Writers Room 2 – Pitch to Performance
Dive into Big Fork Theatre's lively and inclusive sketch courses, discover creativity, build confidence, and have fun!
Location
Big Fork Theatre
Level 2, 252 Saint Pauls Terrace Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006 AustraliaRefund Policy
About this event
This 8 week Writers Room 2 - Pitch to Performance course takes students out of the classroom and into a simulated writers room as they create a full-hour live sketch show from scratch over the course of the term. Students will work together every week to pitch, write, edit and stage the show, with guidance and direction from the teacher as Head Writer. The term culminates in a live performance of the final sketch show (note: Writers Room 2 students are not required to act in the show unless they would like to).
Specific skills and topics covered:
- Pitching ideas and taking feedback
- Collaborative sketch development
- Writing for live performance
- Editing and re-writing sketch
- Production considerations and show development
Students are required to have either completed Writers Room 1 - Sketch Fundamentals or an equivalent course, or have a competent understanding and previous experience in writing sketch comedy (please submit two script examples of your work to training@bigforktheatre.com).
This course meets for 8 sessions that are each 2.5 hours long. The class also involves the final live show and a tech run for that show.
About Big Fork Theatre
Big Fork Theatre is dedicated to long form improvisation and sketch comedy in the Chicago and New York style, as made famous by Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Mike Myers. Big Fork primarily focuses on comedic improvisation and sketch.
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.
Frequently asked questions
This course runs for 8 weeks from the start date. For example, if you sign up for the course starting Monday 12th February the class would meet every Monday at the same time for 8 weeks.
Yes, all sessions are covered in the one cost. Your enrolment also gives you access to watch shows at Big Fork Theatre for free while you are a student with us!
You must be 18 years or older to participate in our classes. Under 18 and want to learn sketch comedy? Contact training@bigforktheatre.com for info on upcoming youth classes.
Students are required to have either completed Writers Room 1 - Sketch Fundamentals or an equivalent course, or have a competent understanding and previous experience in writing sketch comedy (please submit two script examples of your work to training@bigforktheatre.com).
Yes we do! You can find out more about our scholarship opportunities and flexible payment options here - https://www.bigforktheatre.com/scholarships
Our venue is wheelchair accessible and our classes have accommodated a variety of students' needs in the past. We recommend reaching out to us at training@bigforktheatre.com to discuss how we can support you.
Find your answers at www.bigforktheatre.com/big-fork-faqs
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Big Fork Theatre is Brisbane's home of improv and sketch comedy, with our own theatre open in 2022 in Fortitude Valley dedicated to all things comedy.