Comedy and Improv 3 Day Bootcamp: School Years 7-9 RYDE

Next date: Wednesday, 08 April 2026 | 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM

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Join us in this 3-day bootcamp for an introduction to the art of Comedy and Improvisation with Teaching Artist and Professional Clown: Pamela Pilawa!

Please note: this workshop is only available for those who live or attend school in the City of Ryde.

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Skills We Will Learn Together

  • Core acting skills: spontaneity, character, emotion, status, and responding to offers.
  • Introduction to physical comedy and clowning.
  • Short-form improvisation and scene work with peers.
  • Character creation through collaborative exercises.
  • Story-building with a focus on comedic conflict and clear scene premises.
  • Comedy tools: heightening, exaggeration, objectives, obstacles, POV, breaking expectations, and timing.
  • Developing reflective practice through feedback and guided discussion with the teaching artist.
  • Practice newly learned and developed skills in an end of day showing for family and friends.

FAQ’s: https://www.mstyp.org.au/faqs-drama-class/

Please review the MSTYP terms and conditions before enrolling: https://www.mstyp.org.au/terms-and-conditions/

When

  • Wednesday, 08 April 2026 | 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Thursday, 09 April 2026 | 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Friday, 10 April 2026 | 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location

Public Transport to venue:
Bus: M522, 524
Train: West Ryde

1A Station Street, West Ryde, 2114, View Map

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