Paper Street Theatre
Improv Classes
Paper Street Theatre Improv Classes!
Once again, we are excited to offer IN-PERSON classes. We offer 4 levels of classes to take you from complete beginner to long-form improviser. Before registering for a class, we do ask everyone to please read our COVID-19 Safety Protocol.
Other than that, let's play on!
See below for class options!
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, Jan 5th - Sun Jan 26th
from 10am-11:30am
-OR-Mon, Jan 6th - Jan 27th
from 6pm-7:30pm
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, Jan 5th - Feb 9th
from 12pm-1:50pm
Instructor: Dave Morris
$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, Jan 5th - Feb 9th
from 2pm-4pm
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:
- T.B.A.
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
Discover the Story!
Bedtime memories of pirates or dragons, blockbuster scenes of fighting or romance, family moments of history and togetherness; The stories we never forget are the ones that define us the most. Join Paper Street Theatre's Chaz Booty in a fun fast paced workshop all around discovering the story within your improvised scenes. This workshop will enhance your listening, increase your awareness, and give you the tools to create moments worth remembering.
Next Class:
- Sunday, December 15th, 2024
from 12pm-4pm
Instructor: Dave Morris
$60 (+GST)
@ Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry (634 Humboldt 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:
- Saturday, December 14th 2024
from 12pm-4pm
Instructor: Dave Morris
$125 (+GST)
@ Intrepid Theatre (1609 Blanshard St)
To register send an email to: contact@paperstreettheatre.ca
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 not only featured at the 2022 UNO Festival, but had a completely sold out run at the 2024 Victoria Fringe Festival, and won two Pick of the Fringe Awards: Favourite Storytelling Show and Favourite Solo Show.
Next Class:
- T.B.D.
Instructor: Dave Morris
$125 (+GST)
@ Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry (634 Humboldt St.)