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SUMMARY:The Impro Dojo's Long-form Workshop (Intermediate+)
LOCATION:Studio Gokko
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  people going\n\nThe Impro Dojo's Intermediate and Advanced Student Long-f
 orm Workshop\n\nCome study one of the classics of long form improv: The Ha
 rold!\n\nAre you interested in long-form improv? This is an open workshop 
 for intermediate+ improvisors\, so drop-in's welcome! Join this workshop t
 o learn the basics of long-from and experience a variety of long-from form
 ats over the course of the year! We'll be doing 30 minutes of warmups and 
 1.5 hours of scene work\, so this is perfect for intermediate and advanced
  improvisors.\n\nIn this workshop\, we'll be focusing on popular long-form
  structures\, such as The Harold\, The Montage\, The Armando\, as well as 
 others. Meant for students who have some improv experience under their bel
 t\, this workshop is designed to help you sharpen your skills\, unleash yo
 ur creativity\, and have a blast along the way.\n\nNote: You should have a
 ttended at least 10 improv workshops and mastered Yes\, And-ing\, listenin
 g skills\, the 2nd Circle concept\, and have moved beyond blocking other p
 eople's offers. If you're not sure\, just ask Chris if you're ready!\n\nTo
 tal beginners should start with our Wednesday Impro Workshops\, as we won'
 t be covering the basics on Tuesday nights.\n\nKey Learning Points:\n\n1. 
 Teamwork and Support: Long-form improv is all about collaboration. You'll 
 learn the importance of supporting your scene partners\, actively listenin
 g\, and building upon each other's ideas to create cohesive and engaging s
 cenes.\n2. Initiation and Agreement: We'll explore techniques for confiden
 tly initiating scenes and establishing the who\, what\, and where. Learnin
 g to say "yes\, and..." will be emphasized to keep scenes flowing smoothly
  and to avoid blocking.\n3. Character and Relationships: You'll discover h
 ow to develop memorable characters and dynamic relationships on the spot. 
 Through exercises and games\, we'll delve into character creation\, physic
 ality\, and emotional depth.\n4. Game of the Scene: Understanding the game
  of the scene is crucial for finding the comedic and thematic core of your
  scenes. We'll explore how to identify and heighten the unusual or interes
 ting elements within a scene to generate laughs and keep audiences engaged
 .\n5. Edit and Callbacks: Learning when and how to edit scenes gracefully 
 is essential for maintaining momentum in long-form improv. We'll also expl
 ore the power of callbacks to create connections and callbacks throughout 
 the show.\n\nWorkshops are held our black box theater Studio Gokko near Yo
 yogi-Koen and Hatagaya\, close to the restaurant Hoff\, and this 2-hour wo
 rkshop costs ¥3\,000. Bring exact change if you can\, please. And careful 
 with the map here on Meetup! Some report it leads them to the next street 
 over. Use this Google location if you have any problems: https://goo.gl/ma
 ps/w4f6GgXbYG5u2YvW7\n\nThanks\,\nChris\n\nApres-improv Socializing\nAfter
  the workshop\, students can walk across the street to Hoff\, a great rest
 aurant for food\, drink and conversation\, so it's educational and social!
 \n\n\n\nLanguage: You should be a competent English speaker\, who is capab
 le of easy and free communication. We have many students from all over the
  world\, and non-native speakers are always welcome!\n\nDiversity Policy\n
 \nWe strive to create a welcoming atmosphere for everyone\, regardless of 
 minority status. Continued participation is at the discretion of the instr
 uctors. So be positive and nice to your fellow improvisors! Also\, we're a
 ll adults here\, but hitting on people isn't cool in a workshop. Just sayi
 ng.\n\nImprovisor Resources\n\nCheck the Improv Resources page on our webs
 ite\, www.improvazilla.com\, for lots of information on terminology\, game
 s\, and more!\n\nOur Private Studio Gokko Improvisors Facebook Group\nHere
  we post articles of interest\, homework\, and chat about the world of imp
 rov. Request to join here:\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/TSCStudioGok
 koImprovisors\n\nOur Public Facebook Group\nAnd you can also join us on ou
 r public group: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tokyo-Comedy-Store-In-The-M
 oment-Improv-Program/176438395757922\n\nHope to see you soon at Studio Gok
 ko!\n\nChris Wells\,\nTCS Improvazilla School of Improv Artistic Director\
 n\nPS: Studio Gokko is about a ten-minute walk from the following stations
 : Hatsudai\, Hatagaya\, Yoyogi-koen\, and Yoyogi-hachiman.\n\nThe GPS shou
 ld take you right there\, but just in case\, we are very close to a restau
 rant called Hoff: http://hoff-restaurant.com\n\nStudio Gokko is in the bas
 ement of an orange-tiled building with a cleaners and glass shop on the fi
 rst floor\, and our door is on the very left-hand side\, next to the glass
  shop\, which has グラス written on its shutter. Look for the Studio Gokko lo
 go on our door!
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