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Adult Absolute Beginner 4 Week Course!

4 Sessions: Jan. 13, 27, Feb. 3 & 10; 7:00-8:30pm; $140

Location: First Presbyterian Church of Forest Hills, 70-35 112th St, Queens, NY

Curious About Improv?

This class is a 4 week introduction to the world of long form improv! Absolutely zero experience is required to take this class!

Using collaborative games and exercises you will be introduced to the beginning skills of long form improv: participants will learn how to listen better, improve memory skills, speak confidently and from the heart, and how to have better conversations. This class will show each participant how you can take these games and skills and connect them to every day life. Improvisational theater has been known to foster improved mental health through collaborative games and listening skills and the building of community and camaraderie through laughter.

No improv or theater experience necessary! All adults are welcome!

Please view our Policies/COVID page for updated class guidleines.

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Adult Absolute Beginner Class

4 Sessions: Jan. 13, 27, Feb. 3 & 10; $140 Location: First Presbyterian Church of Forest Hills, 70-35 112th St, Queens, NY Please read the registration Policies/FAQ page. Yes, I have read the registration Policies/COVID page and understand that I am not officially registered for this class until payment is received in full. Waiver: Release of Liability Waiver Form for Classes sponsored by FoHi Improv. In consideration for allowing me to participate in programs sponsored by FoHi Improv and further in consideration of FoHi Improv allowing me to enter and use the facilities owned, leased or otherwise provided by FoHi Improv and its employees. By checking this box, I agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless FoHi Improv and its agents and employees from any and all claims arising out of my participation in any programs or classes at the FoHi Improv facilities (including private property owned by teachers and instructors). This includes all claims, actions, causes of action and damages of any kind whatsoever, including but not limited to claims for personal injury or property damage, arising out of my participation in any program or activity through FoHi Improv. Unless otherwise notified, my attendance at any FoHi Improv class and/or participation in any FoHi Improv performance, whether in person or online, constitutes my consent to being photographed or recorded (video or audio) and to FoHi Improv's use of such photos and/or recordings on its website, social media accounts, and other promotional materials.

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Absolute Beginner Adult Improv Course

$148.00

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Elective: Short Form!

All Levels Welcome!

4 Sessions: Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4; 7:00-8:30pm; Cost: $140

Location: First Presbyterian Church of Forest Hills, 70-35 112th St, Queens, NY

Instructor: Kate DeFeo

Game Night: Short Form Improv Course

This 4-week Short Form class will introduce the participant to low-stakes, high fun improv games! Each exercise and game chosen will showcase how to commit to strong ideas quickly. This course will provide lessons in quick-thinking, concise thought, physical comedy, strong listening skills, taking chances, and will aid in overcoming fear of public speaking. Come on out to study the art of finding the funny in a warm, welcoming environment. If you’ve ever seen an episode of “Whose Line is it Anyway?” and wanted to try your hand at it, then this is the elective for you!

No improv or theater experience necessary! All adults are welcome!

Please view our Policies/COVID page for updated class guidleines.

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All Levels Welcome! 4 Sessions: Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4; 7:00-8:30pm; Cost: $140 Location: First Presbyterian Church of Forest Hills, 70-35 112th St, Queens, NY Instructor: Kate DeFeo Yes, I have read the registration Policies/FAQ page and understand that I am not officially registered for this class until payment is received in full. Waiver: Release of Liability Waiver Form for Classes sponsored by FoHi Improv. In consideration for allowing me to participate in programs sponsored by FoHi Improv and further in consideration of FoHi Improv allowing me to enter and use the facilities owned, leased or otherwise provided by FoHi Improv and its employees. By checking this box, I agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless FoHi Improv and its agents and employees from any and all claims arising out of my participation in any programs or classes at the FoHi Improv facilities (including private property owned by teachers and instructors). This includes all claims, actions, causes of action and damages of any kind whatsoever, including but not limited to claims for personal injury or property damage, arising out of my participation in any program or activity through FoHi Improv. Unless otherwise notified, my attendance at any FoHi Improv class and/or participation in any FoHi Improv performance, whether in person or online, constitutes my consent to being photographed or recorded (video or audio) and to FoHi Improv's use of such photos and/or recordings on its website, social media accounts, and other promotional materials.

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Game Night: Short Form Adult Improv Course

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Improv Essentials: Get in The Game!

8 Sessions + Showcase, TBA: Mondays from 7-9pm: Feb. 10, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Apr. 7, 2025; 7:00-9:00pm; Cost: $325

Location: First Presbyterian Church of Forest Hills, 70-35 112th St, Queens, NY

Instructor: Tracey Gordon

Improv Essentials: Get In The Game!

This course is designed for folks who want to perfect their game play in long form improv. Even if you’ve tried your hand at some of these skills before, this class will take your long form skills to the next level! This class will cover:

-How to edit a scene properly. Using sweep edits, how do you listen for the game of the scene and know when to end a scene?

-How to do walk-ons and tag-outs and group games so that they enhance a scene and not detract from the quality of the original scene idea.

-How to begin to tell a long form narratively, so that our characters and scene ideas can mix and mingle as the long form unfolds.

-How to make strong initiations and character choices and stick with your early ideas and trust your instincts.

-How to perfect our environment work. Where are we and how do we create a full image for our audience?

-Pantomime Skills: How can we work on our object work so that we enhance our communication with our scene partners and team and create an effective stage picture?

After working on all of these skills, Tracey will decide on a long form for the class that will showcase all of your talents at our Showcase!

Prerequisite: Beginner Performance Class

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Improv Essential: Get In The Game!

8 Sessions + Showcase, TBA: Mondays from 7-9pm: Feb. 10, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Apr. 7; 7:00-9:00pm; Cost: $325 Location: First Presbyterian Church of Forest Hills, 70-35 112th St, Queens, NY Cost: $325 with VENMO (@fohiimprov) or ZELLE (fohiimprov@gmail.com). Credit Card ($325+6% cc fee=$345) use ADD TO CART BUTTON. Please read the registration Policies/FAQ page. Yes, I have read the registration Policies/COVID page and understand that I am not officially registered for this class until payment is received in full. Waiver: Release of Liability Waiver Form for Classes sponsored by FoHi Improv. In consideration for allowing me to participate in programs sponsored by FoHi Improv and further in consideration of FoHi Improv allowing me to enter and use the facilities owned, leased or otherwise provided by FoHi Improv and its employees. By checking this box, I agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless FoHi Improv and its agents and employees from any and all claims arising out of my participation in any programs or classes at the FoHi Improv facilities (including private property owned by teachers and instructors). This includes all claims, actions, causes of action and damages of any kind whatsoever, including but not limited to claims for personal injury or property damage, arising out of my participation in any program or activity through FoHi Improv. Unless otherwise notified, my attendance at any FoHi Improv class and/or participation in any FoHi Improv performance, whether in person or online, constitutes my consent to being photographed or recorded (video or audio) and to FoHi Improv's use of such photos and/or recordings on its website, social media accounts, and other promotional materials.

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Improv Essentials: Get In The Game!

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Musical Improv Course

8 Sessions + Showcase Dec. 4th: Tuesdays, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 12, 19, Dec. 3, 2024; 7-9 pm. Cost: $375

Location: First Presbyterian Church of Forest Hills, 70-35 112th St, Queens, NY

Instructor: Kate DeFeo

Musical Director: Melinda Faylor

Musical Improv: The Show-Stopping Number!

Welcome to the Magical World of Musical Improv! This course will not only review all of the different improvised song structures so that you can sing a song from scratch…it will also help the class create massive SHOW-STOPPING Numbers that will pepper the set! We will work on creating a thematic montage of scenes that will seem to be tangents and unrelated….until BAM…the SHOW-STOPPING number will come and mix all of our worlds and characters together!

Since we will review song structure, even if you haven’t taken musical improv before, you are welcome to come on in to this class!

At the end of this 8 week course, you will have the option of presenting at the Showcase!

No improv or theater experience necessary! All adults are welcome!

Please view our Policies/COVID page for updated class guidleines.

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Musical Improv Course 8 Sessions + Showcase Dec. 4th: Tuesdays, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 12, 19, Dec. 3, 2024; 7-9 pm. Cost: $375 Location: First Presbyterian Church of Forest Hills, 70-35 112th St, Queens, NY Instructor: Kate DeFeo Cost: $375 with VENMO or ZELLE. Credit Card ($375+6% cc fee=$397) use ADD TO CART BUTTON. Please read the registration Policies/FAQ page. Yes, I have read the registration Policies/COVID page and understand that I am not officially registered for this class until payment is received in full. Waiver: Release of Liability Waiver Form for Classes sponsored by FoHi Improv. In consideration for allowing me to participate in programs sponsored by FoHi Improv and further in consideration of FoHi Improv allowing me to enter and use the facilities owned, leased or otherwise provided by FoHi Improv and its employees. By checking this box, I agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless FoHi Improv and its agents and employees from any and all claims arising out of my participation in any programs or classes at the FoHi Improv facilities (including private property owned by teachers and instructors). This includes all claims, actions, causes of action and damages of any kind whatsoever, including but not limited to claims for personal injury or property damage, arising out of my participation in any program or activity through FoHi Improv. Unless otherwise notified, my attendance at any FoHi Improv class and/or participation in any FoHi Improv performance, whether in person or online, constitutes my consent to being photographed or recorded (video or audio) and to FoHi Improv's use of such photos and/or recordings on its website, social media accounts, and other promotional materials.

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Please REGISTER. Cost: $375 with VENMO (@fohiimprov) or ZELLE (fohiimprov@gmail.com). Credit Card ($375+6% cc fee=$397) use ADD TO CART BUTTON.

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Unisphere Teams

Welcome to UNISPHERE!

Unisphere is the Form Creation Program for FoHi Improv. In order to be eligible for Unisphere, you need to complete our Program Requirements, which can be found HERE.

Prerequisites: Beginner Performance and 2 Improv Essential Classes from FoHi Improv (or instructor approval if you have fulfilled this requirement at another long form improv school.) The understanding is that everyone participating understands most of the language of long form improv, including how to do 1st and 2nd beat scenes, a run of a show, how to do group scenes, walk-ons and tag-outs, time-dashes and how to share the space in a productive manner as well as be able to play in many different styles.

The Unisphere Program represents the most advanced level of playing. The form that each Unisphere team presents has never been seen before. The team(s) will be involved with a coach who will tailor their feedback to what the team needs to work on, but the team MUST be willing to listen to each other and want to be creative with improv at this point in their journey. How many people sign-up will determine the size and amount of players per team. If there is only one team, then the audition will be used to determine which style of playing suits the team best for the run of Unisphere.

The team will also be responsible for presenting their new work at 3 separate performances within the class time, two of which will have a jam which they will lead following their performance that anyone can participate in. The most advanced players of FoHi Improv should always be able to play with ANYONE and make them shine on stage! Unisphere will then be the house team and the traveling indie team representing FoHi Improv in not only Queens, but Manhattan and Brooklyn and beyond!

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Pre-Requisite: Program Requirements First Presbyterian Church of Forest Hills, 70-35 112th St, Forest Hills, NY 9 Sessions including 2 Jams + 1 Large Showcase. Wednesdays 7:00-9:00pm; February 7, 14, 28, March 6, 13, 20 (Jam), 27, April 3 (Jam); Showcase TBA; Cost $375 Cost: $375 with VENMO or ZELLE. Credit Card ($375+6% cc fee=$398) use ADD TO CART BUTTON. Please read the registration Policies/FAQ page. Yes, I have read the registration Policies/COVID page and understand that I am not officially registered for this class until payment is received in full. Waiver: Release of Liability Waiver Form for Classes sponsored by FoHi Improv. In consideration for allowing me to participate in programs sponsored by FoHi Improv and further in consideration of FoHi Improv allowing me to enter and use the facilities owned, leased or otherwise provided by FoHi Improv and its employees. By checking this box, I agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless FoHi Improv and its agents and employees from any and all claims arising out of my participation in any programs or classes at the FoHi Improv facilities (including private property owned by teachers and instructors). This includes all claims, actions, causes of action and damages of any kind whatsoever, including but not limited to claims for personal injury or property damage, arising out of my participation in any program or activity through FoHi Improv. Unless otherwise notified, my attendance at any FoHi Improv class and/or participation in any FoHi Improv performance, whether in person or online, constitutes my consent to being photographed or recorded (video or audio) and to FoHi Improv's use of such photos and/or recordings on its website, social media accounts, and other promotional materials.

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Due to the collaborative nature of Unisphere, please mention if there is anyone you CANNOT work with due to feeling unsafe with them. To be clear, this is not about a small grievance, like "so and so sometimes annoys me", this is about feeling unsafe, boundaries have been crossed and you cannot feel comfortable if this individual participates. This will remain anonymous. If there is no one that fits that description, feel free to write "None". Thank you!