Cast & Conquer: Forming an Improv Group (Elective) - w/ TBC Improv UK

Overview

So you’ve caught the improv bug—and now you’re ready to build something of your own.

Cast & Conquer is a 4-week intermediate course designed to help improvisers take the leap from classmate to castmate. Whether you’re forming a brand-new indie team or want to strengthen an existing group, this course gives you the tools to create a sustainable, creative, and fun ensemble.

Through guided exercises, real-world advice, and focused feedback, you’ll explore what makes a group work—on stage and off—and learn how to set yourselves up for success. You can join this class with friends you want to make a group with, or solo to find those like-minded people you want make a group with - it's up to you!

Each class will include games and exercises to get us feeling loose and inspire fun, and then dive us into the topic of the day. Additionally, we suggest a notebook and pen for this course; we'll go through practical logistics of group formation and running.As always, you will be on your feet, active, trying and playing - laughs are guaranteed!

Pre-requisites:

• Intro to Improv (101) (or proof of equivalent) AND
• Intro to Shortform (102) OR Intro to Longform (103)
• Suggested also Intermediate Improv (201)
• Ages 16+

Class Contents

• Teambuilding
• Group creation logistics
• Choosing a format & focus
• How to run rehearsals
• Targeted feedback
• FUN!

What have our past students said about TBC classes?

" A part of me didn't want it to finish. It was such great experience and it really helped me to explore the different area of my brain."

" Really so grateful that I hopped in - the learning has been great and this has been some much needed joy, silliness and connection with new pals."

"I have never felt safer to express myself, and every workshop, every class, has built my confidence to show up unapologetically."

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Logistics:

Please arrive 5-10 minutes early - we will start on time.

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes as we will stand and be active.

We suggest you bring your own (reusable) water bottle.

Our TBC Course Structure Explained:

Our courses and classes have 2 defining numbers. The first number defines the level.

100 series - Introductory

200 series - Intermediate

300 series - Advanced

400 series - Specialised

Un-numbered - Electives

The 01, 02, 03 etc. defines the type of class.

101 Intro to Improv (building blocks) |102 Intro to Shortform |103 Intro to Longform

This class series is in our electives category, and is open to anyone studying above inrotductory.

Your teacher:

Gregor is a professional classically trained actor who has studied, taught and worked all over the UK. His performance range spans everything from Shakespeare's protagonists to "that background tree". He brings an inclusive and kind nature to teaching and you will leave every class with an a-ha moment!

Class Dates and Times:

Wednesday evenings 6:30pm-9:00pm

• Apr 15, 22, 29
• May 6

Prices:

£85 early bird /£100

Use code: "Earlybird" at checkout up to 25 Mar