Course description

Welcome to Free Form - where everything is possible and nothing is sacred!

Free Form utilizes all the tools in your improviser toolbelt, combining elements of scenes and narrative seamlessly together with gameplay by exploring the things that make us laugh.

In this class you will learn to create pathways and recognize opportunities that open up fantastic new ways to play together through bold choices, grounded characters, and strong relationships.

This class is recommended for intermediate and advanced improvisers.

Teacher Description

Trent Pancy

Trent Pancy is an American improviser, actor, and teacher based in Tampere. Trained in Chicago at The Second City, iO Theatre, and ComedySportz, he has been performing and teaching improv since 2002. He is the founder of Finland’s first English-language improv training classes. Trent performs regularly with JadaJada Improv and leads workshops across Europe, bringing a playful, emotionally grounded, and ensemble-driven approach to both stage and classroom.

Info

• Time: Wednesdays from 2nd of September to 7th of October @ 18:00-20:30
• Location: Johanneksen koulutalo, Postikatu 2, 33100 Tampere
• Maximum participants: 16
• Minimum participants: 8

The course will be cancelled if the minimum of 8 people haven't signed up by the end of Friday 28th of August. Refunds will be offered only if the course is cancelled.

Dates

• Wednesday 2.9.2026 @ 18:00-20:30, Johanneksen Koulutalo
• Wednesday 9.9.2026 @ 18:00-20:30, Johanneksen Koulutalo
• Wednesday 16.9.2026 @ 18:00-20:30, Johanneksen Koulutalo
• Wednesday 23.9.2026 @ 18:00-20:30, Johanneksen Koulutalo
• Wednesday 30.9.2026 @ 18:00-20:30, Johanneksen Koulutalo
• Wednesday 7.10.2026 @ 18:00-20:30, Johanneksen Koulutalo

Showcase

Sunday 11th of October, 2026, 18:00-20:30 (possible change)

Age Limit

The course is limited to participants aged 18 and above. By registering, participants confirm that they meet the minimum age requirement.

Experience requirement

Participants in this course are expected to be at least intermediate improvisers, with 2–3 years of recent, continuous improv experience, or at an advanced level.

Price

Regular price: 90€ (discounts for Finland Improv Ry members)

If you have any questions, send us an email at finlandimprov@gmail.com.