This class will take the tools learned in our 101 Basics classes and apply them to comedic long form improv scenes. Students will dive deep into finding the “funny” of their scenes, building relationships, identifying patterns, heightening within the scene and group games. Students will also be introduced to several different long form openings to help generate ideas for their scenes.
At the end of the 201C session, students will have the opportunity to perform a showcase for invited guests.
All classes are 2 hours long. Students will learn the value of “yes, and”-ing, listening, agreement, support, and more in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
Prerequisite:
Must have completed 201A within 1 year
Class Dates:
Wednesdays – 4/3, 4/10, 4/17
Class Times:
7pm – 9pm
Class Location:
All classes will be held at Happiness U at SALT in Kakaako
691 Auahi Street Honolulu, HI 96813 – Second floor down the hall from Hungry Ear
Class Cost:
$75 (6 hours of instruction total)
Parking:
Metered street or paid structure
Instructor:
Kimee B.
See all improvhi class descriptions here.
All students should review the improvhi house rules before starting their classes.
This class will take the tools learned in our 101 Basics classes and apply them to comedic long form improv scenes. Students will dive deep into finding the “funny” of their scenes, building relationships, identifying patterns, heightening within the scene and group games. Students will also be introduced to several different long form openings to help generate ideas for their scenes.
At the end of the 201C session, students will have the opportunity to perform a showcase for invited guests.
All classes are 2 hours long. Students will learn the value of “yes, and”-ing, listening, agreement, support, and more in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
Prerequisite:
Must have completed 201A within 1 year
Class Dates:
Tuesdays – 6/18, 6/25, 7/2
Class Times:
7pm – 9pm
Class Location:
All classes will be held at Happiness U at SALT in Kakaako
691 Auahi Street Honolulu, HI 96813 – Second floor down the hall from Hungry Ear
Class Cost:
$75 (6 hours of instruction total)
Parking:
Metered street or paid structure
Instructor:
TBD
See all improvhi class descriptions here.
All students should review the improvhi house rules before starting their classes.
This class will take the tools learned in our 101 Basics classes and apply them to comedic long form improv scenes. Students will dive deep into finding the “funny” of their scenes, building relationships, identifying patterns, heightening within the scene and group games. Students will also be introduced to several different long form openings to help generate ideas for their scenes.
At the end of the 201C session, students will have the opportunity to perform a showcase for invited guests.
All classes are 2 hours long. Students will learn the value of “yes, and”-ing, listening, agreement, support, and more in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
Prerequisite:
Must have completed 201A within 1 year
Class Dates:
Wednesdays – 7/10, 7/17, 7/24
Class Times:
7pm – 9pm
Class Location:
All classes will be held at the Impact Hub in Kakaako
1050 Queen St suite 100, Honolulu, HI 96814 (across from Whole Foods)
Class Cost:
$75 (6 hours of instruction total)
Parking:
Metered, street or paid structure
Instructor:
Jose V.
See all improvhi class descriptions here.
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:
Thursday August 22nd
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, 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.
This class will take the tools learned in our 101 Basics classes and apply them to comedic long form improv scenes. Students will dive deep into finding the “funny” of their scenes, building relationships, identifying patterns, heightening within the scene and group games. Students will also be introduced to several different long form openings to help generate ideas for their scenes.
At the end of the 201C session, students will have the opportunity to perform a showcase for invited guests.
All classes are 3 hours long. Students will learn the value of “yes, and”-ing, listening, agreement, support, and more in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
Because intensive sessions only 2 weeks long, there are no make up classes available. Students must participate in both weeks to move onto the next level.
Prerequisite:
Must have completed 201A within 1 year
Class Dates:
Wednesdays – 12/04 and 12/11
Class Times:
6pm – 9pm
Class Location:
All classes will be held at Happiness U at SALT in Kakaako
675 Auahi St, Suite E3-205 Honolulu, HI 96813 – Second floor down the hall from Hungry Ear
Class Cost:
$75 (6 hours of instruction total)
Parking:
Metered, street or paid structure
Instructor:
Yosh S.
*instructors subject to change without notice
See all improvhi class descriptions here.
All students should review the improvhi house rules before starting their classes.