Frequently Asked Questions

Q : I’ve done a few acting classes. Do I have to go back to Level One? Can I start at Level 2?
A : You may have acting skills but do you have improvisation skills?
The skills you cover in Level One are; – Offering & Yielding, Advancing & extending, endowment. – Giving and receiving status either spoken, moved, in gibberish, sung or in rhyme.
Are you familiar with the improvisation training games that lead to the performance games? If you are then you can begin at Level Two. If not Level One.

Q : I’ve done a few improvisation classes. Do I have to go back to level One. Can I start at Level 2?
A : see answer above.

Q : I did some performance games at School/University at a Corporate function? Do I have to start at Level One
A : If you have done more than 20 hours of improvisation specific to playing performance games, chances are you know how to; – Offer & yield advance & extend, endow place, relationships and given circumstances, set up and finish scenes, give and accept offers status. – All of the above spoken, moved, in gibberish, sung or in rhyme.

If you are confident you have these skills then proceed to Level Two.

If you have just had a taste of improvisation and performance games for a few hours, you need to obtain a solid skills base and start at the beginning at Level One and go through the whole program.

Q : How big are the classes
A : Usually 8–12. Occasionally up to 16–18.

Q : How old are the players?
A : Some are 18 some are 60. Average age 32.

Q : I have done heaps of performance games and am a good player. Why do I have to go through the courses?
A : You don’t. contact Impro Australia and tell them you’re in town.

Q : What do you cover in Level Two ?
A : Level Two gives you the opportunity to work with a different teacher and learn the games. If you know the games it is an opportunity to refresh your skills and meet new players.
Level Two classes are time tabled to flow directly on from Level One.

Q : Who is in the Level Two Classes?
A : Level Two comprises of people who have just finished Level One and are going on and other people who are brushing up skills, come from interstate or overseas who have learnt basic skills through a school or university program.

Q : When do I get on-stage?
A : At the end of Level Two you perform in a graduation night. From then you are in a position to play on a regular basis with Impro Australia
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Q : I have some actor training and basic improvisation skills and want to do the Long Form Class. Do I have to complete Level One and Two?
A : No. If you have a 3 year course or equivalent training, and you are familair with all the Level One improvisation skills, it is not necessary to complete the Level Two Theatresports short form training as a prerequisite for the Long Form. However it is an advanatge. The Level Two training equips you with performance, scenework and quick thinking skills that are helpful training for the Long Form skills.

Q; I am am an interstate or country commuity teacher. I cannot get to Sydney on a weekly basis to attend the Level One and Level Two classes. I have been using your book for years and did a lot of Theatresports at university. Can I still complete the Teacher Accreditation?
A: Yes. Many teachers come to the accreditation with some knowledge of the foundations but cannot comlpete the Level One and Two. Many are issued with an Accreditation certificate on completion of the Accreditation course. They demonstarted an understanding of the material and an ability to teach and use the process of improvisation. However teachers who do not demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge usually agree that they require more skills befoer they can be accredited.

Q : I am a corporate trainer. Can I complete the Teacher Accreditation?
A : No. The Theatresports Teacher Accreditation course is specifically for teachers of Primary, Secondary or children’s after-school and community Drama.

Privacy Policy

Privacy is your personal right. Your personal privacy is important to us. Your personal information and details will not be given to a third party except as necessary to process your payment or for the purpose of teaching the class. They shall remain confidential.

Customer Care/Personal Safety

While in the class you are asked to wear warm, soft, safe clothing, soft comfortable shoes and remove dangerous jewellery.
For the safety for yourself and others, you are asked to inform the teacher of any medical condition or injury that could affect you and/or others while in the performance or class. Pregant women are welcome, but your tutor may substitute some excercises…
This information will remain confidential. However should a medical emergency occur, the information may be used for the safety and well being of yourself and others.
Other illnesses- coughs, colds and flu are better kept home. Please do not come to class if you have symptoms that can be spread in class/performance contact.

Missing Class

For whatever reason you cannot make a class please ring the teacher, if they have given you their contact details, or email lyn@improvisation.com.au or call 93264442 and leave a message.
Remember you cannot miss more than 2 classes if you wish to go from Level One to Level Two or from Level Two to Graduation performance.

Class Etiquette

Be on time. Early if possible. Turn off your phone.
Place all gear, bags and water etc in the designated “things” area. Do not bring valuables to class as we are unable to take responsibility for them.
Prepare to begin. Beware that while you are improvising, keep a part of ourselves ready not to;
offend/defame/embarrass/harm or infringe upon another person’s personal space,safety or well being.

Alcohol/Drugs

No Alcohol before or during class. A person under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be permitted to lead or partake in a class or performance.

Assisting the Teacher

The room will generally be set by the teacher. However from time to time they may ask you to move chairs or other settings. Please assist when asked.
Do not assist if you have an injury.
At the end of a class, please assist the teacher to replace all furniture to its usual place. Clear all personal items before leaving.

The Space/Venue

Please keep the space /area clear at all times. Remove rubbish or food/drinks/ water bottles from the rehearsal space /venue

Lock up

It is usual practice to assist with the class lock up.
The class lock up each session together, close window, replace chairs and escort each other to cars.

Smoking/ Eating

There is to be no smoking on the premises of any class or performance location/venue.
Smoking on pavement? Remove butts please.
Food cannot be left in any class room.

Toilets

There are toilets at all venues. It may be necessary to travel in pairs at night classes at some venues eg.Bourke Street, Dickson Street.

Issues

Any issues arising from a class please ring and discuss.

Refund policy

Classes go ahead when there are sufficient participants to cover costs. If a class is cancelled by Improcorp, a full refund will be made.
There is a general NO REFUND policy. Classes are paid in full before class commencement date.