Stories and scenes

Stories & Scenes: Co-Creating Stories That Connect

This course is designed for improvisers who have completed 2 courses and are ready to deepen their skills.

Together, we’ll explore the building blocks of compelling stories
and discover how to create narratives that truly connect with an audience.
We’ll also dive into the essential ingredients of great improv scenes—learning
how to build authentic relationships, create engaging characters, and find the
moments that surprise, delight, and spark laughter.

Along the way, you’ll discover your unique comedic style while
expanding your range as a performer. We’ll also focus on developing strong
ensemble skills by cultivating group mind, making your scene partners look
good, and learning to build great scenes together.

The course concludes with a showcase performance where we’ll play
a variety of storytelling games and perform improvised scenes that bring
everything you’ve learned to life.

Level: This course is suitable for people with previous experience. If you are relatively new to improv it would be best to do a course Beginners 1 + 2 first. 

Course details  (Wednesdays Sep-Dec 2026 by Burgert)

Title: Stories & Scenes
Wednesday 23 September – 16th of December
Time: 18:45-20:30 or maybe 19:30-21:30 
at ZIMIHC Wittevrouwen, Bouwstraat 55 Utrecht. 
23, 30 SEP, 7, 14, 28 oct (holiday 21 oct, no lesson), 4, 11, 18, 25 nov, 2, 9, 16  dec. 
Show in the weekend of 8-13 December 2026
€  300 for 13 lessons including a show

 Teacher Burgert Kirsten

The trainer Burgert Kirsten is specialised in Applied Improv. In his improv excersises and games you might gain some insights on your personal development. It is not the goal of this course, but some students name this as a valuable by-effect. They gain more self confidence, less fear of failing or being out of your comfort zone. Presentation skills, active listening skills. And much more.

Course details  (Wednesdays Sep-Dec 2026 by Emma)

Title: Characters & Stories
In Emma’s course you will learn the story structure, use it in story games, and you will use other improv skills like characters, relationships, emotions and finding the game. 

Wednesday 16 September – 9th of December
Time: 20:25-22:20
at Buurtcentrum Oase, Cartesiusweg 11, free parking
16, 23, 30 SEP, 7, 14, 28 oct (holiday 21 oct, no lesson), 4, 11, 18, 25 nov, 2, 9  dec. Show date probably FRI 10 or Sat 11 Dec December 20:00 villa concordia
€  308 for 13 lessons including a show

Teacher Emma Holmes
The trainer Emma Holmes is specialised in Improv, Stand-up Comedy and Storytelling. Besides a trainer, Emma is a stand-up comedian, MC,  storyteller, and improviser. Emma has a sharp eye for how you can become a pleasant co-player for the other players. You will learn how you don’t have to act funny, but let the fun evolve from the story (finding the game). You will learn to be silly, out of your comfort zone without fear of failing, Presentation skills, active listening skills. And much more.

about the payment 

You can pay at once or in two parts. And Improv Utrecht offers one or two funded places per course with twenty percent discount for people with limited financial means. You can contact Marieke van Laar to discuss this option.

Tickets: improv-utrecht.weticket.io or click on the blue button