Located in our dedicated Blackbox Theatre in this 10 week term students will explore the principles of improvisation in a fun, creative and supportive environment. Improv is perfect for exploring creativity, supporting social skills, and building confidence. No previous acting experience required, it is a low-stress introduction to acting while also a great tool for the budding actor.
Over the 10 weeks, students will be introduced to the basic tenets of improvisation leading to the following outcomes:
Understanding the Principles of Improvisation.
Understanding Principles of Physical Theatre
Understanding the Principles of Comedy
Working together as a Team
Generating Ideas
Building Confidence
Being Comfortable in front of an audience
Building Mental Flexibility
Developing Stagecraft
Students should bring their own refillable water bottle.
This class is for students who are currently aged 13 – 17. Find classes for Primary School ages here.
Got a question? Feel free to contact Mark on 0450 395 507 or email: training@bigforktheatre.com
Meet your teacher Ben Snaith!
Ben Snaith is a performer with a wide range of experience. He has worked as a touring independent musician, theatre maker, short film maker, performance artist and improviser, getting up in front of audiences for over a decade.
Ben is also an enthusiastic educator, completing a Bachelor of Education (Prep-Yr 12) with an Upper Years major in Performing Arts. He has also spent the last 4 years as a kindergarten teacher.
Taking a break from full time teaching, Ben is excited to facilitate Primary and Secondary-aged classes in Improv and Performance for Big Fork Theatre. He started to develop ideas for these programs when his production company “Alt City” developed an inter-generational musical improv show called “The Secret Superhero Galaxy-Travelling Family Band Show,” for the Brisbane Improv Festival.
The show focussed on encouraging play, listening skills and for the children in the cast to feel their ideas were as valid as the rest of their cast members and these are some of the guiding ideas Ben will be bringing into these Little Forks classes.
Ben holds a current Blue Card.