Storytelling Boot Camp with Carly Ann Filbin
Saturday, June 4th, 2022 Sunday, June 5th, 2022
Advanced Forms: The Pretty Flower (with Noah Telson)
May 2022
Game of the Scene
In this course, we introduce students to the concept of ‘the Game of the Scene’, a funny pattern that is explored and heightened to maximum effect. A core part of the North American approach to improv, Game is a pillar of our philosophy of comedic improv. Students will learn to build solid scene platforms, identify funny ideas that can be turned into patterns, heighten and explore those patterns, and get a solid foundation in core comedic improv. We emphasize a…
Find out more »NARRATIVE 1: Turning an Idea into a Story (in partnership with StoryKiez)
The CCB Training School in partnership with StoryKiez: NARRATIVE 1: Turning an Idea into a Story (Movie, TV show, graphic novel, etc.) So you have an idea? A concept? Maybe just an interesting character? But how do you turn that into a dynamic, compelling narrative? In this course, for both new and experienced writers, we show you how to turn the kernel of an idea into a story that expresses your unique vision but in a way that connects with…
Find out more »Intro to Improv
The perfect course for those who have never improvised before, or for folks with improv experience who would like to get a foundation in North American long form. Over 8 classes, we’ll teach you all you need to know to get solid footing in comedic improv. You’ll learn the basic skills every performer needs to get up on stage and make magic happen. We focus on making positive choices, smart scene work, group support and we explore the kernels of…
Find out more »Intro to Improv
The perfect course for those who have never improvised before, or for folks with improv experience who would like to get a foundation in North American long form. Over 8 classes, we’ll teach you all you need to know to get solid footing in comedic improv. You’ll learn the basic skills every performer needs to get up on stage and make magic happen. We focus on making positive choices, smart scene work, group support and we explore the kernels of…
Find out more »Advanced Forms: The Deconstruction (with Trevor Silverstein)
Do you enjoy the balance of grounded, truthful improv with game-based absurdity? Are you interested in further exploring how these approaches can be performed together? The Deconstruction is a show format entirely inspired by one recurring relationship-based scene. Every detail, idea and reference contained in that slice-of-life is mined to create a tapestry of themes, absurdities and chaos In this 4-week intensive course, you will learn a highly structured version of The Deconstruction. But emphasis will also be placed on…
Find out more »Truth of the Scene
This course focuses on grounding your improv in something realistic and emotionally tangible. We explore how characters, worlds and scenes unfold when we focus on relationships and the “who”. Together with Game, Truth of the Scene is a pillar of our philosophy of comedic improv. You’ll learn how to put yourself in the mindset of discovery by listening and staying honest and truthful. You’ll discover how playing grounded, relatable characters can provide rich, fulfilling and hilarious scenes. Get ready to…
Find out more »The Harold
The Harold is one of the foundational forms in North American improv, and is performed and taught by most major improv theaters across the Atlantic. It is a 25-minute form consisting of multiple stories revisited and heightened over the course of many scenes and is a fun way to highlight both the pattern of a funny idea and emotional truth. In this course, we build upon the foundation set in Level 2 and hone student’s skill set in preparation for…
Find out more »June 2022
Storytelling Boot Camp with Carly Ann Filbin
Take your personal experiences and turn them into an entertaining, engaging, and funny performance! In this workshop, we'll explore speed drills, memory mining, and the basic elements of storytelling and solo performance. Whether you want to produce your own solo show, add more narrative elements to your stand-up, or simply get better at telling a good story or public speaking - this workshop will teach you how to turn ANYTHING THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED TO YOU into brilliant works of…
Find out more »Advanced Forms: The Pretty Flower (with Noah Telson)
The Pretty Flower, also known as a Spokane (among many other names), is a longform that is centered on a slow, grounded Monoscene but includes fast-paced edits to explore funny ideas introduced in the central scene. Like a flower with petals or a wheel with spokes (get it?). It is an incredibly fun form that allows for a satisfying balance of slow-paced, honest improv and fast-paced, silly tag runs and you'll learn all about it in this 4-week intensive course!…
Find out more »Intro to Musical Improv
Our intro course for improvisers interested in creating an improvised musical. Over 6 weeks, students will be guided through a comprehensive program focused on musical theatre genres, creating narratives, and song structures using melodies, rhyme and rap. Students will gain confidence making up full songs, and begin to understand how to implement them into scenes and stories. Please read our health & safety requirements below! Student Show: Thursday, June 30, 2022 Please note this course skips May 29, 2022 PREREQUISITES: Level…
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