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CLASSES: Register for ALL Session 2 classes ONLINE RIGHT NOW. *NEW LEVEL 3 SECTION ADDED.*
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A new section of Level 3: You has been added on Thursdays at 3pm, and will begin on March 1st.
Upcoming Schedule
IMPROV TRAINING CENTER:
(7 weeks, classes are 3 1/2 hours)
Level 1: Introduction to Improv (7 weeks) – $350
In this class you are introduced to all the fundamental skills of improvising, while improving your ability to listen and explore the power of building off of other people’s ideas. Level 1 is a survey of the entire program, exposing you to the elements of scene work and the various skills involved in creating well-acted, comedic improvisation.
SESSION 2, 2012
Mondays: 7-10:30 PM (Begins 2/20) – Paul Vaillancourt (Loft)
Tuesdays: 3-6:30 PM (Begins 2/21) – Dave Hill (Loft)
Thursdays: 7-10:30 PM (Begins 2/23) – Matt Craig (Loft)
Saturdays: 11:30 AM-3 PM (Begins 2/25) – Mike Betette (Loft)
Sundays: 11:30 AM-3 PM (Begins 2/26) – Levin O’Connor (Loft)
Register for Level 1: Introduction To Improv
Level 2: Character & Game (7 weeks) – $350
With the basics of listening and building off of other people’s ideas under your belt, you will now go far deeper into all aspects of creating and playing characters founded in strong points of view. You will learn how to identify, create and play comedic games in your scenes, as we break down the elements of a comedic improv scene, demystifying what goes into making a scene funny and its comedic characters believable. Passing this level qualifies you to move on to Level 3 of our Improv Training program, as well as take any classes in our Industry Improv program
SESSION 2, 2012
Tuesdays: 7-10:30 PM (Begins 2/21) – Megan Grano (Loft)
Wednesdays: 7-10:30 PM (Begins 2/22) – Aaron Krebs (Studio 2)
Saturdays: 11:30 AM-3 PM (Begins 2/25) – Bridget Kloss (DCT)
Sundays: 11:30 AM-3 PM (Begins 2/26) – Annie Kouris (DCT)
Register for Level 2: Character & Game
Level 3: You (7 weeks) – $350
Building off of and advancing all of the skills from Levels 1 and 2, this class will help you figure out what your own comedic point of view is, what your instincts are as a performer, and how you can continue to stretch yourself and increase your versatility. Classes will be limited to 12 people so we have plenty of time to focus on your strengths and weaknesses as a performer, and help you gain greater self-awareness by understanding what we all see when you walk into the room and onto the stage. We will do this while forwarding all of your skills as an actor/improviser: listening, building ideas, creating and playing characters, creating and playing comedic games, etc. Passing this level qualifies you to move on to our advanced levels of improv training.
SESSION 2, 2012
Mondays: 7-10:30 PM (Begins 2/20) – Seth Weitberg (Studio 2)
Tuesdays: 11:30 AM-3 PM (Begins 2/21) – Dave Razowsky (DCT)
Thursdays: 7-10:30 PM (Begins 2/23) – Seth Weitberg (Studio 2)
Saturdays: 11:30 AM-3 PM (Begins 2/25) – Seth Weitberg (Studio 2)
Level 4: Advanced Scene Work (7 weeks) – $350
Based on solid acting, character work and scenic game play, this level aims to vault you forward to high degrees of proficiency and consistency in all aspects of your scene work, building up the necessary skills to not just create rich comedic scenes that stand alone, but that can also serve as the main substance of a long form piece.
SESSION 2, 2012
Mondays: 7-10:30 PM (Begins 2/20) – Craig Cackowski (DCT)
Wednesdays: 7-10:30 PM (Begins 2/22) – Craig Cackowski (Loft)
Saturdays: 3-6:30 PM (Begins 2/25) – Shulie Cowen (Loft)
Register for Level 4: Advanced Scene Work
Level 5: Harold (7 weeks) – $350
You will learn all of the elements of the long form piece iO was founded on, The Harold, including openings, beat structure, non-scenic group games, organic group work, advanced support moves, and how to use variety and texture to create a show that explores an idea that the group creates together. This level includes four performances on one of the iO stages.
SESSION 2, 2012
Tuesdays: 7-10:30 PM (Begins 2/21) – Molly Erdman (DCT)
Saturdays: 3:00-6:30 PM (Begins 2/25) – Bridget Kloss (Mainstage)
Class show dates TBA – Sundays at 6:30 PM in the Loft
Level 6: Advanced Harold (7 weeks) – $350
Armed with the ability to execute all of the elements of a Harold, you will now learn how to improvise the structure of your shows, leading to wildly inventive pieces that challenge you to express yourself to the fullest extent of your creativity, and help that creativity evolve. This level includes four performances on one of the iO stages.
SESSION 2, 2012
Thursdays: 7-10:30 PM (Begins 2/23) – Brandon Sornberger (DCT)
Class show dates TBA – Sundays at 6:30 PM in the DCT and the Loft
Register for Level 6: Advanced Harold
Level 7: Graduate Level – Creating Your Own Show (7 weeks) – $350
In this final level, the teacher takes on the role of director, working with you and your classmates to help you create a show based on your very own improv form. This level includes four performances on one of the iO stages and all shows will be considered for longer runs upon their completion.
SESSION 2, 2012
Wednesdays: 7-10:30 PM (Begins 2/22) – Dave Hill (DCT)
Saturdays: 3-6:30 PM (Begins 2/25) – Eric Hunicutt (Mainstage)
Class show dates TBA – Sundays at 6:30 PM in the DCT
Register for Level 7: Graduate Level – Creating Your Own Show