Classes

Unlock your creativity and boost your communication & social skills with an improv class! Whether you want to enhance your interpersonal skills, build self-confidence, or strengthen teamwork and emotional intelligence, improv theater offers it all - in the most fun way possible! Plus, you'll make new friends in a supportive, international community!

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  • IMPROV TASTER

  • Level 1: INTRO TO IMPROV

  • Level 2: THE IMPROV SCENE

  • Level 3: ADVANCED SCENEWORK & INTRO TO LONG FORM

  • Level 5: NARRATIVE LONG FORM

 

Level 1 Introduction to Improv (Improv Elementary)

8x Tuesdays, 18.00 - 20.00h
7th January - 25th February 2025, (late entry possible)

Location: Pavillon Building of the GZ Buchegg, Bucheggplatz, Zurich
Teacher: Bernie et al.

No previous experience required.
This class covers the basics of improv and is all about playful discovery.
Perfect if you want to give improv a go and have fun, develop self-confidence, teamwork and creativity.
Get to know a group of like-minded friendly beginners.

You will learn and practise:

  • creativity & playfulness

  • confidence on stage

  • successfully develop an idea with a partner

  • simple short form improv games, as seen in Theatersports shows

Course fee: 390 CHF
Students/Kulturlegi: 250 CHF

 

Level 2 The Impro Scene (Improv Intermediate)

8x Mondays, 19.00 - 21.00 h
6th January - 24th February

Location: Quartierräume Bullinger, Sous-Sol, Bullingerplatz, Zürich
Teacher: Bernie et al.
Showcase: Friday 28th February 2025

For Level 1 graduates or for people with some previous theatre experience.
Here we specifically work on the dynamics of the improv scene and learn a Keith Johnstone approach.
We review and practise the building blocks of a successful scene.

Students can participate in a public show at the end - take the fun to a new level!

  • Starting scenes

  • Playing with status

  • Emotional dynamics (being affected)

  • Tilts and reversals

  • Backline support

  • Theatre games (“short form games”)

Course fee: 350 CHF Early Bird (390 CHF later)
Students/Kulturlegi: 220 CHF Early Bird (250 CHF later)

Early Bird Discount until 24th December!

 

Level 3+ Advanced Scenework & Intro Long Form (Improv High)

8x Tuesdays, 20.00 - 22.00 h
7th January - 25th February 2025

Location: Pavillon Building of the GZ Buchegg, Bucheggplatz, Zurich
Teacher: Bernie et al.
Showcase: Friday 28th February

This class is more challenging than previous levels, for people who have been playing improv for some time (at least 4-5 months of regular practice).
We explore & train some important improv techniques (UCB-Approach, Game of the Scene).
We also delve into premise-based long form improv, ie. comedic ideas pulled from an input.

Course fee: 350 CHF Early Bird (390 CHF later)
Students/Kulturlegi: 220 CHF Early Bird (250 CHF later)

Early Bird Discount until 24th December!

 

Level 5 Narrative Longform (Improv Uni)

8x Thursdays 19.00-21.30h
9th January - 27th February

Location: GZ Buchegg
Teacher: Bernie et al.
Showcase: Friday 28th February

This class is for seasoned improvisers with previous long form experience. Prerequisite is Storylabor Level 3 or 4 or equivalent.
Over the first weeks, we will explore the core elements of narrative (character, setting, conflict, and resolution) while building foundational scene work.
Then, we will focus on mastering a single narrative format, practicing story arcs, seamless transitions, and satisfying endings.
There will be a showcase where students can perform.

Course fee: 440 CHF Early Bird (480 CHF later)
Students/Kulturlegi: 260 CHF Early Bird (290 CHF later)

Early Bird Discount until 24th December!

 

Storylabor Guest Teacher 2025: Patti Stiles

Easter Weekend 2025 (April 18-21)

Patti is an actor, director, author, teacher and longtime collaborator of Keith Johnstone. Her understanding of Johnstone’s work and philosophy, combined with her own discoveries and her wealth of experience on the world impro stage, has made her a “must have” teacher for performers and companies worldwide wishing to create spontaneous theatre with fine skill, strong narrative, heart and elegant style. 


*Mark your calendars for this unique opportunity! 😃
18th - 21st April
Details to follow.

Location: Zurich
Instructor: Patti Stiles

Details tba


 

About our classes / Terms & Conditions

Our students are mostly non-native English speakers.
You don’t need to be “funny” (but you may discover that you actually are…). Improv is a team activity where all kinds of personal qualities complement each other.
Average class size is 8-14 people. Regular attendance is encouraged to improve learning and group cohesion.
You can skip single sessions, but as a rule of thumb, you should be able to attend at least 75% of a course.
No discounts for partial attendance.
If a class does not reach the minimum participant number, it will be cancelled and you will be refunded.
Refunds due to illness require a medical certificate.