IMPROV 101: Introduction to Improvisation

Total Cost:
FREE! (There is no charge for this class. Seriously.)
Start Date:
Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:30 pm

This course is packed with goodies for new and experienced improvisers alike. No matter your level of experience, this is where you want to start your improv training at ITC.

You will be doing improv comedy scenes on Day One. It's natural. We do it all day, every day. There's nothing to be afraid of here. As the course builds, so will your comfort and confidence. You will be introduced to such amazing improv concepts as: "active listening," "creating characters," and "how to create and move imaginary objects through space." We know, right? Who wouldn't want to do this?

All ITC improv students, regardless of previous experience or training, must start with this course.

Instructor for This Class

Annie Bankes

Annie Bankes

Annie began her improv career by accident at The Second City Toronto and after completing their training program, Annie has since studied under many great instructors such as: Pat O'Brian, Jason R. Chin and Jeff Griggs (i.O Chicago), David Razowski (Second City LA), Rich Talarico (SNL, MadTV), Susan Messing (Annoyance Theatre), and i.O Theatre's co-founder and improv guru Charna Halpern.

As a native Ajax-ian, Annie grew weary of sunny skies and green pastures, and turned to Toronto in search of smog and traffic delays. She currently performs weekly with the uproarious femme-fatale team WDWMKR, and is a cast member of ITC's flagship show Munchausen. Outside of improv, Annie is an avid collector of degrees and diplomas, and currently possesses a diploma in Film and Television Production, as well as a Counseling diploma, half a Psych degree, and is working on a degree in Social Work.


Only 4 spots left
Class Info
  • Only 4 spots left.
  • Limit of 16 students.
  • This course has 6 classes.
  • Avg. class time = 3 hours.
  • Total class time = 18 hours.
Class Dates & Times
Thu, Mar 11, 2010
6:30–9:30 pm
ITC Training Centre, Yellow Room
Thu, Mar 18, 2010
6:30–9:30 pm
ITC Training Centre, Yellow Room
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
6:30–9:30 pm
ITC Training Centre, Yellow Room
Thu, Apr 01, 2010
6:30–9:30 pm
ITC Training Centre, Yellow Room
Thu, Apr 08, 2010
6:30–9:30 pm
ITC Training Centre, Yellow Room
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
6:30–9:30 pm
ITC Training Centre, Yellow Room