CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

THURSDAYS
Apr 3 – May 29
630p – 830p
$250 PWYC (pay what you can)

Intro to Longform Improv
(8 weeks)

Learn the cornerstones of longform improv: grounded, authentic two-person scenes that exist inside of an emotionally-sound base reality. In this course, students will learn how to find the who, what, and where of a scene (a base reality) and sustain authentic relationships to characters and environment. In short, students will learn how to make things true and play them real. We will also be introducing classic scene edits and fun support work within a larger ensemble. All experience levels are welcome.
Led by instructor  Rachel Michaela.

Prerequisite:
None

Capacity: 16 students max (8 students min)
Cost: $250 PWYC (pay what you can) 

LOCATION: Story Quest Studios:
304 Washington ST. SE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87108

WEDNESDAYS
Apr 2 – May 21
630p – 830p
$250 PWYC (pay what you can)

Pulling Premise
(8 weeks)

This class focuses on using tools like monologues to craft premise-driven scenes — the building blocks of a solid longform set. You’ll strengthen your skills in starting scenes with clear ideas that set the tone, while reinforcing the essentials of building a grounded setup (aka a base reality with a where, who, what) and honest authentic emotional responses. We’ll practice revisiting and expanding scenes with multiple beats by exploring and heightening. 
Led by instructor  Rachel Michaela.

Prerequisite:
Level 1: Intro to Longform or prior improv experience.

Capacity: 16 students max (8 students min)
Cost: $250 PWYC (pay what you can)

Location: The Spirit Stage at B Ruppe:
807 4th Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87102

SATURDAYS
Apr 5 – May 24
1p – 3p
$250 PWYC (pay what you can)

The Game of the Scene
(8 weeks)

In this class, students will learn how to spot
the unusual thing in a scene, communicate it to fellow improvisers in real time, and then revisit
it in multiple beats within a base reality
(where, who, what). Students will learn how to frame and justify, explore and heighten.
This ensemble will learn advanced edits
and scene mapping to create a compelling longform set. This class is the next step
from improvising just a series of seemingly unrelated scenes into a cohesive and fulfilling longform set worthy of an audience.

Prerequisite: 
Pulling Premise or equivalent improv experience.
Email [email protected] for
registration approval. 

Led by instructor  Rachel Michaela.

Capacity: 16 students max (8 students min)
Cost: $250 PWYC (pay what you can)

Location: The Spirit Stage at B Ruppe:
807 4th Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87102