Monoscene Improv Class: Stacey Hallal (MON)

Dive deep into the art of longform improvisation with the Monoscene. Learn how to craft a compelling story in one continuous scene at a single location. Guided by veteran improviser and director Stacey Hallal, this class will focus on developing grounded characters, rich relationships, and dynamic storytelling without time jumps or location changes.

Through exercises, side coaching, and focused feedback, students will explore how to create engaging narratives, sustain tension, and heighten emotional and comedic stakes — all while staying present in the moment.  

Prerequisite: Curious Level 3 or above.

 This class will be offered:

• Weekly on Mondays 6/30 thru 8/11 8 weeks. (7 classes with a Student Showcase on Thursday, 8/14)  7:00pm-9:30pm

YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Stacey Hallal

Stacey Hallal has been teaching, directing, and performing improv for over 25 years. She trained at Chicago’s Second City, iO, Annoyance, and ComedySportz theaters. At Second City, she also taught and assistant directed the main stage before moving to Portland to open Curious Comedy Theater in 2008 where she has worked as Artistic Director ever since. She has performed and taught improv and sketch at over 150 festivals across North America, often working in duos with Joe Bill and Mark Sutton.

Stacey's expertise in character building was honed even further by her 18 years working as a brand character consultant with Character, LLC advising over 250 major brands.

Stacey is also the creator of Ruby Rocket, Private Detective, a cartoon, comic, and live improvised show in which she has had the honor of performing with Marc Evan Jackson (The Good Place, Brooklyn 99), Maribeth Monroe (The Good Place, Workaholics), Stephnie Weir (MadTV), Amber Nash (Archer), Craig and Carla Cackowski, and soon Colin Mochrie (Whose Line). She will be releasing Ruby Rocket as a podcast soon! Stacey also founded and curates the All Jane Comedy Festival to promote and celebrate women in comedy, as well as the Chroma Comedy Festival, with Artistic Director Jon Carr, which showcases BIPOC performers in improv from across the U.S..
 

REGISTRATION:

EARLY BIRD (ends 6/22): $295.00/ ea
REGULAR TUITION: $325.00/ea

ATTENTION:

• All classes at Curious Comedy are anti-racist, anti-misogynist, anti-ableist, anti-homophobic, anti-transphobic, anti-ageist class that strives to be inclusive of all experiences. We are always learning and aim to keep the class safe for everyone.
• Class minimum is 6 people. Class maximum is 14 people.
• IMPORTANT: All sales are final. Curious Comedy is unable to provide refunds after the start of a class. Curious reserves the right to change the Instructor of a class at any time, and doing so will not result in a refund. For more details on refund availability and how to inquire, please review our Curious Comedy Refund Policy. 
• We do not want money to be an obstacle. If you need financial assistance, email our Director of Education at curiouscomedytc@gmail.com.

• COVID POLICY:

  As of 10/1/22 - At this time we are not requiring proof of vaccination or masks to attend our shows and events. We strongly encourage those who can get vaccinated to do so for your safety and the safety of others. If you feel more comfortable wearing a mask, we encourage you to do so. Many of our staff are still choosing to wear masks, so it's likely you will not be the only one in a mask. We support you taking whatever precautions feel right to you!