Improv Theatre Lab Workshop + Improv Jam Session

The workshop will focus on essential improv skills, including spontaneity, active listening, overcoming the fear of mistakes, creativity, non-verbal communication, teamwork, and building confidence.

We’ll also dive into short-form improv games and scenes. Participants will learn to create characters and scenes spontaneously with their scene partners, enhancing their stage presence and storytelling skills.

After the workshop, we’ll have a jam session! You’re welcome to stay and watch or join in the fun. The jam session is a great opportunity to further hone your skills, showcase what you’ve learned, or simply enjoy a good laugh while watching a series of quick, fun scenes and games in the short-form format. Staying for the jam session is optional but highly recommended!

Whether you’re new to improv or looking to refine your abilities, this two-hour workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to the art of improvisational theater in a fun and supportive environment.

About the Teacher - Hon Chong (Malaysia / Slovakia)

Hon Chong is an international artist with skills spanning improvisation, acting, directing, and storytelling. He is the founder and artistic director of Funnylicious Theater, a pioneering theatre company based in Bratislava, Slovakia. Under his leadership, Funnylicious Theater has evolved into a vibrant hub for improv and theatre enthusiasts, offering a wide range of performances, workshops, and international projects.

Over the past 15 years, Hon has built an impressive international portfolio, performing and teaching at various festivals and events across North America, Europe, and Asia. In Slovakia, he has played a pivotal role in establishing the International Society for Arts and Culture, o.z. (ISAC), a grassroots non-profit organization also based in Bratislava.

Drawing on his extensive experience, Hon has designed courses and facilitated improv workshops for companies, non-profits, and schools throughout Europe and Asia.

FAQ:

     1. Is this class in English?

Yes, the class is conducted in simple and easy-to-understand English.

     2. I'm a complete beginner with no improv or acting experience. Can I join?

Yes! This workshop is suitable for all levels, including beginners.

     3. I'm shy and an introvert. Is improv suitable for me?

Absolutely! Improv skills are excellent for shy and introverted people.

     4. Can I attend the improv jam session as an audience member without signing up for the workshop?

Yes! You can come alone or with friends to enjoy the jam session or cheer on your friends who are participating.

     5. What is an improv jam?

An improv jam is a fun, informal gathering where people can play and try out various short-form games, similar to those you might have seen on the TV show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"—full of quick, funny games and scenes made up on the spot! You can put your name in the hat to participate or just watch as part of the audience.

     6. Can I come to observe the workshop?

Sorry, we have a no-observer policy to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all participants.

     7. What is improv?

Improv, short for improvisational theater, is a form of live performance where actors create scenes and characters on the spot without a script or director. It’s all about spontaneity, creativity, and turning mistakes into opportunities.