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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 MosesSchool at The Kaufman Center,
129 West 67th Street (btwn. Broadway & Amsterdam Ave.), Room 409. To register call 212-501-3360.
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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 MosesSchool at The Kaufman Center, 129 West 67th Street (btwn. Broadway & Amsterdam Ave.), Room 409. To reserve
a spot call 212-501-3360.
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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: Pearl Studios, 500 8th Avenue (btwn. 35th & 36th Streets), 12th
Floor. To register click here.
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 "Susan's teaching combines an extraordinary blend of support and direction. Her innate kindness gives
the least courageous student the courage to take risks.....Her inter- vention is never critical, but always instructive."
-- Deborah
Blau
Illustrator/Dsigner
& organizer of "Barefoot Boogie"
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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. To register click here. |
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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). To register click here.
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Tuesdays
June 28th - August 2nd
6:30 - 8:30 pm
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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. To register click here.
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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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Tuesday, June 21st
6:30 - 8:30 pm
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Mondays, June 6th - August 1st 6:30 - 9:00 (no class July 4th) (Plus 2 performances - Dates TBA) |
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