The Deconstruction

Learn the improv long form, The Deconstruction (or “Decon”). This 6 week class will break down all the components and structure. The course will end with a performance of the form.

The Decon and the Harold are the two forms every improviser should learn. The Harold gave us modern sit-com structure while The Decon provided the toolbox for modern comedy’s more expansive, gonzo, and self-referential content.

This class is for anyone who wants to both practice more precise, connected listening and more punchy game-based scenes. This form consistently wows and delights audiences and often makes them think. How many improv shows have you been to that do that?

The class will end with a performance to showcase the form.

About the teacher
Adrian Vazquez started teaching improv in 2005. He has produced several improv shows including a musical improv show about a band in which the performers played all the instruments, a birthday-party themed puppet improv show with two ongoing narratives and cupcakes for the audience, and a fully-costumed D&D-themed show (Party Onward, now playing!). You can see him perform in a number of monthly shows at All Out Comedy. The Deconstruction is his absolute favorite form to teach to indie teams and advanced students!

Requirements: This is an advanced topics class that is appropriate for players who have completed at least level 4 at All Out Comedy (or equivalent at another theater).

Dates: Thursdays, 7:00pm-9:30pm, April 10-May 15

Performance Dates: May 18, Sunday, 5:30pm

Registration: $266

Location: All Out Comedy Theater, 2550 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612