The goal of the Brock Improv club is to bring living in the moment back to the forefront of the dramatic arts.
Brock Improv is a BUSU-ratified club that invites students to put their fears in their back pockets and try something new. Brock Improv is a place for people who are trying to learn about improvisational theatre as well as those who are just wanting to participate in an after-class activity that will brighten their spirits.
“Our main core value is enjoying being different from one another,” said the Brock Improv executive team when asked about their club values. “No improv scene can be done by one person, and it’s by combining our unique perspectives and finding the best parts of all of them that we shine.”
Brock Improv provides an outlet for students to express themselves in a space without judgment. Failure is a welcome outcome in improv and through the cooperation of teamwork, it becomes a great way to learn.
Every Wednesday from 7 p.m to 10 p.m, the improv team holds a workshop and jam night where anyone, regardless of their knowledge, skill, or ability level can participate in a fun night of creativity.
Workshops will run from 7 p.m to 8 p.m. The workshop will cover a new concept and help those in attendance to expand their knowledge and skills. After that, the jam will run from 8 p.m to 10 p.m and will be comprised of fun improv games and the opportunity to work on a new scene.
Furthermore, Brock Improv hopes to hold an improv summit this year. The executives are looking forward to the chance to host multiple universities and represent Brock on a larger stage. They also hope to not just participate in the excitement of improv but to start a conversation, an opportunity that the Brock Improv executives say is “downright magical.”
“One thing that’s great about Brock Improv is that it helps to build a sense of confidence,” said club executives.
Confidence in public speaking and performance can be very important for students transitioning into careers that require them to interact with large groups of people.
“We feel that taking part in our improv games and getting up and into the spotlight can help students be more sure of themselves,” said club executives. It provides students with an opportunity to take risks alongside others who are putting just as much of themselves out onto the stage. Working together with people willing to give it their all is not only rewarding but a fantastic way to learn.
Membership to the Brock Improv Club is easy – simply show up. There is no mandatory attendance, no fees and no requirement to stay for an entire session. You don’t have to be a seasoned improviser to participate in club activities and even if you do have a background in improv, the club believes there is always a chance to learn something new.
So long as you are willing to improvise, you are welcome.
For more information about Brock Improv, you can follow them on Instagram or check out their ExperienceBU page.