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COMEDIC FOUNDATIONS FOR ACTORS
COMEDIC FOUNDATIONS FOR ACTORS
6 WEEK COURSE | 6 SESSIONS | 1 Session per week(3 hours)
Unleash your inner mischief-maker with our Comedic Foundations for Actors course! In this fun and dynamic class, led by a Mischief practitioner, you’ll discover the secrets of our signature comedic style. Using The Play That Goes Wrong as our guide, we’ll explore the art of clowning and learn how to incorporate these techniques, sharing with you how you can apply these principles not just to your performance but also your day to day life. Prepare for plenty of laughs and plenty of surprises!
IMPROVISATION FOR ACTORS – 2027
IMPROVISATION FOR ACTORS – 2027
An introduction into long form improvisation with a view to learning story structure and joke structure.
6 WEEK COURSE | 1 SESSION PER WEEK (3 hours)
Led by a Mischief Member, participants will learn story structure and joke structure through long-form improvisation. We will teach participants how to build stories using emotional and character connection, encouraging ways of creating comedy without the need to “be funny”.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for performers who are either currently working in, or about to enter, the performance industry.
HOW TO APPROACH COMEDIC TEXT
HOW TO APPROACH COMEDIC TEXT
Unleash your inner Mischief Maker and dive into the world of comedic text with Mischief!
Led by a Mischief Member, this course takes you through the Mischief method of working with comedic text. Each week, you’ll explore key comedic techniques. From understanding the classic clown archetypes (Auguste, Bizarre, Naive) to mastering status dynamics, using scenes from Peter Pan Goes Wrong to help illustrate the power of status shifts in comedy. Alongside these core concepts, you’ll explore the art of masking, audience interaction, and the importance of timing, learning how to facilitate comedic moments even when you’re not delivering the punchline.
Each week, we’ll explore a new area of study, equipping participants with a diverse set of skills to deepen their understanding of comedic text brought to life in a supportive, playful environment, where making mistakes is part of the fun. Ideal for actors and performers looking to develop their confidence and ability to interpret and perform comedic text.
This course is ideal for aspiring performers currently in, or soon to be entering, the performance industry.