Make a Scene

Early bird prices for this term are available until the 22nd of February.

The Course

You’ve got a solid grasp on the basics. It’s time to let go of control, step into your stretch zone, and find the joy and delight that comes from working with others. Make a Scene is designed for those demonstrating the fundamentals of improvisation and more experienced players looking to reconnect with joy and discovery.

This course uses the two-person scene from improvised theatre to teach you how to:
🫰 Find joy and excitement by focusing on the present moment.
🫰 Deeply listen to others to discover inspiration.
🫰 Create a two-person scene, the essential building block of improvised theatre.

Our courses are a cohort and term-based experience, so you’ll be part of a supportive and diverse group of people. Courses are offered over an eight week term, with two-hour classes held weekly on Tuesday evenings. The course culminates with an optional theatrical performance where you can show off your new skills in front of a live audience.

The Detail

Dates: Eight Tuesday evenings from the 25th of February to 15th of April, followed by a Student Showcase performance on the 22nd of April. The course runs a total of nine consecutive weeks.
Times: Classes run for 2 hours, from 6:00 - 8:00pm.
Place: Royal Park Hall (180 Charles St, West Perth)
Teachers: Ashleigh Blechynden & Jaleesa Maher
Cohort: Class size is strictly capped at 16 students

The Questions

What happens after the course finishes?

We recognise that many students want to commit to improvisation as a long-term practice. At the end of the course, your teacher may recommend that you repeat Make a Scene; this is to be expected if you are completing the course for the first time. Mastery takes time, and the course varies each term with different facilitators, so we encourage repetition to strengthen fundamental skills before moving forward.

For long-term improvisers — those that are comfortable with the fundamentals of Rediscover Play and Make a Scene — we have several advanced courses in rotation. Many of our advanced students have gone on to put on Fringe shows, deliver keynote speeches, or start their own improvisation business!

What is expected of me as a participant?

You’re being asked to be playful, support growth for yourself and your classmates, and respect boundaries. We also ask that you make people feel welcome, respected, and included. As Improvisation is a practice founded on creative self-expression, discrimination and harassment won’t be tolerated. More details on all of this is available in our Conditions of Participation.

We also expect you attend a minimum of six classes to perform in the Student Showcase, though we may make exceptions on a case-by-case basis.

I have inclusion and/or mental health considerations. Can I attend this course?

We strive to create a welcoming, trusting, and safe environment where marginalised folks can find joyful, creative self-expression. Historically our courses have been particularly popular with neurodivergent people, those with social anxiety, or those who speak English as a second language.

However, as our courses are delivered in a group coaching environment, we cannot provide one-on-one support. This means participants need to demonstrate a certain level of self-awareness and self-management. This means our courses may not be appropriate for people with an acute mental health condition, trauma, or complex inclusion needs. Improvisation can support our wellbeing, but it is not theraputic intervention. We cannot coach individual students through personal challenges and our teachers are not healthcare professionals.

If you’re unsure whether or not this course is for you, feel free to email us directly at inquiries@onlythehuman.com to discuss your needs.

Will the same course be available in the future?

Yes. We run our Make a Scene course four times a year.  Subsequent terms start on May 15th, July 29th & Oct 23rd and will be available for registration soon after this course begins. 

Do you offer any payment plans or scholarships?

If you’d like to enrol but cannot afford the up front cost, our payment plan allows 50% to be paid upfront, with the remaining balance due by week five of the term. These plans are offered on a no questions asked basis - just enter the code “PLAN” at checkout and the discount will be applied automatically. We will then email you in week four of the term to seek the remaining payment directly through bank transfer.

Each term we offer two partial scholarships (per course) to students who face marginalisation, discrimination or financial hardship. These scholarships discount the course cost by $150 and are offered on a no questions asked basis - the discount code for this course is “HELPSCENE” to be applied at checkout.