2026 Early Summer - Intermediate & Advanced Workshop
Tue, May 5, 2026 @ 7:00 PM PDT
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• Multiple prices
Description
WHEN: 8 Tuesdays, 7-9:30 pm, from May 5th
SHOW:There will be a showcase for students in mid-June
COST: from $220, payment plans available
AGES: Suitable for ages 15+ SIZE: No more than 12 students per class OPEN TO: Only those who've completed our Foundations level class or an equivalent intro class at another improv school PREREQUISITES: Please read and agree to our studio policies prior to registration
Our Intermediate & Advanced Workshop focuses on developing and then refining core improvisation skills directly and organically. We'll learn to use key skills from the worlds of acting, comedy, psychology, and even meditation to help deepen your awareness WHILE you're improvising.
Our curriculum will focus on these kinds of intermediate improv skills:
Discovering/Leaning into relationships during scene work
Learning and developing story awareness
Allowing & discovering versus forcing ideas or comedy
Learning the difference between Primary & Secondary characters
Stagecraft and the basics of stage directions
When and why to use various types of edits
Developing compelling characters
When to enter, exit, and edit scenes
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR: David Koff is the Founder of Change Through Play and has been a professional actor and improviser for 30 years. He's used improvisation to help train actors, business leaders, educators, and recovering addicts.
RAMP: We've got ADA ramps for access into all buildings.
TRI-MET: The 54 Bus stops 100 yards from our front door.
MUST READS: By purchasing a class, series, or workshop, students state that they have read and agree toour studio policies regarding pricing, community, health, and use of photographs & videos.