Workshops

Theatre Santa Fe is pleased to post these classes and workshops for our theatre community and all interested people.

Presented by Santa Fe Improv

LEVEL 1: INTRO TO LONGFORM IMPROV - STARTS JUNE 13
Saturdays, June 13 - August 1
Class Time: 2 - 4pm
8 consecutive weeks
Instructor: Eric Weiss

The heart of long form improvisation is the two-person scene. This class is centered on grounded, authentic two-person scene work. We focus on two main elements: establishing a base reality (the who, what, and where) and the emotional reality of the scene (what is the character’s relationship to themselves and to the environment around them?) We also touch on how to edit a scene and do support work through walk-ons and tag outs. Improvisers learn how to become comfortable playing themselves on stage and draw inspiration from their real-life experiences. No prerequisites or experience necessary. Adults only.

LEVEL 3: THE GAME OF THE SCENE- STARTS JUNE 14
Sundays: June 14- August 2
Time: 3:30-5:350 PM
8 consecutive weeks
Instructor: Nick Hubley

You've done a great first scene. Now what? Can you bring the game from the first scene into a second scene? This class teaches you how to identify that game and sustain it in a second beat. We reinforce the importance of building a strong base reality (where, who, what) and teach you how to spot the first unusual thing. From there you work on framing, justifying, exploring, and heightening. We explore the use of the time dash and analogous scene as a way to jumpstart second beats. This class bridges the gap between doing one-off scenes in a classroom and moves you towards sustained longform sets in performance settings. Prerequisite: Level 2 or instructor approval. Adults only.

LEVEL 4: THE HAROLD PART 1- STARTS JUNE 14
Sundays June 14 - August 2
Class Time: 1-3pm
8 consecutive weeks
Instructor: James Howat

The Harold is the hardest longform set to play, but it’s also the most rewarding. Every skill required to be a great longform improviser is built into the Harold. We will cover it all in this class: opening games, group games, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd beats. You'll learn premise-based initiations. You'll learn how to create strong base realities so that you can return to them in your later beats. You will find yourself making justifications, callbacks, and connections. You will learn to be a better improviser. Prerequisite: Level 3 (The Game of the Scene) at Santa Fe Improv or instructor approval. Adults only.

LEVEL 5: THE HAROLD, PART 2- STARTS JUNE 13
Saturdays, June 13 - August 1
Time: 2-4 pm
8 consecutive weeks
Instructor: Kristin Larsen

This class will revisit basic knowledge of the Harold form. From there different iterations of the Harold form will be taught: Genre Harold, French Harold, Silent Harold, Harold Goes To Hollywood, et cetera. This is the beginning of the road to 100 Harolds. Do 100 Harolds, become a certified master. Prerequisite Harold Part 1 (Level 4). Adults only.