As the home of The Court Jesters, the improvisational masterminds behind Scared Scriptless we love to share the techniques of improvisation. All our classes are taught by Jesters and are geared towards introducing participants to the skills and joys of improvisation.
Email education@courttheatre.org.nz if you are interested in one of our Youth Improv Programmes.
"We were so lucky that we had The Court Theatre as a base. The best way to learn your craft is to do it. It totally formed me. I moved on from improv to stand up but it made me unafraid of what could happen on stage.""
New Zealand Comedian Cal Wilson
JUNIOR YOUTH IMPROV
An introduction to improvisation for younger students.
Improv theatre is a fun and spontaneous style of performance where participants learn games and skills that allow them to make up stories and scenes on the spot without a script working in collaboration with their fellow performers.
This programme is a great introduction to performance and learning the techniques and skills that allow you to create improvised scenes as a group.
Class for ages 12-15 years.
Friday 4pm - 5pm
$120 per Term
Term 2 2022
Friday 6 May - Monday 27 June (no class Matariki, a following Monday class to finish Term)
Showcase Tuesday 28 June TBC
Join the wait list by emailing: education@courttheatre.org.nz
SENIOR YOUTH IMPROV
Builds on the fundamental exercises and games to work towards creating improvised scene work and character. Great way to complement our Theatresports in Schools programme for students wanting some extra coaching. Exploring the techniques of improv that creates engaging storytelling and learning to develop the comedic nature of this theatre style.
Fast and funny this class will get you thinking on your feet whilst learning performance skills.
Class for ages 15 -18 years.
Friday 5pm - 6:30pm
$140 Per Term
Term 2 2022
Friday 6 May - Monday 27 June (no class Matariki, a following Monday class to finish Term)
Showcase Tuesday 28 June TBC
Join the wait list by emailing: education@courttheatre.org.nz