Workshop limited to 14 students.

In this class you will learn how to take the basic fundamentals of improv and work with it to generate scenes, sketches, and characters that you can take and continue to shape. Starting with the core principles of good improv; yes, and, comedic game, and world-building (who, what, where), and combining that with a basic formula for sketch writing, you will be able to start from any base or premise and lead to a functioning scene on the spot.

The course will focus on the two main points of entry of improv-to-sketch that Joe and Eric have found great success in, answering questions and understanding formula. Learning how to spot moments that will lead to better improvised scenes that lead to sketch is a skill that will come from this workshop. The class will be split into two portions. The first of which Joe and Eric will dive into their points of improv-to-sketch, and the second will be active, asking participants to practice the skills and points discusses earlier in the class.

It is recommended that you have a bit of sketch and/or improv experience (classes, performances, writing alone in your basement) before you take this workshop, however it is not required.

If you are interested in learning how to create sketches from improv efficiently and consistently, then this workshop is for you!

Workshop: Sunday, November 22nd, 3:00pm-5:30pm

Where: BCC Pig Pen Theater (144 Boerum Street)

Teacher: Disco Horses

Bio:

"Disco Horses" is an absurd sketch comedy duo comprised of Joe Harrington and Eric Greenbaum. Fresh off of their run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where they received glowing reviews, this show is silly, high-concept, and surprisingly smart.

Eric is a member of The Second City Touring Company in Chicago and Joe is a sketch/character comedian in New York. Together, they have performed at Austin Sketchfest, NYC Sketchfest, UCB, The IO Theater, The Annoyance Theater, Caveat, and many more. As a one-night-only show in NYC, "Disco Horses: A Sketch Revue" is a can't miss! 

Read more student testimonials here.

If this class is sold out, sign-up for the wait list here.