Longform Weekends
Learn a new form or dive deeper into one you already know and love. This is a workshop for experienced improvisers who are looking to take their longform knowledge to the next level. Students will come together to immerse themselves in a single forma...
Price: 150
Location: Chicago
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Class Overview
Learn a new form or dive deeper into one you already know and love. This is a workshop for experienced improvisers who are looking to take their longform knowledge to the next level. Students will come together to immerse themselves in a single format.
The Session is a freeform, non-linear style of long-form improv built on “reckless agreement” and “fearless contribution.” Developed by Micah Philbrook in 2014, The Session draws inspiration from music jam sessions, where artists, often unfamiliar with one another, come together through a shared language of their craft to create something dynamic and unplanned.
The Session with Micah Philbrook
Learn The Session, a unique freeform, non-linear style of long-form improv. In this workshop, participants will dive into the principles of “reckless agreement” and “fearless contribution,” discovering how to build a dynamic, seamless longform piece without a predetermined structure. While focused on learning the ins and outs of The Session, the skills gained—bold choices, unapologetic support, and turning every move into a gift—will elevate your improv as a whole. This workshop is perfect for improvisers looking to embrace boldness, deepen collaboration, and experience the freedom of truly trusting the moment.
Micah Philbrook is an improvisor, actor, writer, director, producer, and teacher based in Chicago, IL. For almost a quarter century, he has performed, directed, and taught improvisation, sketch comedy, and writing all over the world. Micah was a founding member of multiple award-winning sketch and improv companies. He currently teaches at the Second City Training Center in Chicago and has been a faculty member since 2008.