Workshops
At Oddity Improv, we challenge performers to be your best actor by focusing on grounded characters, meaningful relationships, and emotional change—because great improv starts with honest acting.
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IMPROV 101: One Day Workshop for Adults
Come discover Oddity Improv in this 90-minute Improv 101 where you’ll learn the fundamentals of improv in a supportive, hands-on environment. This workshop is for all adults who want to build confidence, strengthen public speaking skills, spark creativity, and reconnect with play. New to improv? No problem. We’ll start with a clear introduction to the core principles, then practice through interactive games and exercises in a fun, low-pressure setting. Each workshop varies in games and workouts, so you can return again and again to keep growing and sharpening your skills.
Located at The Franklin Theatre
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Improv Workout: For Actors
Improv or Acting Experience Required: This 90 minute workshop is designed for industry professionals—actors, stand-ups, comedians, hosts, and performers—who want to explore improv as a tool for creative and professional growth. The session focuses on character-driven scenes, active listening, collaboration, and grounded play, with Main Company members training alongside participants.
Location: In:ciite Studios - Franklin
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Auditions: Main Company
SELECT WEDNESDAYS! This 1 hour workshop serves as the official audition for Oddity Improv’s Main Company.
Participants will rotate through short-form games and scene work that reflect our performance standards. We evaluate listening, character commitment, ensemble awareness, clean comedy instincts, stage presence, and coachability.
Following the workshop, you may:Held at in:ciite Studios in Franklin.
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IMPROV - 4 Week Series
Join our four-class series, held weekly, where you’ll be expertly guided through the fundamental principles of improvisation and our unique style in a safe and enjoyable environment. If you've never taken an improv class, this is the perfect place to start! If you have, we’ll cover the basics while diving into character work, emotion, and relationship-driven play. This program is designed to boost your confidence, spark creativity, and encourage playful exploration. If you’ve taken our one-day workshop, now’s the time to go deeper into improv. No pressure—whether you're here to build skills or just have fun, this class is your ticket to a great time!
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Performance Core-Track
Our Core program is currently on hold. Please audition or take the one day workshops. At Oddity Improv, we’re dedicated to crafting vibrant characters and delving into the depths of their relationships and emotions.
01 : Improv Intensive
This course consists of 8 classes. Throughout the program, each class will be dedicated to mastering a different technique. The curriculum is designed to be intensive, with each class emphasizing a new skill that progressively builds upon the previous ones. During 01, you will not only acquire greater confidence in your improvisation skills, but also delve into the basics of character development to take charge of your scenes.
(This core track is only accessible to those who have completed a improv workshop or basic series and received an invitation.)
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02 : Character and Performance
In this 10 class course, you'll delve into the art of creating captivating characters and harnessing their distinct "point of view" to direct scenes. We'll continue to bolster your improv skills while weaving in advanced character development. By the end you'll have honed several compelling characters ready for performances. Additionally, you'll begin exploring the foundations of writing tailored to your character's perspective.
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03 : Advanced Character Improv
Using characters developed in 02 you will learn to improvise with them and learn the basics of sketch writing. This series will end with one class performance to showcase your improv and sketch skills learned.
(This core track is only accessible to those who have completed “02: Character and Performance” and received an invitation.)
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Sketch Writing & Performance
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What's next?
At any point in the program, you may receive an invitation to join the prestigious main company of performers, or alternatively, you might be invited to become part of the student weekly sketch/improv show (coming soon). Oddity wants everyone to have a place.
