Long Form Improvisation

This class exclusively for training center graduates will delve into the world of long form improvisation teaching you the most commonly utilized and proven long form structures. Learn the elements of successful long form, actively explore how and why long form improvisation works and ultimately create your own long form structure.

$365/$335 early registration

Prerequisites: Acceptance into Conservatory 3 is required for entry into this program.

Long Form 1 TERM 3 2012

Long form starts with group mind. Establish your ensemble and begin with the fundamentals of long form improvisation. Explore the mind set of taking a single suggestion and turning it into to a cohesive show. From Montage to Jim Game to Goon River to La Ronde, students will learn and rehearse popular long forms born from the Chicago improv scene in the past 25 years.

There will be 2 evening performances on the studio stage.

Long Form 2 TERM 3 2012

Continuation of study from Long Form 1.

There will be 6 evening performances on the studio stage.

Prerequisite: Long Form 1

Long Form 3 TBA

One of the greatest challenges of long form is looking at the big picture of a form while still focusing on the individual scenes and moments. This final level pulls from forms such as the Harold, The Bat, Close Quarters, and The Movie to teach the fundamentals of structure. This level culminates in the creation of an original form inspired by the techniques and concepts explored in all three levels of the Long Form program.

There will be 6 evening performances on the studio stage.

Prerequisite: Long Form 1 & 2