We end the course with an intimate show For whom: no theatre experience needed . Wednesdays 22 Jan – 16 April 2025 18:45-20:30. Location Buurtcentrum Oase. Teacher Emma Holmes. 12 lessons plus show €275

Beginners Improv course Wed 22 Jan 2025 20:35

Start with this Beginners Improv course and your life will definitely change for the better! You will learn the basic techniques and mindset of improvisation, through fun and easy games. You will explore playfulness, listening with intent, accept making mistakes, discover your imagination and creative thinking, build confidence, improve your communication skills and mostly: have fun! We end the course with an intimate show For whom: no theatre experience needed . Wednesdays 22 Jan – 16 April 2025 20:35-22:20. Location Buurtcentrum Oase. Teacher Emma Holmes. 12 lessons plus show €275

Improv for Life 📅5 Feb 2025

Applied Improv: Improv for your personal development. People often say they join an Improv Class to escape from real life. But what if real life could be more like improv? What if you could experience, the same joy, connection, creativity and play in your everyday work and life? This is the question that we will explore in this course. We will uncover the wisdom hidden in improv games and exercises and apply them to your personal life challenges, in a playful way. Wednesday 5 Feb -26 March 2025 19:00-21:30 Teacher Burgert Kirsten. Lessons at ZIMIHC Wittevrouwen. 7 lessons of 2,5 hours €399

Improv comedy on a stage: characters & genres 📅Tue 21 Jan 2025

Level: Intermediate. Improve your short form games to shine on stage! You'll learn new games, you will increase your improv toolbox and learn to captivate your audience with interesting and diverse games and scenes. Play bold characters, different genres, learn to find the funny in short games. Emma has organised and MC'd 500+ shows and will tell you all about how to work with an audience. For whom: intermediate: at least 1 intermediate course and experience in show performing. This is especially good if you want to improve your stage performance. Location Buurtcentrum De Jager, Utrecht Tuesdays 21 Jan – 15 April 2025 18:45-20:30 Teacher Emma Holmes. 12 lessons plus show €275 .

Longform Superscene 📅Tue 21 Jan 2025

Level: advanced Join Steven Morgan for an in-depth exploration of the Superscene format. This advanced course dives deep into crafting rich, layered characters and creating dynamic relationships that drive compelling narratives. Through focused exercises and expert guidance, you'll hone your ability to build meaningful connections and adapt seamlessly to the evolving structure of a Superscene. For whom: advanced level: preferably 2 intermediate courses and experience in show performing. Perfect for experienced improvisers looking to elevate their storytelling and character development skills to new heights. Location ZIMIHC WIttevrouwen, Utrecht Tuesdays 21 Jan – 15 April 2025 19:30-21:30 Teacher Steven Morgan. 12 lessons plus show €300 .

From Story to stand-up comedy Wednesdays date t.b.a.

Teacher Emma Holmes is a professional storyteller, stand-up comedian, improv trainer. She has organised and presented more then 500 events in storytelling, stand-up comedy and improv. For whom: everyone who want to improve their stage presence, public speaking, stand-up comedy or storytelling set. You get coaching on your own style. Course: 6 evenings plus a show. Date to be decided: please indicate that you are interested and we'll notify you when it's starting. Location Buurtcentrum De Oase Utrecht.

WHY IS IMPROVISATION A 21st CENTURY SKILL?

Be ready to change
Yes And: think in possibilities
Improve your Listening & Communication skills
Be a team player: make your partner look good
Feel confident in speaking in front of an audience
Use failure to your advantage
Have fun while learning!

DROP IN LESSONS

Every Friday except school holidays 20:00-22:00h at Buurtcentrum De Leeuw. Bring a bottle of water and wear comfortable clothes. Pay what you think it was worth. Suggestion €10-€20 We use the money to rent the room and pay our professional teachers. You are free to pay less if you don’t have much income. Sign up by adding your name to the list http://bit.ly/improvutrecht and put an “x” in the column of the date. If it’s your first time, I’d like to have your contact details, for in case a lesson has to be canceled (which has happened only once).

How to enter the building:
You can come in with the others between 19:50-20:00h. The entrance is this side entrace at the Troelstralaan.

Parking is free near Gisbert Bromlaan and further (10 min walking)

Friday drinks 22:15h – late at O’Leary’s pub (Adelaarstraat 23)

COURSES INFO

Trouble choosing a course? Other course requests? Do you need help with the payments? Do you want to be on a waiting list? Contact Marieke!

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR A COURSE OR WORKSHOP/COURSE?

Buy a ticket directly at https://improv-utrecht.weticket.com You can pay at once, or in 2 terms.
Or send an e-mail to info@theatersportworkshops.nl with your name, e-mail address, telephone number, name of the course You can ask for an invoice.
Let us know if you have issues with finances, we have discount tickets for people with less income.
The course will start with a minimum of 8 participants. If a course is canceled you will be notified in time and offered an alternative course or date, or you will receive your money back.