Online Improv Elective: Group games and group mind

Level: experienced

The Nursery/Maydays longform electives are classes on specific aspects of longform improvisation Some of these classes focus on skills and some on forms, some on narrative ideas and some on Chicago-style longform. In these classes, students will have the opportunity to play sidecoached longform sets with particular focuses and feedback from the teacher.

Most improv is a group activity. Though our greatest moments may seem individual, they often come from the genius of what the group has created. But how do we lose ourselves in a group without losing our individuality? How can a group create new and interesting games in the absence of pre decided patterns? And how do we do all of this online?

Starting with some classic groups games and exercises, then applying those principles to organic group work, this class will help you to balance your contribution to the group with close observation of what is already happening to create something that is truly original without ever trying to be so.

Class includes:

Noticing and losing yourself in a simple group activity

Adding tiny bits to the game to create something original and fresh

Taking scene inspiration from group games and vice versa

This experienced elective runs Saturday 14th November, 4 – 6.30pm GMT

Experienced (18 months+) A class for skillful players, especially those who have finished improv training programmes at their school and are looking to widen their horizons. These classes will make the assumption that you are comfortable performing longform improvisation and will push you.

NB: Our electives frequently sell out, but do not despair if this class has. You have not missed your shot. If enough people join the waiting list, we are often able to put the same class on a few days after or in parallel. So if you were excited, join up and we will be in touch.