Improvisation

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READ ABOUT OUR IMPROV COURSE IN THIS RECENT NEWSPAPER ARTICLE HERE: “Improv is Like Yoga for Life” by Etain McGuckian from the Irish Independent!

We are big believers in the benefits of improvisation and include a glimpse of improvisation as part of all of our performance courses. The course options below are entirely focused on various forms of improvisation. SEE FULL COURSE DETAILS BY SCROLLING DOWN:

6-week “Welcome to Improvisation” for beginners! Thursdays Starting March 6th, 2025

8-week “Improv Performance” – Next option late spring 2025 –

We have an (CLICK LINK FOR INFO) Actor Training – Theatre Performance Creation course reserving now which is created with improvisation!

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Current & Upcoming Options

Course #2511: Welcome to Improvisation - March 2025 - Reserving now!

This dynamic 6 week course covers the basics of improvisation including collaborative theatre games, status, character work, devising scripts, and a variety of other techniques.

We will practice voice and body work, and exercises that connect imagination to action and free the intuitive subconscious to increase creativity and moment-to-moment awareness.

It is suitable for beginners or for those with some experience who wish to bring more spontaneity into their work. Above all, this course is great fun! All levels welcome!

When: Thursdays 7:00-9:00pm, March 6th-Aprl 10th, 2025
Where: Flying Turtle Productions, 27 Pearse Street, 2nd floor Acting Studio, Dublin D02K037
Instructor: Lisa Walsh
Fees: €200 due in full within 3 days of reservation, no refund/credit/transfer for missed classes for any reason. Refund/credit/transfer only if Flying Turtle cancellation.

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Course #: Improv Performance Course (8-weeks) - Live Theatre Performance. NEXT OPTION 2025 TBD

This is an in-depth 8 week improvisation course in which you will learn how to create characters and scenes spontaneously while having fun! Content includes collaborative theatre games, physicality and character work, devising scripts, and a variety of other techniques. It requires a commitment to attend all classes and the production schedule below.

This class is suitable for those who have completed the ‘Welcome to Improvisation’ 4 week course or who have previous improvisation experience either in class or on stage. We will practice voice & body work as well as exercises that connect imagination to action and free the intuitive subconscious to increase creativity and moment-to-moment awareness.

In the final week, the class will perform an improvised show in a Dublin theatre venue, open to the public.
Commitment to the final performance and a rehearsal on the afternoon of the performance is essential for this course.

When: Next option being finalized for late 2024
Where: Class: Top Floor Studio, Flying Turtle Productions, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin D02K037. PERFORMANCE at The New Theatre, Temple Bar
Instructor: TBD
Fees: €320, Non-refundable deposit of €120 due within 3-days of reservation. (Refundable only if Flying Turtle cancels). Remaining balance due two weeks prior to start of course..

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Testimonials

“This class was one of the highlights of my week! I looked forward to a couple of hours of leaving the real world, being silly, laughing, feeling comfortable being uncomfortable. Absolutely loved it and would do it again any time!” – Antonia Caraveteanu, Dublin

About Ashley’s classes: “I don’t think I could even come close to expressing the many ways in which this class has helped me. I have always been a very shy person and this class allowed me to step away from that shyness, take myself less seriously and most importantly, have fun! Ashley created a safe, inviting and exciting space for everybody and I can’t thank her enough. I will recommend this class to anyone that will listen to me.” – Sadhbh Turner

“Ashley’s experience and energy gives you the permission to play, be silly and open your imagination and creativity. It is a space to step out of your comfort zone and have fun!” – Anna Ibars

“Thoroughly enjoyed this course, Ashley is an excellent tutor, knowledgeable, supportive and encouraging. Ashley created a safe space allowing for learning and fun. I highly recommend.” – Karl Tooher

Improvisation is such an essential practice we also include portions within our beginner level Drama Sampler Course and Adult Drama for Fun courses. As well as in more experienced Adult Scene Study, Advanced Adult Scene Study, and Advanced 6-Month Actor Training performance courses.

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