CSz Portland

From ensemble dynamics to the patterns and themes, this 4-week course will tackle the nuts and bolts of long form improvisation. How can we sustain and build comedy with less suggestions and more time? Why is it important to focus on ensemble? How can I have fun doing long form? These questions and more will be explored in this course.

Students should have a foundation in improv basics - CSz 101 & 201 or equivalents.

Starr Ahrens has been performing long form improv alongside short form improv for the better part of 2 decades. While living in LA she studied and performed with Second City, iOWest, and UCB. More recently she's been returning to improv roots by studying Viola Spolin. She has performed in festivals and with random celebrities on stages all over the US. Since coming to Portland she has been consistently teaching and coaching long and short form groups and skills. She can be seen regularly at CSz, Kickstand and Curious Comedy Theaters.