Spontaneity | Spring 2019 | Sundays

This class is great for beginners and those improvisers looking to get out of their heads.  The class will help you to pull new ideas from thin air and teach you the power of being in the moment and listening.  A strong focus on accepting ideas and adding on to them will provide you with the tools to be a great improviser and an awesome human being.  This class is guaranteed to help you get those creative juices flowing and lead you down the path of spontaneous creation.

Dates: Sundays, April 7th — June 2nd (No class May 26th)
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Instructor: Chris Jones
Location: The Upfront Theatre

Note: Must be 18 years or older to attend this class.

Spontaneity | Spring 2019 | Mondays

This class is great for beginners and those improvisers looking to get out of their heads.  The class will help you to pull new ideas from thin air and teach you the power of being in the moment and listening.  A strong focus on accepting ideas and adding on to them will provide you with the tools to be a great improviser and an awesome human being.  This class is guaranteed to help you get those creative juices flowing and lead you down the path of spontaneous creation.

Dates: Mondays, April 8th — June 3rd (No Class May 27th)
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Instructor: Anna Mostovetsky
Location: The Upfront Theatre

Note: Must be 18 years or older to attend this class.

Advanced Spontaneity | Spring 2019 | Wednesdays

This class takes a more focused look at expanding the student’s ability to instantly come up with new and imaginative ideas that partner with the information at hand; this involves listening to new input and directly expanding on that information.  The class will give students the confidence to put themselves out there and make anything work and is for both improvisers looking to be bolder in their craft and for use at work and home to raise confidence in the ability to engage with new customers, business partners, coworkers, and people in your daily life.

Dates: Wednesdays, April 10th — May 29th
Time: 6:00 — 8:00pm
Instructor: Samantha Jolly
Location: The Upfront Studio

Prerequisites: Spontaneity Class, minimal level of improv training, or permission of Education Director.

Two Person Scenework & Chemistry | Spring 2019 | Wednesdays

This class is all about giving you ample time to do scenework with a specific focus on two-person scenes and will give you the repetition you need to make that scenework come naturally. Students will gain familiarity and chemistry working together in scenes by being paired together for two weeks at a time…that means each student will get to work one-on-one with four different people through the course of the eight-week session. To get the most out of this class and to be able to gain the trust and chemistry of working with your partner, a commitment to attending class is extremely important so take that into account before signing up. Class is being limited to 10 people to ensure as much stage time as possible.

Dates: Wednesdays, April 10th — May 29th
Time: 6:00 — 8:00pm
Instructor: Kent Loomer
Location: The Upfront Theatre

Prerequisites: Characters & Relationships, Stage Ready Performance Improv, or Permission of the Education Director and/or Instructor

Discovery vs. Creation | Spring 2019 | Tuesdays

Creating a world requires magic. Discovering a world only requires exploration. This class will focus on learning to further your story and character development through simple observation and examination. Students will learn how detect and magnify tiny details into giant, world building offers that will reveal the realities of each unique, one of a kind scene. By becoming actively reactive, students will learn how and why to support themselves and their partners in every moment of every scene.

Dates: Tuesdays, April 16th — June 4th
Time: 6:15 – 8:15pm
Instructor: Tim Greger
Location: The Upfront Theatre

Prerequisites: Spontaneity Class, higher level of improv training, or permission of Education Director.

Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of Advanced Spontaneity, Environment, Characters & Relationships, & Storytelling

Stage Ready Performance Improv | Spring 2019 | Tuesdays

This class is for the serious improv performer.  It’s all in the name as this class prepares with the tools you need to wow an audience.  Heavy scene work, a focus on monologues, and both short and long form performance improv will be the focus points of this class.  Our experienced instructor will not only teach you highly used improv formats but show you how to be successful at performing them.

Dates: Tuesdays, April 9th — May 28th
Time: 6:15 – 8:15pm
Instructor: Billy Tierney
Location: The Upfront Theatre

Prerequisites: Spontaneity Class, higher level of improv training, or permission of Education Director.

Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of Advanced Spontaneity, Environment, Characters & Relationships, & Storytelling

Youth Improv | Spring 2019 | Tuesdays
Ages 9-13 years old. This course will excite and inspire students, introducing them to the wonderful world of improvisation! Through games and physical exercises, students will engage their imagination and creativity. They will practice teamwork and positive communication skills, building their confidence and discovering their own potential in a fun and safe group environment.

Dates: Tuesdays, April 9th — May 28th  (Showcase Tuesday June 4th @ 6pm)
Time: 4:30 – 6:00pm
Instructor: Linnaea Groh
Location: The Upfront Theatre

NOTE: When completing your purchase please leave the name and age of the child you are registering in the comments section of your order.

Teen Improv | Spring 2019 | Thursdays
Ages 14-17 years old. This course will excite and inspire students, introducing them to the wonderful world of improvisation! Through games and physical exercises, students will engage their imagination and creativity. They will practice teamwork and positive communication skills, building their confidence and discovering their own potential in a fun and safe group environment.

Dates: Thursdays, April 11th — May 30th  (Showcase Tuesday June 4th @ 6pm)
Time: 4:30 – 6:00pm
Instructor:  Linnaea Groh
Location: The Upfront Theatre

NOTE: When completing your purchase please leave the name and age of the child you are registering in the comments section of your order.