Improv Conservatory: Scene Work with Chris Apling

Schedule

Tue Aug 19 2025 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

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Location

Willow Creek Theatre Company | Iowa City, IA

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Dive into the fundamentals of what makes a great improv scene with this 6 week course taught by one of our professional improvisers!
About this Event

About the Class:

This 6 session course will provide students with a deep dive into the world of improvised scene work. Whether you're performing short form, long form, or just wanting to get better at communication, scene work is the basis of everything we do together. Built to support the development of new and experienced improvisers alike, this class goes beyond "Yes, and..." and focuses on how to play with, and build off of, your scene partner's ideas to get the most fun out of your scenes.

Scene Work is a prerequisite to take Improv Conservatory: Long Form.

Completing a season of conservatory (both Scene Work and Long Form) makes improvisers eligible to join Willow Creek's house improv teams including Lady Franklyn and Cool Shoes. Joining a team is not a requirement for, or expected of, conservatory students.

Dates: Class sessions will be Tuesdays from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at Willow Creek Theatre Company. The first session will be on August 19th, and the last session will be on September 23rd. The following weeks may be used as makeup sessions in case class has to be canceled for any reason.

As a special bonus, all conservatory students receive free admission to any standard improv show at Willow Creek Theatre that is headlined by a Willow Creek house team (such as Lady Franklyn). Depending on the show schedule, that could be as high as a $200 value included free with enrollment.

Registration fees go towards supporing our artists as much as possible. With that in mind, there are no refunds on any payments made.

Financial assistance is available for students to take the class at a reduced cost or at no cost. Please email [email protected] for more information.


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Get to Know Your Instructor:

Chris Apling has been improvising at Willow Creek for 3 years. As a high school english teacher he has an in depth understanding of how to teach storytelling. Currently he serves on the Willow Creek board of directors and performs professionally on Willow Creek's flagship team, Lady Franklyn.

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Willow Creek Theatre Company, 327 South Gilbert Street, Iowa City, United States

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