Paper Street Theatre
Improv Classes
Paper Street Theatre's improv classes have been running in Victoria since 2009. We offer 4 different levels to take you from complete beginner to long-form improviser with our top-notch instructors including our artistic director Dave Morris (watch his TEDx Talk). If you've always wanted to try improv, or if you've done classes before, Paper Street Theatre has something for you.
"Dave and Chaz were both amazing! Both were supportive, funny, and great at giving constructive feedback. I was anxious in signing up for the class but now it’s my favourite part of the week! Thanks for making a great class"
Never stop playing!
See below for class options including some additional specialty classes!
In-Person Classes
Level 1
A 4-week introduction to improvisation. If you've ever wanted to be quick on your feet, or just felt curious about improvisation then Dave Morris' Level 1 improv class is for you. This is a fun and safe introduction to improvisation.
Next Classes:
- Sun, Oct 19th - Nov 9th
from 10am-11:30am
Instructor: Dave Morris
$130 (+GST)
@ Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry (634 Humboldt St.)
To register send an email to: contact@paperstreettheatre.ca
Level 2
Do you know the fundamentals of improvisation and want to learn more? Do you want to learn to do scenework? Learn about storytelling? Do you want to be an improviser? If so, then Paper Street Theatre's Level 2 improv class is for you.
Next Classes:
- Sun, Nov 2nd - Dec 7th
from 12pm-1:50pm
Instructors:
Chaz Booty
$180 (+GST)
@ Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry (634 Humboldt St.)
To register send an email to: contact@paperstreettheatre.ca
Level 3
Level 3 is for the more experienced improviser. This class focuses on advanced scenework techniques, status, patterns and game finding, and more!
Next Classes:
- Sun, Nov 2nd - Dec 7th
from 2:15pm-4:15pm
Instructor: Dave Morris
$225 (+GST)
@ Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry (634 Humboldt St.)
To register send an email to: contact@paperstreettheatre.ca
Level 4
Level 4 is the beginning of our advanced improv class. This class focuses on long-form improvisation techniques. Telling stories over multiple beats, finding games within formats, and so much more...
Next Classes:
- Mon, Nov 3rd - Dec 8th
from 6pm-7:50pm
(optional Performance Dec 8th, 8pm)
Instructor: Dave Morris
$225 (+GST)
@ Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry (634 Humboldt St.)
To register send an email to: contact@paperstreettheatre.ca
Other Classes
Storytelling Intensive
In this one-day intensive Dave Morris will share with you decades worth of storytelling tips and tricks. We will be using some improv techniques throughout the workshop, but the focus is on honest personal storytelling. You'll leave the workshop with new tools that will help you bring your personal stories to the next level. This workshop will make you a better storyteller and, consequently, a better improviser.
Dave Morris' one-man improv storytelling shows have won multiple awards and he's been featured at festivals around the world including London, Amsterdam, Montreal, and more. His newest work, 52 Stories, was featured at the 2022 UNO Festival, had a completely sold out runs at the 2024 Victoria Fringe Festival, 2025 Winnipeg Fringe, and 2025 Edmonton Fringe. It received two 5-star reviews, and won two Pick of the Fringe Awards.
Next Class:
- Saturday, Dec 13th, 2025
from 11am-4pm
Instructor: Dave Morris
$125 (+GST)
@ Intrepid Theatre (1609 Blanshard St.)
Building your Solo Show
Imagine your very own solo show! What would it be like? How would you stage it? What would it be about? Do you already have an idea or are you looking for one?
In this 4-hour workshop, Dave Morris will teach you the techniques and approaches he uses to build a solo show. Whether you want to tell stories (like his recent fringe hit, 52 Stories) or improvise (like his former pick of the fringe shows, “Photobooth” or “Improv Club”), this workshop will give you some new tools for creating a show!
The goal of this workshop is to leave you with a process for building your own solo show by igniting your creative ideas. You may not end up with a fully completed show at the end, but you’ll have a structure (or multiple) some scene ideas, and the inspiration to keep on building!
Come make a show!
Next Classes:
- Sunday, Jan 4th 2026
from 11am-3pm
Instructor: Dave Morris
$125 (+GST)
@ Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry (634 Humboldt St.)
To register send an email to: contact@paperstreettheatre.ca
Online Story Circle
Story Circle is a chance for budding, or experienced storytellers to workshop and craft their personal stories. Led by storyteller and improviser Dave Morris, each week you’ll be guided through different exercises to help you recall, refresh, or refine your personal stories. The entire course is taught over Zoom and will be taught in English.
Next Class:
- Tuesdays, Jan 6th - Feb 10th, 2026
from 8:30pm-9:30pm
Instructor: Dave Morris
$65 (+GST)
@ Online (via Zoom!)