Classes
Unleash your creativity, discover the power of spontaneous storytelling in a team, and explore your comedic abilities in a supportive and fun environment. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the fundamentals of improvisation and help you develop your skills through a variety of games and exercises. Whether you're looking to improve your public speaking, train your creativity muscles, or just have a great time with other people, our improv classes have something for everyone.
Sign up now and become part of a community of friendly, creative, international improvisers in Zürich.
About our classes:
Our students come from all corners of the world and the majority are non-native English speakers, so don’t worry if you are no Shakespeare. You also don’t need previous stage experience or be “funny” (but you may discover that you actually are…). Improv is a team activity where all kinds of personal qualities complement each other.
We encourage regular attendance because it improves the improv experience for everyone.
There are usually 8-14 people in our classes. The age range is quite varied.
At the end of each class, there is an opportunity for students to perform in a public showcase. These student shows are a lot of fun and take your improv practice to a new dimension, but they are not mandatory and some people just do improv for their personal benefit and pleasure.
Summer Playgroup - SOLD OUT, WAITING LIST
Sessions from July 4th - Aug 22nd
Tuesdays, 6.30 - 8.30 pm
Location: Aktionsraum, Bäckeranlage, 8004 Zurich
Dates: 4th July - 22nd August, (7 sessions, no session on 1st August)
Time: 6.30- 8.30pm
With: Bernie, Zora & Myriam
This playgroup improv meets up weekly over the summer, and everyone is welcome! It is ideal for people trying improvisation for the first time, and for more experienced players who want to work on skills or just to play and have fun. We’ll make sure that people of all levels get something out of it. Sometimes we do warm-up games in the park.
On the 25th July we’ll explore the neighbourhood (Kreis 4) and see how it inspires improv scenes. The atmosphere is accessible, fun and convivial. Students can stay for a summer drink at the Quartierzentrum afterwards.
There is no showcase at the end of this class.
This is not a regular class, so you can chose your frequency of attendance:
3 sessions: 120 CHF
5 sessions: 180 CHF
7 sessions: 240 CHF
(student ID/Kulturlegi discount: 33%, please provide proof on the night)
Improv Taster Session
Thursday 31st August, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Location: GZ Buchegg, Pavillon, Zurich
Dates: 31st August 2023
Time: 7- 9 pm
Instructor: tba
A fun and playful taster session for newbies in a supportive & playful atmosphere.
After some group warmups we will play improv games. Perfect as an intro to the Level 1 course.
Cost: 40 CHF (students/low-income 30 CHF)
NOTE: If you are sure to continue after the taster session, we recommend you also sign up already to the Level 1 class as it tends to sell out fast after the taster session.
Level 1 (the basics of improv)
Thursdays 19.00-21.00h
Location: GZ Buchegg, Pavillon
Dates: 7th September - 19th October
Time: 7.00 - 9.00pm
Coach: Bernie
The introduction class, covering the basics of improv. You will learn and practise
How to tap into your creativity
How to let go of fear and judgement
How to take initiative and start an improv scene
How to be a good listener, and develop an idea with a partner
simple short form improv games, as seen in Theatersports shows
Course fee: 320 CHF
(Students or Kulturlegi: 220 CHF, please provide proof with e-mail)
Level 2 (the improv scene)
Next class starts 28th August
Mondays 19.00-21.00h
Location: Quartierräume Bullinger, Bullingerplatz, Zurich
Dates: 28th August - 16th October
Time: 7.00 - 9.00pm
Instructors: Myri & Bernie
The continuation of Level 1 - here we specifically work on the dynamics of the two-player improv scene, and we play a public show at the end of the course. Take the fun to a new level!
Learn to establish scene platforms and generate interest
play specific wants
listen attentively to what your partners says and wants
learn about pushback
learn to play status
explained your emotional stage repertoire, play characters different from your self
Course fee 360 CHF (Students or Kulturlegi: 250 CHF, please provide proof)
Level 3 (intermediate skills and intro to long form)
Next Level 3 class will be held October-December
Location: tba
Dates:
Time: 7.00 - 9.00pm
Instructors: tba
A class for people with at least two previous improv courses. In this class, we look further into
different improv techniques and philosophies
playing “two peas in a pod” style
playing “game of the scene”
stage skills: use space, use your body, use your voice
playing “inside-out”
inspiring ourselves and our partners
We will start exploring the world of long form improv. Long-form improv involves performing a series of scenes, often with a central theme or premise given by the audience.
There is a public showcase in the last week of class that students can perform in.
Course fee: -- CHF (- CHF for full time students/Kulturlegi)
Level 4+ Long Form Group
Tuesdays, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Location: GZ Buchegg, Kellertheater, Zurich
Dates: 29th August - 17th October
Time: 7- 9 pm
Instructors:
In this class, we will further explore the world of long form improv and theatrical storytelling. We work on the ‘group mind’ and performance aspects and hone our improvisation skills.
Prerequisite is successful completion of Storylabor Level 3 course (or similar). There is a public show at the end that students can perform in.
Course fee: 320 CHF for Storylabor level 3 graduates, 360 CHF for everyone else
(250 CHF for full time students/Kulturlegi)