Queens Improv Classes for Adults

NEW SPRING OFFERINGS!

Beginner, Improv Essentials, Musical Improv, and June Elective Courses!

Adult Absolute Beginner Class

7 Sessions: Thursdays, April 18, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6; 7-8:30pm plus OPTIONAL Showcase TBA Cost: $225

Location: The Forest Hills Jewish Center 106-06 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY

Curious About Improv?

This class is a 7 week introduction to the world of long form improv!

This class will use collaborative games and exercises to introduce the participant to the beginning skills of long form improv: how to listen better, improve memory skills, speak confidently and from the heart, and how to have better conversations. Improvisational theater has been known to foster improved mental health through collaborative games and listening skills and the building of community and camaraderie through laughter. By the end of the 7 weeks, participants will be able to engage in grounded 2-person scenes that are created on the spot. Absolutely zero experience is required to play!

No improv or theater experience necessary! All adults are welcome!

Please view our Policies/COVID page for updated class guidleines.

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7 Sessions: Thursdays, April 18, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6; 7-8:30pm. Cost: $225 Cost: $225 with VENMO or ZELLE. Credit Card ($225+6% cc fee=$238) use ADD TO CART BUTTON. Location: The Forest Hills Jewish Center 106-06 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY Please read the registration Policies/FAQ page. Yes, I have read the registration Policies/COVID page and understand that I am not officially registered for this class until payment is received in full. Waiver: Release of Liability Waiver Form for Classes sponsored by FoHi Improv. In consideration for allowing me to participate in programs sponsored by FoHi Improv and further in consideration of FoHi Improv allowing me to enter and use the facilities owned, leased or otherwise provided by FoHi Improv and its employees. By checking this box, I agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless FoHi Improv and its agents and employees from any and all claims arising out of my participation in any programs or classes at the FoHi Improv facilities (including private property owned by teachers and instructors). This includes all claims, actions, causes of action and damages of any kind whatsoever, including but not limited to claims for personal injury or property damage, arising out of my participation in any program or activity through FoHi Improv. Unless otherwise notified, my attendance at any FoHi Improv class and/or participation in any FoHi Improv performance, whether in person or online, constitutes my consent to being photographed or recorded (video or audio) and to FoHi Improv's use of such photos and/or recordings on its website, social media accounts, and other promotional materials.

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Enter friend's name who is registering with you, and you both can use YESANDFRIEND discount code for 50% off!

Please REGISTER. Cost: $225 with VENMO (@fohiimprov) or ZELLE (fohiimprov@gmail.com). Credit Card ($225+6% cc fee=$238) use ADD TO CART BUTTON.

Bring a Friend Discount! Save 50% if you and a friend take the class together. Use discount code: YESANDFRIEND and include friend’s name in registration.

Forest Hills Adult Beginner Class

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Improv Essentials- Chasing the Game

7 Sessions + Showcase: Tuesdays, April 16, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4 + Showcase TBA; 7:00-9:00 pm. Cost: $275

Location: First Presbyterian Church of Forest Hills, 70-35 112th St, Queens, NY

Instructor: Tracey Gordon

SOLD OUT! Improv Essentials: Chasing the Game!

This 7 week class will focus on how to enhance your playing by teaching how to identify the game of a scene quickly and efficiently. At this point, you know how to do grounded 2 person scenes (AKA: 1st Beat Scenes) that address the WHO, WHERE and WHY…but how do you find the funny of the scene and chase it throughout a whole set or initiate a strong 2nd beat scene that gets right to the heart of the relationship or philosophy that has already been established? Tracey Gordon will lead you in 7 weeks of scene work and exercises to help you figure out how to notice the game and then how to make strong 2nd beat choices, how to tailor your walk-ons and tag-outs to hit the game hard and how to put all of this together into a long-form that chases the game as a team!

Prerequisite: Beginner Performance Class

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Improv Essential: Chasing the Game

Improv Essential: Chasing the Game 7 Sessions + Showcase: Tuesdays, April 16, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4 + Showcase TBA; 7-9 pm. Cost: $275 via Venmo/Zelle or $275 + 6% fee = $291 with credit card. First Presbyterian Church of Forest Hills, 70-35 112th St, Forest Hills, NY Please read the registration Policies/FAQ page. Yes, I have read the registration Policies/COVID page and understand that I am not officially registered for this class until payment is received in full. Waiver: Release of Liability Waiver Form for Classes sponsored by FoHi Improv. In consideration for allowing me to participate in programs sponsored by FoHi Improv and further in consideration of FoHi Improv allowing me to enter and use the facilities owned, leased or otherwise provided by FoHi Improv and its employees. By checking this box, I agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless FoHi Improv and its agents and employees from any and all claims arising out of my participation in any programs or classes at the FoHi Improv facilities (including private property owned by teachers and instructors). This includes all claims, actions, causes of action and damages of any kind whatsoever, including but not limited to claims for personal injury or property damage, arising out of my participation in any program or activity through FoHi Improv. Unless otherwise notified, my attendance at any FoHi Improv class and/or participation in any FoHi Improv performance, whether in person or online, constitutes my consent to being photographed or recorded (video or audio) and to FoHi Improv's use of such photos and/or recordings on its website, social media accounts, and other promotional materials.

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Musical Improv Course

7 Sessions: Tuesdays, April 16, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4 + Showcase TBA; 7-9:00 pm. Cost: $295

FoHi Improv Headquarters near Metro & Ascan Ave, Forest Hills, NY

Instructor: Kate DeFeo

Musical Director: Melinda Faylor

SOLD OUT! Musical Improv: Protag vs Antag

Welcome to the Magical World of Musical Improv! This class will start you on your journey of narrative improv by introducing you to the Protagonist lens of a “Want Song” and to the Antagonist lens of a “Philosophy Song”. We will review some of our favorite song structures (tagline songs, verse/chorus songs, chorus/verse songs) while just touching on the very beginnings of how to use Musical Improv to tell a longer story. Since we will review song structure, even if you haven’t taken musical improv before, you are welcome to come on in to this class!

At the end of 7 weeks, you will know how to launch from an Opening Number into a Protagonist scene and song and then into an Antagonist scene and song!

At the end of the course, you will have the option of presenting at the Showcase!

No improv or theater experience necessary! All adults are welcome!

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Musical Improv Course: Protag vs Antag 7 Sessions: Tuesdays, April 16, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4 + Showcase TBA; 7-9:00 pm. Cost: $295 FoHi Improv Headquarters near Metro & Ascan Ave, Forest Hills, NY Instructor: Kate DeFeo Cost: $295 with VENMO or ZELLE. Credit Card ($295+6% cc fee=$312) use ADD TO CART BUTTON. Please read the registration Policies/FAQ page. Yes, I have read the registration Policies/COVID page and understand that I am not officially registered for this class until payment is received in full. Waiver: Release of Liability Waiver Form for Classes sponsored by FoHi Improv. In consideration for allowing me to participate in programs sponsored by FoHi Improv and further in consideration of FoHi Improv allowing me to enter and use the facilities owned, leased or otherwise provided by FoHi Improv and its employees. By checking this box, I agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless FoHi Improv and its agents and employees from any and all claims arising out of my participation in any programs or classes at the FoHi Improv facilities (including private property owned by teachers and instructors). This includes all claims, actions, causes of action and damages of any kind whatsoever, including but not limited to claims for personal injury or property damage, arising out of my participation in any program or activity through FoHi Improv. Unless otherwise notified, my attendance at any FoHi Improv class and/or participation in any FoHi Improv performance, whether in person or online, constitutes my consent to being photographed or recorded (video or audio) and to FoHi Improv's use of such photos and/or recordings on its website, social media accounts, and other promotional materials.

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4 Week Viola Spolin Theater Game Elective!

All Levels Welcome!

4 Sessions: June 3, 10, 17, 24; 7:00-9:00pm (on June 24th from 7:30-9:30pm); Cost: $150

Location: First Presbyterian Church of Forest Hills, 70-35 112th St, Queens, NY

Instructor: Jen Jurek

Get Out of Your Head & Get Into the Space!

Come take a ride on the "who you are/where you are" train of improv. Through Viola Spolin's (AKA: The Mother of Improvisational Theater) theater game techniques we will explore and heighten the human experience...and boy is it fun as HECK. This method is non competitive, non dictatorial and for everyone at all levels. And I mean Everyone.

So get back over here and get in the sauce with your humanity again! The games are accessible, the evaluation is kind, and the side coaching happens in the moment so you can transform without waiting for your turn to come around again- what?! Yes. Come and be a part of a group and let's get saucy this spring!

No improv or theater experience necessary! All adults are welcome!

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Yes, I have read the registration Policies/FAQ page and understand that I am not officially registered for this class until payment is received in full. Waiver: Release of Liability Waiver Form for Classes sponsored by FoHi Improv. In consideration for allowing me to participate in programs sponsored by FoHi Improv and further in consideration of FoHi Improv allowing me to enter and use the facilities owned, leased or otherwise provided by FoHi Improv and its employees. By checking this box, I agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless FoHi Improv and its agents and employees from any and all claims arising out of my participation in any programs or classes at the FoHi Improv facilities (including private property owned by teachers and instructors). This includes all claims, actions, causes of action and damages of any kind whatsoever, including but not limited to claims for personal injury or property damage, arising out of my participation in any program or activity through FoHi Improv. Unless otherwise notified, my attendance at any FoHi Improv class and/or participation in any FoHi Improv performance, whether in person or online, constitutes my consent to being photographed or recorded (video or audio) and to FoHi Improv's use of such photos and/or recordings on its website, social media accounts, and other promotional materials.

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Unisphere Teams

The Community House, 15 Borage Place, Forest Hills, NY

9 Sessions including 2 Jams + 1 Large Showcase.

Wednesdays 7:00-9:00pm; February 7, 14, 28, March 6, 13, 20 (Jam), 27, April 3 (Jam); Showcase TBA; Cost $375

Instructor: David Bell

Welcome to UNISPHERE!

Unisphere is the Form Creation Program for FoHi Improv. In order to be eligible for Unisphere, you need to complete our Program Requirements, which can be found HERE.

Prerequisites: Beginner Performance and 2 Improv Essential Classes from FoHi Improv (or instructor approval if you have fulfilled this requirement at another long form improv school.) The understanding is that everyone participating understands most of the language of long form improv, including how to do 1st and 2nd beat scenes, a run of a show, how to do group scenes, walk-ons and tag-outs, time-dashes and how to share the space in a productive manner as well as be able to play in many different styles.

Energy Audition Based Opportunity: The first session of Unisphere is an energy audition. This means that anyone who is eligible is allowed to sign up for Unisphere and participate, but the audition will determine what team you will be placed on based on style of playing and chemistry between players. How many people sign-up will determine the size and amount of players per team. If there is only one team, then the audition will be used to determine which style of playing suits the team best for the run of Unisphere.

The Unisphere Program represents the most advanced level of playing. The form that each Unisphere team presents has never been seen before. The team(s) will be involved with a coach who will tailor their feedback to what the team needs to work on, but the team MUST be willing to listen to each other and want to be creative with improv at this point in their journey.

The team will also be responsible for presenting their new work at 3 separate performances, two of which will have a jam which they will lead following their performance that anyone can participate in. The most advanced players of FoHi Improv should always be able to play with ANYONE and make them shine on stage!

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Pre-Requisite: Program Requirements First Presbyterian Church of Forest Hills, 70-35 112th St, Forest Hills, NY 9 Sessions including 2 Jams + 1 Large Showcase. Wednesdays 7:00-9:00pm; February 7, 14, 28, March 6, 13, 20 (Jam), 27, April 3 (Jam); Showcase TBA; Cost $375 Cost: $375 with VENMO or ZELLE. Credit Card ($375+6% cc fee=$398) use ADD TO CART BUTTON. Please read the registration Policies/FAQ page. Yes, I have read the registration Policies/COVID page and understand that I am not officially registered for this class until payment is received in full. Waiver: Release of Liability Waiver Form for Classes sponsored by FoHi Improv. In consideration for allowing me to participate in programs sponsored by FoHi Improv and further in consideration of FoHi Improv allowing me to enter and use the facilities owned, leased or otherwise provided by FoHi Improv and its employees. By checking this box, I agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless FoHi Improv and its agents and employees from any and all claims arising out of my participation in any programs or classes at the FoHi Improv facilities (including private property owned by teachers and instructors). This includes all claims, actions, causes of action and damages of any kind whatsoever, including but not limited to claims for personal injury or property damage, arising out of my participation in any program or activity through FoHi Improv. Unless otherwise notified, my attendance at any FoHi Improv class and/or participation in any FoHi Improv performance, whether in person or online, constitutes my consent to being photographed or recorded (video or audio) and to FoHi Improv's use of such photos and/or recordings on its website, social media accounts, and other promotional materials.

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Due to the collaborative nature of Unisphere, please mention if there is anyone you CANNOT work with due to feeling unsafe with them. To be clear, this is not about a small grievance, like "so and so sometimes annoys me", this is about feeling unsafe, boundaries have been crossed and you cannot feel comfortable if this individual participates. This will remain anonymous. If there is no one that fits that description, feel free to write "None". Thank you!

Please register. Pay cost of $375 via VENMO (@FoHiImprov) or ZELLE (fohiimprov@gmail.com).

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