Free Workshops
If you’re interested in improv, aka improvisational acting, join us for a free workshop! These sessions are part of Improv Salt Lake’s mission to create more opportunities for the community to learn and perform this art form we love. You’ll practice improv exercises and games in a friendly group setting, learn the art of creating theater on the spot, and tame your fears of public speaking. All ages, skill levels, and abilities are welcome. Join one workshop or join them all. We’ll see you there!
April 19, 3-5 PM
Music Improv Basics
Gain confidence with your music improv skills in this introductory level workshop. Through improv games and exercises you'll learn skills for thinking up rhymes and creating fun songs on the spot.
Instructor: David Knoell
Salt Lake County Library Ruth Vine Tyler Branch
8041 Wood St, Midvale, UT 84047
May 17, 3-5 PM
Giving and Taking Focus
In this introductory improv workshop, we will practice giving and taking focus in improv scenes. Just like in conversation, good scenes require a balance of listening and speaking from everyone. Through warm-ups, status play, and short scenes, we’ll practice what it means to give focus to your scene partner and to take focus, building scenes in which everyone gives gifts and makes their scene partner look good. It’ll be a blast!
Instructor: Irene Loy
Salt Lake County Library Draper Branch
1136 Pioneer Rd, Draper, UT 84020
June 14, 3-5 PM
Stage Presence & Acting
Stepping onto a stage for the first time with no script or acting experience can be intimidating. Whether you're new to improv comedy or have a few shows under your belt but still feel nervous whenever those lights come on, this workshop is here to help. You'll learn key tools to boost your presence and delivery on stage, including how to speak with confidence, move your body for maximum effect, embrace emotions, utilize your scene space, and stay positive under pressure.
Instructor: Chase Dickerson
Salt Lake County Library, Location TBD