COVID UPDATE APRIL 2021
APRIL IN-PERSON CLASSES are cancelled through the Town of Oakville at QEPCCC, so we are offering classes online again for SPRING SESSION. Improv/action/singing are all high risk activities for spreading the virus and even more so now we are looking at VOC. We look forward to the time we can participate in person again. May you all stay safe and well during this time.
Monday Night (free) Drop-ins For Adults: 8:30pm ONLINE
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At Oakville Improv, we offer a range of improv workshops. To dip your toes, you may want to visit our “drop-in” class on Monday nights. Our intro class will give you a more comprehensive introduction to what improv is all about. If you like it, you can build your skills in our higher level workshops, and even team up with other improvisers to perform in one of our many improvised stage productions. Drop in classes happen every Monday except holiday weekends.
Adult Intro (18yrs and up) ONLINE
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This class is a safe space for beginners and improvisers who want a quick refresher. 8 classes 1 and half hours only. High Speed Internet, Headphones/mic recommended (You can request more information)
Start TUESDAY APRIL 20th – JUNE 8th 6-7:30pm (Fee $160). Cap of 10.
Bursaries available. Unlimited BIPOC Scholarships. Or … PAY IT FORWARD for someone else!
Adult Performance (18yrs and up) ONLINE
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The Improvised Movie
Participants will be challenged to work on techniques used in improvised television and movies such as “Secrets and Lies”, “Best in Show”, “Spinal Tap” etc. Aspects will include Acting Style, Character, Dialogue and Story Structure. Cap of 10.
8 classes 1 and a half hours only. ($160 including HST)
Starting 4-5:30pm ET April 25th. Bursaries available. Unlimited BIPOC Scholarships. OR … PAY IT FORWARD for someone else!
TEACHER: DUNCAN MCKENZIE
Gary Pearson’s Sketch World ONLINE (see Advanced/Specialty Classes)
SOLD OUT.
Class Descriptions
(IN-PERSON CLASSES NOT AVAILABLE DURING QUARANTINE/COVID RESTRICTIONS)
Adult Intro
This level is great for beginning improvisers, as well as being an enjoyable refresher for those improvisers who have had previous improv or acting experience. The workshops will cover a number of improv games and exercises and offer opportunities for students to perform for family and friends. All very low stress and fun. These classes are currently being held through the Town of Oakville at the QEPCCC (Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre – we like to call it “The Q”, but strangely, no one else does). You can register there through their on-line program connection Fall, Winter and Spring. In the summer, classes are scheduled through Oakville Improv. Schedules are listed below.
Adult Performance
These classes are for people who want more challenging material after beginners and may wish to join us on stage. Participants may be asked to play in demonstration rounds in venues across Oakville, to raise their skill level.
Adult Advanced and Specialty Classes
Intended for those who have wider improv experience and are committed to working with a team. This workshop series explores more advanced scene work, as well as more challenging improv games. In addition to the final showcase, improvisers may be invited to perform at one or more local venues with more experienced players (eg. Theatresports)
Kathy Greenwood (Who’s Line and Second City) and Ed Sahely (Second City) join Gary Pearson at The Moonshine Cafe 2017[/captio