Do I need previous improv experience?

Previous improv experience is preferable but not required; the workshop is structured to support beginners while challenging returning improvisers.

How long is the class?

The session runs approximately three hours, with active exercises, paired work, and full-group rhythm rounds.

What language is the workshop in?

The workshop is conducted in English; check the booking page for any language-specific notes.

Bring water, comfortable clothes, and a notebook; vocal warmups are suggested before arrival.

Is this suitable for musical improv?

Yes—improvised rap and musical choices are central elements, making the class valuable for musical improv practice.

How do I book or check availability?

Use the referral booking link provided in the listing to see dates, times, and current availability.

Get Out of Your Head — Longform Improv Workshop with Luke Null in Amsterdam | Workshop | Theater

On a damp, laughter-filled evening in Amsterdam, a workshop room at Boom Chicago’s academy becomes a laboratory for risk. [Academy] “Get Out of Your Head” Longform Improv Workshop with Luke Null is a focused, three‑hour session that strips improv back to the essentials: listening, rhythm, and the brave joy of responding in real time. Located in Amsterdam, Noord‑Holland, Netherlands, the class gathers actors, comedians, and curious travelers who want to swap planning for play. Luke Null—former SNL cast member and iO alumni—leads exercises designed to move performers out of mental loops and into physical, musical choice. The room’s practical features—a small raised stage, microphones for rhythmic practice, and space for movement—shape the work: call‑and‑response drills, mirrored rhythm games, and improvised rap rounds that train breath, timing, and punchline. Improvised rap is a central focus; your fear of rhyming becomes an asset as you learn to treat lines like beats and reactions like hooks. Musical improv lovers gain a practical toolkit for song-based scenes, while newcomers find low‑pressure prompts that reward surprise. What makes this workshop unique in Amsterdam isn’t just the instructor’s pedigree, it’s the collision of American longform technique with the city’s famously eclectic performance culture. Amsterdam’s compact, canal‑ring neighborhoods mean audiences and performers share short walks, late cafes, and spontaneous post‑class jams. The practice room doubles as a cultural node: technical training meets local energy, and you leave not only with new skills but a sense of where English‑language improv sits inside the city’s broader arts scene. Expect a session built on iteration rather than lecture. Previous improv experience is preferable but not required; prepare to stand, move, and rap for stretches of time. Bring water, a voice‑warmup routine, and a willingness to fail smarter. This is a hands‑on, breath‑driven clinic, not a staged show; the payoff is practical—clearer listening, faster comedic choices, and a toolbox for musical moments. Whether you’re polishing an audition reel, expanding musical improv chops, or simply looking for a high‑energy way to meet fellow performers in Amsterdam, this workshop offers a compact, intense dive into presence and performance. For travelers who want more than a sightseeing postcard—who want to leave with a new skill and a handful of memorable, improvised songs—Luke Null’s class is an invigorating stop on Amsterdam’s creative map. Classes run as focused laboratories rather than performances; instructors give precise, corrective feedback between rounds, and partners rotate to sharpen listening under pressure. Expect constructive notes on phrasing and breath control, plus concrete warmups you can repeat alone. If you’re traveling, check the booking link for schedule changes and arrive warmed up. The result is straightforward: calmer instincts, quicker musical choices, and new people to trade scenes with after the workshop. Enjoy.

About Boom Chicago

Boom Chicago is an improv theatre and comedy venue based in Amsterdam, Noord‑Holland. The company programs a wide range of live entertainment, including short-form and long-form improv shows, stand-up comedy nights, special events, and workshops through its Academy.

Boom Chicago's calendar features headline performances such as The Famous Boom Chicago Comedy Show, Improv Spectacular, Sunday Night Live, and rotating guest acts including Ed Gamble, Fábio Porchat, Laureano Márquez, and international tours like Comedy Link Up featuring Jordan Rock.

The venue offers structured training with multiple Academy levels and electives: Intro to Improv, Level 2 (The 2‑Person Scene), Level 3 (Building Character), Level 4 (Advanced Scenework and The Joy Of Short‑Form Games), and Level 5 classes focused on long‑form play and hosting. Additional Academy programming includes musical improv intensives, comedy writing electives, student shows, and public jams and community nights such as Indie Night and Sketch Comedy Night.

Special events and collaborations are part of the program lineup — examples include Magic Bingo Brunch, Boom Gone Country monthly nights, Pro Wrestling Holland Live x Boom Chicago, and themed meet-and-greets with figures like Sjaak Swart. Premier seasonal and ticketed events range from Slide Slam PowerPoint Karaoke to holiday dinner-and-comedy shows.

Located in Amsterdam, Boom Chicago presents both local community nights and international touring acts, serving audiences and students seeking live comedy, improv training, and curated entertainment in Noord‑Holland. Show dates, times, and ticket information are listed per event to help visitors plan attendance and choose performances or classes in advance online easily.