Join us in this 1 day intensive 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

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.

Workshop Details:

Age: Students in School Years 7-9 in 2026

Dates: Thursday 16th July

Time: 10:00am-4:00pm

Venue: Station Street Hall, 1A Station Street, West Ryde, 2114

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Public Transport to venue:

Bus: M522, 524
Train: West Ryde

Performance Details:

Date: Thursday 16th July

Time: 3:40pm

Venue: Station Street Hall, 1A Station Street, West Ryde, 2114

Duration: Approximately 20mins.

Cost

This is a free course, however, fees will be applied for late pick up. Please pick up your student promptly or inform the office if they are ok to make their own way home.

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

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

Get in contact

For any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in contact – we love speaking to new parents! 9880 2356

(If we’re not there, please just leave us a message. We’re a small office, and will get back to you shortly.)

COMEDY and IMPROV 1 DAY INTENSTIVE: School Years 7-9 RYDE