In this workshop, students will learn tools to creating interesting, real and funny (duh) characters for improv and sketch comedy scenes.
This class is 3 hours long.
Prerequisite:
Must have some improv experience
Class Date:
Friday, August 23rd
Class Times:
6pm – 9pm
Class Cost:
$45 (3 hours of instruction)
Class Location:
Impact Hub in Kakaako
1050 Queen St suite 100, Honolulu, HI 96814 (across from Whole Foods)
Parking:
Metered, street, parking at a nearby free structure is at your own risk
Instructor:
Zach Olsen
*instructor is subject to change without notice
About The Instructor:
Zach is an improvisor, writer, and musician from Orange County, California. He performs regularly at the UCB Theatre in LA, including the shows Better Movies w/ “Tommy Wiseau” and Nihongo Dake Presents: No Subtitles. He is a member of the improvised murder mystery team Murder Murder. He is also the co-host of the podcast Baywatch Watch on Campfire Media. His band The Taint recently played a mini-tour in Tokyo. Follow Zach on Instagram: @realzacholsen
All students should review the improvhi house rules before starting their classes.
This workshop will go over basics of sketch writing. Examples of sketches will be shown and discussed, and students will pitch their own ideas as well as brainstorm possible beats. If time permits, you may leave with a fully written sketch! Participants should come prepared with a notebook and pen/pencil, a laptop or tablet.
This class is 3 hours long.
Prerequisite:
No experience required
Class Date:
Friday August 23rd
Class Times:
6pm – 9pm
Class Cost:
$45 (3 hours of instruction)
Class Location:
Impact Hub in Kakaako
1050 Queen St suite 100, Honolulu, HI 96814 (across from Whole Foods)
Parking:
Metered, street, parking at a nearby free structure is at your own risk
Instructor:
Zach Olsen (Thursday, Aug 22)
Ann Maddox (Friday, Aug 23)
*instructor is subject to change without notice
All students should review the improvhi house rules before starting their classes.
In this workshop, we will go over different types of collaborative brainstorming as well as the steps that it takes to write a great comedy sketch. Along with these ideas we will also be talking about format and themes found within sketch comedy. Participants should come prepared with a notebook and pen/pencil, a laptop or tablet.
This class is 4 hours long.
Prerequisite:
Must have some experience in sketch writing
Class Date:
Saturday, August 24th
Class Times:
11am – 3pm
Class Cost:
$55 (4 hours of instruction)
Class Location:
Impact Hub in Kakaako
1050 Queen St suite 100, Honolulu, HI 96814 (across from Whole Foods)
Parking:
Metered, street, parking at a nearby free structure is at your own risk
Instructor:
Zach Olsen
*instructor is subject to change without notice
About The Instructor:
Zach is an improvisor, writer, and musician from Orange County, California. He performs regularly at the UCB Theatre in LA, including the shows Better Movies w/ “Tommy Wiseau” and Nihongo Dake Presents: No Subtitles. He is a member of the improvised murder mystery team Murder Murder. He is also the co-host of the podcast Baywatch Watch on Campfire Media. His band The Taint recently played a mini-tour in Tokyo. Follow Zach on Instagram: @realzacholsen
All students should review the improvhi house rules before starting their classes.