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Improv Comedy at The Pagoda

Join us for some live improv comedy EVERY month at the Pagoda!

Featuring some of Hawaii’s TOP improv comedy players and special guests!

Cost: $15 online or $20 at the door
(tickets include a $5 drink token and validated parking at the Ross building off of Keaumoku)

Yummy food and drink will be available for purchase.

SEE YOU THERE!

Musical Improv 101

In this three week course, students will learn to build a musical improv comedy show through scene building, song structure, character work and movement. At the end of the class, students will have the opportunity to perform in a musical showcase on Monday, Oct. 14th.

Prerequisite: Students must have completed 201A or have similar improv experience 

Class Dates:

Thursdays – 9/26, 10/3, 10/10

Class Cost:

$175 (9 hours of instruction total)

Class Times:

6pm – 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)

Parking:

Metered, street or paid garage

Instructor:

Kimee B.
*instructors subject to change without notice

All students should review the improvhi house rules before starting their classes.

Improv Comedy 301B (Must Have Completed 301A)

In this class, students will focus on heightening, patterns, third beats and group games to put together a “Harold” showcase at the end of 301c.

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 301A

Class Dates:

Tuesdays 9/3, 9/10, 9/17

Class Times:

7pm – 9pm

Class Cost:

$75 (6 hours of instruction total)

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

Parking:

Metered, street or paid structure

Instructor:

Kimee B.
*instructor is subject to change without notice

See all improvhi class descriptions here.

All students should review the improvhi house rules before starting their classes.

The Writers Room (for int/adv level sketch comedy writers)

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.

Improv Comedy 301A (Must Have Completed 201A-C)

In this class, students will focus on heightening, patterns, third beats and group games to put together a “Harold” showcase at the end of 301c.

Prerequisite: Must have completed Improvhi Level 201c within 1 year.

All classes are 2 hours long. Students will learn the value of “yes, and”-ing, listening, agreement, support, and more in a safe, non judgmental environment.

Class Dates:

Thursdays: 3/28, 4/4, 4/11

Class Times:

7pm – 9pm

Class Cost:

$75 (6 hours of instruction total)

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

Parking:

Metered street or paid structure

Instructor:

Kim B.

See all improvhi class descriptions here