Adult Classes
in Manhattan
(see class descriptions for exact locations and registration instructions)
Upcoming Classes: Free
Intro Wkshop, Improv I
Unlock Your Creativity!
Learn...
Basic improv techniques
Story development skills
Character Creation
Experience...
Freedom of Expression
Mutual Support
Spontaneity
**Free** Introductory Workshop
Wednesday, March 21st, 7:00 - 9:00 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!
LOCATION: The Lucy Moses School, 129 West 67th Street
(btwn. Broadway & Amsterdam)
To reserve a spot call 212-501-3360.
Improv I
($210)
Wednesdays, March 21st - May 9th, 7:00 - 9:00 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.
LOCATION: The
Lucy Moses School, 129 West 67th Street (btwn. Broadway & Amsterdam).
To register please call 212-501-3360.
Improv II
($295)
[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, David Broome, who specializes in musical improvisation. The class will culminate in a Performance. REGISTER
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.
LOCATION: [TBA] .REGISTER
Improv Lab
($325
[TBA]
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)
[Dates 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: Champions Studios, 357 West 39th Street (btwn. 8th & 9th Aves.)
14th Floor, Check board for Studio #
Drop-In Classes
($20)
[TBA]
Prerequisite: IMPROV II or comparable training. De-stress, laugh and have fun. Practice
what you've learned so far and learn a few new games and scenes. Keep your skills up, have fun and improvise with new people.
No need to make a reservation, just drop in.
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