Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2024-2025
THEA 408 - ADVANCED IMPROVISATION
Long Title: ADVANCED IMPROVISATION FOR STAGE AND SCREEN
Department: Theatre
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisite(s): THEA 308
Description: This is an advanced course in the practical training for students who already understand the basics of how to craft scenes spontaneously using tools like character dynamic, status, comedic pattern, beat structuring, and agreement. Class will challenge students to explore more professional level long form improvisational structures, such as the Harold and improvised musicals. Students will be given the opportunity to participate in professional level improvisational performances hosted by a few of Houston’s finest professional improvisational theatres. Students will get to showcase their skills culminating in a run of performances on the Rice Campus.