Self to Stage
Improvise more by improvising less; bring yourself to your improv. Eight Tuesday evenings from the 25th of February.
Improvise more by improvising less; bring yourself to your improv. Eight Tuesday evenings from the 25th of February.
Improvise more by improvising less; bring yourself to your improv. Eight Tuesday evenings from the 25th of February.
Early bird price available until the 22nd of February!
The Course
Improv guru Viola Spolin felt that the best characters were worn like a thin veil. In Self to Stage you’ll see just how thin the veil can be; exploring philosophies and tools for improvising in a way that feels easy and relaxed, like a conversation with a good friend. You’ll draw from the best source of interesting ideas - you! You’ll be focused on using scene work and coaching to explore how to be real and authentic on stage. Starting from the observation that “You are enough,” you’ll learn how to reach into yourself and pull out true stories and genuine opinions, and then use them as the basis for characters and scenes. You’ll see how being yourself works in the context of different scene types, so you can make conversations on stage feel fun, and bring nuance and a sense of credibility to more absurd moments. The term will culminate in a Showcase format that uses stories and conversations as a source of inspiration for scenes.
You will have graduated Intermediate Improv before undertaking this course. Our advanced courses are intended to be taken in any order, so we encourage students to learn with different teachers to find which styles and techniques work best for them.
Courses are capped at 16 participants to ensure that everyone gets plenty of time to play.
Only The Human places a high value on community, diversity and inclusion. We endeavour to create a safe space where people can explore comedy without fear of oppression or discrimination. Women, people of colour, non-binary genders, differently abled, and more are highly encouraged to take our courses. Learn more about diversity & inclusion at OTH. 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.
The Term
Date: Weekly every Tuesday from the 25th of February to the 15th of April. Your Student Showcase performance is on the 22nd of April.
Time: Classes run for 2 hours, from 6:00 - 8:00pm.
Place: Birak, Loftus Recreation Centre (99 Loftus St, Leederville)
Teacher: Jay Overington
The Questions
What can I expect to learn through the advanced courses?
The advanced curriculum is structured so that each senior teacher teaches a unique course that makes the most of their own strengths and experience.
Courses are intended for graduates of Make a Scene and experienced improvisers looking to deepen their knowledge and skills. Additional advanced courses allow players to explore improvised theatre in more depth. Ultimately, we encourage students to find what works for them by continually learning and experimenting.
A player who has completed several advanced courses will be equipped to tackle more advanced formats like ‘The Harold’, for example.
Do I need to come to every class?
Not necessarily. Life happens and we understand making all classes can be difficult. Usually, graduation from any course will require attending at least six out of the eight classes in a term.
What else do I need to graduate and will that hold me back?
You’re in the upper tiers now! Our advanced courses focus on particular skills and tools that enhance your improv fundamentals. Your teacher(s) will still be providing help and feedback throughout the term, but this is where you start to reflect on your own progress. Graduating is more about recommendation than advancement at this stage. Speak with your teacher in class about your progress and challenges.
Will the same course be available in the future?
Yes. At least one of our suite of advanced courses are offered each term with consideration to variety and teacher availability. However, you may only see the same advanced course once a year. If a course is sold out, the webpage should automatically offer you the option to join a wait-list to be notified when we’re offering the course again.
Do you offer any payment plans or scholarships?
If you’d like to register but cannot afford the up-front cost, our payment plan allows 50% to be paid up-front, 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 4 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 enable students who are struggling to take the course for half price. These scholarships are offered on a no questions asked basis - the discount code for this course is “HELPSTS”.