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:
- T.B.A.
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.
Instructors:
Sunday: Chaz Booty
Monday: 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:
- 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:
- 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
Beginner Improv Intensive
A one-day, four-hour workshop exploring the basics of improvisation.
If you’ve ever wanted to be quick on your feet, or felt curious about improvisation, or if you just wanted to improve your public speaking skills, then this workshop is for you. An intense and involved introduction to all that is improvisation!
Next Class:
- Sunday, June 15th, 2025
from 12pm-4pm
Instructor: Dave Morris
$65 (+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:
- Sunday, June 22nd 2025
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
Long-Form Intensive
Long-form improv isn’t just about good scene work —it’s about how we connect scenes together, how we reincorporate themes and ideas, and of course, how we tell stories over a longer period of time.
Join Chaz Booty for a Long-Form Intensive that explores three distinct and rewarding formats. The One Act Tag — perfect for rich character work and storytelling. The Lotus — a beautifully structured form for exploring theme and resonance. And The Armando Diaz Experience — a classic framework for weaving personal storytelling into ensemble play.
This workshop will stretch your narrative muscles, deepen your ensemble awareness, and sharpen your sense of structure. You’ll come away with new techniques for editing, storytelling, transitioning—and a stronger understanding of how to build long-form that feels both grounded and unforgettable.
Next Class:
- Sunday, June 29th, 2025
from 12pm-4pm
Instructor: Chaz Booty
$65 (+GST)
@ Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry (634 Humboldt St.)