Welcome to Only the Human!
Alright. You’ve heard the spiel. You know improvisation is a great way to get loose, light, and rediscover play. You’re ready to dip your toe in the water and try something that scares you (just a bit).
❋ Ready to jump right in?
Just hit the button below to register for your free taster class… but if you need a little more convincing, keep reading!
Connection, courage, and a bit of chaos
A no-pressure, fun-filled way to experience improvisation. In under 90 minutes, we’ll show you the joy on the other side of nerves, the connection and creativity that comes from feeling safe (even with strangers), and help you find that part of your brain that’s a bit feral and wild.
We’ll start with some simple connection exercises before moving on to games and activities which help you actively practice courage and creativity. No theory and minimal waffle, just lots of laughter and insight.
All tasters are delivered by our experienced faculty.
On the day, you may be asked to appear in photos that we'll use for marketing purposes, but only with your consent. You're welcome to opt-out of appearing in photos; let your facilitator know when the question pops up.
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Rediscover Play
Expand your comfort zone, build confidence, and connect with others in a low-stakes, high-fun environment. Expect games and exercises designed to get you moving, thinking, and connecting at the top of your intelligence. You’ll be on your feet and connecting with a group of wildly clever, diverse players. Rediscover Play is designed for those completely new to improvisation.
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Make a Scene
You’ve got a solid grasp on the basics. It’s time to let go of control, step into your stretch zone, and let delight lead the way. Put all your improv skills to work at once as you device skits, scripts and stories in real-time. We’ll move from games to scene so you can test your skills without scaffolds, with coaching and support to help you refine the craft. Make a Scene is designed for improvisers who have taken Rediscover Play.
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Scenius
Discover new ways of playing by tapping into the wisdom of the room. We’ll boil improvisation down to the basics, listening and reacting, and explore how they can help us come up with ideas collectively. We’ll work with longer scenes and performance pieces so you explore how collective creativity works. Scenius is designed for players who have taken Make a Scene.
What’s it like learning improv with OTH?
You’ll leave with…
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A Cheshire-cat grin
The kind that happens when you forget to overthink and remember how fun it is to play.
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A lighter kind of confidence
Not “performing confidence.” Real confidence that comes from trusting yourself in the moment.
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Some new wild-human connections
You’ll walk in with strangers and walk out feeling surprisingly connected.
FAQs
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At the start of a two-hour class, we normally begin with some simple, easy warm-up exercises before moving to improv exercises around a key theme like connection, listening, or spontaneity. We have a short debrief after each exercise and take a break halfway through class.
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Our teachers come from all walks of life, but all have either degree-level training in the creative industries or have studied improvisation intensively in the United States. We work off a training and mentorship model, so new teachers (if they have not taught elsewhere) are supported for several terms before teaching independently. Learn more about our faculty here.
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Some of the greatest transformations we see are with introverted people. Getting over the initial confidence bump can be more challenging, but we find that highly structured games and exercises often provide introverts with an opportunity to shine. Improvisation isn’t about being extraverted all the time — it also requires listening, patience, and careful pattern recognition.
We also cap our paid courses at 16 people. We find 12-16 people ideal for both creating connection and providing opportunities for breaks and smaller group work.
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Lots of people come to improvisation after having attended a public speaking course. Improvisation is particularly helpful for those off the cuff situations where you need to speak fluently and confidently without a script. Think meetings, interviews, and presentations.
However, if you’re looking to develop a tightly refined story or pitch then improvisation is best considered a supplementary part of your toolkit. There are lots of places that do this training well, and our personal favourites are Barefaced Stories and the Centre for Stories.
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You’re being asked to be playful, support growth for yourself & your classmates, and respect boundaries. We also ask that you make people feel welcome, respected, and included. Improvisation is a practice founded on creative self-expression, discrimination or harassment will not be tolerated. More details on all of this is available in our Conditions of Participation.
Still have questions?
Reach out and we will fill in the gaps.
Free Taster
A no-pressure, fun-filled way to experience improvisation. Smiles and laughs guaranteed.