Adult Classes
in Manhattan
(see class descriptions for exact locations and registration instructions)
Unlock Your Creativity!
Learn...
Basic improv techniques
Story development skills
Character Creation
Experience...
Freedom of Expression
Mutual Support
Spontaneity
**Free** Introductory Workshop
Tuesday, June 18th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Susan will lead the group through enjoyable theater games, skill-building
exercises and scene work. You will learn some basic improv techniques that will be expanded on during the 6-week class (see
description below), and gain an understanding of how improv skills can unblock your creativity and give you more confidence on and
off stage -- all while having lots of fun!
Improv I
($205)
Tuesdays, June 25th - July 30th , 6:30 - 8:30 pm
This class is for actors and non-actors alike.
During the 6-weeks you will learn and hone basic and advanced improv techniques. Through theater games, body awareness exercises,
story development skills, and character creation you will learn techniques that will help you to unblock your creativity. A safe,
supportive and nurturing atmosphere is created in which each student can be spontaneous, uninhibited and more comfortable with verbal,
emotional and physical expression.
REGISTER: Call 212-501-3360 during office hours (M-Th, 9am-7pm, Fri/Su 9am-5:30pm)
Improv II
($270)
Mondays, April 22nd - June 17th
(no class May 27th - Memorial Day)
Class Performance Date TBA
Prerequisite: IMPROV
I or comparable training. You will continue to work on challenging scene work as well as character creation, storytelling, physical/verbal
expression, environment work, as well as hone basic and advanced improv techniques. Building trust and cooperation within the group
will continue to be stressed. In addition, there will be two musical sessions with pianist, John Zych, who specializes in musical
improvisation. The class will culminate in a Performance (Date TBA).
REGISTER: Call 212-501-3360 during office hours (M-Th, 9am-7pm, Fri/Su 9am-5:30pm)
Improv III
($315)
[TBA]
*Plus 2 performances
Prerequisite: IMPROV II or comparable training. This class will include
an intro-duction to long form improv, a continuation of musical improv (including more complex song structures), acting techniques
and character development skills. Working as an ensemble that trusts and supports each other will be stressed, as well as taking
bigger emotional risks, expanding your verbal and physical "comfort zones", raising your awareness of others and the environment,
and letting go of inhibitions. The class will conclude with 2 performances at a local theater. REGISTER
LOCATION:
Prerequisite: IMPROV IV. Improv Lab (a/k/a Improv Addicts Clinic) This class is an opportunity
to practice and hone everything you've learned so far and to learn a few new forms, including musical forms. This class will
concentrate on expanding your palate of emotional choices, your array of characters, building on your strengths and
strenghtening your skills in areas where you individually need to concentrate. REGISTER
Improv IV
($325)
[TBA]
Prerequisite: IMPROV III. This course has been dubbed Improv I(ntra) V(enous) by those who are
now addicted to improv and must get their fix. This class is a continuation of long form improv. Forms learned in Improv
III will be further honed and new forms will be introduced. Editing techniques will be practiced as well. Character development,
creating relationships, building a strong ensemble, and expanding your emotional vocabulary will be worked on. In addition,
new musical forms will be added to your repertoire. The class will culminate with a performance (Dates TBA). REGISTER.
LOCATION: