Foundations 4 Elective: Rom Com Prov

Learn how to improvise a full rom-com—using classic tropes, strong characters, and iconic moments!

Those cheesy, feel-good romantic comedies we all secretly (or not-so-secretly) adore have the power to elevate a regular improv show into both a heart-melting and hilarious experience. By popular demand, this expanded course builds on the one‑day workshop previously sold out and taught in the Big Fork Comedy Festival, Melbourne’s Defrost Festival, and the Improv Theatre Sydney Comedy Festival (participants can join even if they did not do the workshop).

In this five-week course, we will practice how to beautifully craft an improvised rom-com using classic tropes, main and essential supporting characters, authentic emotional and physical connections, and soul-satisfying plots. We’ll also dive into iconic rom-com moments such as the ‘bump and catch’ and the ‘interrupted kiss’. If you love love, then this is “the one” that will give you the tools to create heartfelt romantic comedies that will make audiences swoon.

Please note that while this class involves physical touch, all activities will be adapted to respect each participant’s comfort level.Minimum improv level experience: Level 3 Characters (or equivalent). Please email training@bigforktheatre.com for any questions.

About your teacher:Janette McBride has had the unique experience of being in TV shows and films in the Philippines. She has been performing improv since 2015, and she directs and performs in one of Big Fork Theatre’s regular shows, Wer Ya From? Janette is currently studying her Master in Theatre and Performance, and she is particularly excited about character development and cultural diversity on stage.

This course meets for 5 sessions that are each 3 hours long.

Why take an improv class?

Improv is for everyone. It doesn't matter how experienced or inexperienced you are as a performer Big Fork Theatre's classes are designed to benefit everyone. Our classes focus on developing your listening skills, stage confidence and team work.

Big Fork Theatre's improvisational classes are beneficial for actors and comedians looking to add a new skill set to their performing repertoire. Improv is becoming increasingly desired when casting and can help performers adjust to any situation whether it be during an audition or in the rehearsal room.

Improvisation is an excellent way to improve your communication skills and confidence when speaking in public.

About Big Fork Theatre

Big Fork Theatre is dedicated to long form improvisation in the Chicago and New York style, as made famous by Tina Fey, Amy Poheler and Mike Meyers. Big Fork primarily focuses on comedic improvisation.

Big Fork's teachers have many years experience both in teaching and performing, many of whom have travelled around the world to learn from some of the best improv teachers there are. Our teachers are committed to creating a fun and enriching environment to learn in and grow the Brisbane improvisational community.