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, June 7th - June 28th
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:
- T.B.A.
Instructor: 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:
- 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
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, June 22nd - July 27th
from 6pm-7:45pm
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
Subtext
Much of theatre / movies / TV isn't about what is being said but what isn't being said. Doing this in improv when we are creating in the moment is a challenge. But bringing subtext to our scenes can elevate our scenes and shows into something magical. It requires deep listening, an understanding of how communication works, and a vulnerability of performance that can be difficult to capture.
This workshop will explore the idea that the words we say can be made secondary to the feelings and stories we share dancing in between those lines of dialogue. You'll create meaning on multiple levels, elevate your performances, and draw the audience more deeply into your scenes.
Next Class:
- Sunday, June 28th, 2025
from 1pm-4pm
Instructor: Vinny Francois
$60 (+GST)
@ PSII (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:
- T.B.A.
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, Mar 3rd - Apr 7th, 2026
from 8:30pm-9:30pm
Instructor: Dave Morris
$70 (+GST)
@ Online (via Zoom!)