Info & Bookings
Character Crash Course
Everything you need to know about Groundlings-style character! This comprehensive overview of character-based improv focuses on defining and creating funny yet believable Groundlings-style improv characters, fueling character comedy within scenes, and exploring relationships.
Intermediate level. No previous experience with character necessary. But participants should possess a solid degree of proficiency with improv fundamentals.
- Workshop Session #1Friday, April 24, 2026
2:00–5:00pmThe Improv Conspiracy TheatreLevel 1 / 19–23 Meyers Place, Melbourne CBDView map & info
$110
Plus online booking fee of $2
Prices include GST
Important dates, venues & times
Course calendar
- Workshop Session #1Friday, April 24, 2026
2:00–5:00pmThe Improv Conspiracy TheatreLevel 1 / 19–23 Meyers Place, Melbourne CBDView map & info
Meet your teacher
Instructor Profile
Navaris Darson
In 2013, Navaris started teaching character-based improv at The Groundlings Theatre and School in Los Angeles. Within the past two years, in addition to serving as an instructor at The Groundlings and at Verve Studios in Arizona, Navaris has taught improv at UCLA and USC, and he’s served as a featured instructor and performer at the ITS Comedy Festival 2024 (Sydney), SAVI FEST 2025 (Arizona), Camp Improv Utopia West 2025 (California), and at Sacramento Comedy Spot.
As an improv instructor, Navaris stresses connection, specificity, and the importance of making joyous choices. He works with improvisers of all skill levels, and he greatly enjoys helping students develop improv skills that will benefit them professionally and personally.
