Improv Acting Class - Foundations 4:Group Mind

In this 8 week Group Mind class you will explore how to improvise group scenes successfully for the stage.

Group Mind will hone your ability to work as a group and create scenes with multiple performers, as well as how to incorporate them into long form improvisation. Group Mind is the fourth class in Big Fork’s Improv Foundations program.

Specific skills and topics covered:

• Developing group mind
• Sharing focus in a group scene
• Creating characters to support the group
• Types of group scenes and games
• Heightened listening
• Intermediate long form techniques

Successful completion of Foundations 3: Characters is required to take this class. Exemption may be granted to improvisers with previous experience under certain circumstances, please contact the training director at [email protected] to discuss.

This course meets for 8 sessions that are each 3 hours long.

Why take an improv class?

Improv is for everyone. It doesn't matter how experienced or inexperienced you are as a performer Big Fork Theatre's classes are designed to benefit everyone. Our classes focus on developing your listening skills, stage confidence and team work.

Big Fork Theatre's improvisational classes are beneficial for actors and comedians looking to add a new skill set to their performing repertoire. Improv is becoming increasingly desired when casting and can help performers adjust to any situation whether it be during an audition or in the rehearsal room.

Improvisation is an excellent way to improve your communication skills and confidence when speaking in public.

About Big Fork Theatre

Big Fork Theatre is dedicated to long form improvisation in the Chicago and New York style, as made famous by Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Mike Myers. Big Fork primarily focuses on comedic improvisation.

Big Fork's teachers have many years experience both in teaching and performing, many of whom have traveled around the world to learn from some of the best improv teachers there are. Our teachers are committed to creating a fun and enriching environment to learn in and grow the Brisbane improvisational community.

Host or Publisher Big Fork Theatre