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Spontaneity | Spring 2020 | 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.

This class will cover concepts like:

• Yes And…
• Storytelling
• C.R.O.W. – the baselines of a scene
• Thinking quickly
• Accepting failure
• Strong Listening
• Being in the Moment

Dates: Sundays, April 19th – June 14 (no class May 24th)
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Instructor: Chris Jones
Location: The Upfront Theatre

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

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Spontaneity | Spring 2020 | 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.

This class will cover concepts like:

• Yes And…
• Storytelling
• C.R.O.W. – the baselines of a scene
• Thinking quickly
• Accepting failure
• Strong Listening
• Being in the Moment

Dates: Mondays, April 20th – June 15th (no class May 25th)
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Instructor: Linnaea Groh
Location: The Upfront Studio

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

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Advanced Spontaneity | Spring 2020 | Tuesdays

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.

This class will cover concepts like:

• Yes And…
• Storytelling – A Hero’s Journey
• A stronger understanding of C.R.O.W.
• Thinking quickly
• Scene work
• Mime Work
• Strong Listening
• Character Work
• Being comfortable presenting in front of others

Dates: Tuesdays, April 21st – June 9th
Time: 6:15 – 8:15pm
Instructor: Sammy Jolly
Location: The Upfront Theatre

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

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

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Characters & Relationships | Spring 2020 | Tuesdays

Discover the amazing characters you have ready to create and share at your fingertips.  This class will help you to quickly and easily create characters in the moment while giving them distinctive physical, vocal and emotional aspects.  Through these characters you will discover the difference between character choices in a scene and your own.  With these characters you will be able to build on the relationships between characters and find ways to give them depth and history.  You are guaranteed to walk away from this class with a back pocket full of fun new characters and an ability to create engaging relationships that move the scene forward.    

This class will cover:

• Vocal choices for characters
• Physical choices for characters
• Forming strong relationships
• Creating history for character and relationships
• Building stories from relationships
• Creating characters and relationships quickly
• Emotional depths in scenework

Dates: Tuesdays, April 22nd – June 10th
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Instructor: Dartanion London
Location: The Upfront Studio

Prerequisites: Completion of Advanced Spontaneity or permission of Education Director.

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

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The Harold | Spring 2020 | Wednesdays

Prerequisites: Completion of Advanced Spontaneity or permission of Education Director.

About the teacher: Dartanion is a comedian who is really named that, and has performed both standup and improv comedy across the country at theaters, clubs, and festivals. He was trained at Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles, has been a mainstage cast member at Jet City Improv in Seattle, and is currently on the mainstage at The Upfront Theatre in Bellingham.

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Youth Improv | Spring 2020 | Tuesdays
Ages 9-12 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. The students will be able to show off what they’ve learned in a showcase for family and friends at the end of the session.

Dates: Tuesdays, April 21st – June 9th

Showcase: Tuesday June 16th @ 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.

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Teen Improv | Spring 2020 | Thursdays
Ages 13-17 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. The students will be able to show off what they’ve learned in a showcase for family and friends at the end of the session.

Dates: Thursdays, April 23rd – June 11th

Showcase: Tuesday June 16th @ 6pm
Time: 4:30 – 6:00pm
Instructor: Jake Barrow
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.

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Youth Improv Camp | July 2020
Ages 9-12 years old.  Our instructors will guide students through improv games and exercises that will work out both their bodies and minds.  Our improv summer camp is fun and engaging while instilling great listening skills, team-building, and creative thinking. Bring family and friends at the end of the week to watch what the campers have learned in an improv showcase performed on The Upfront stage! This showcase will include improv sets from both youth and teen camps, and will be approx. 1 hour long.

Dates: Monday July 13th – Friday July 17th

Showcase: Friday July 17th @ 12pm

Time: 9:00am — 12:00pm

Instructor: TBD

Location: The Upfront Theatre

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

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Teen Improv Camp | July 2020
Ages 13-17 years old.  Our instructors will guide students through improv games and exercises that will work out both their bodies and minds. Our improv summer camp is fun and engaging while instilling great listening skills, team-building, and creative thinking. Bring family and friends at the end of the week to watch what the campers have learned in an improv showcase performed on The Upfront stage! This showcase will include improv sets from both youth and teen camps, and will be approx. 1 hour long. Please note that this camp is in the afternoon until Friday, where the teens will meet in the morning to conclude their session before the showcase.

Dates: Monday July 13th –  Friday July 17th

Showcase: Friday July 17th 12pm – 1pm

Time: Mon – Thurs 1:00pm – 4:00pm; Friday 9am – 12pm

Instructor:  TBD

Location: The Upfront Theatre

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

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Youth Improv Camp | August 2020
Ages 9-12 years old.  Our instructors will guide students through improv games and exercises that will work out both their bodies and minds.  Our improv summer camp is fun and engaging while instilling great listening skills, team-building, and creative thinking. Bring family and friends at the end of the week to watch what the campers have learned in an improv showcase performed on The Upfront stage! This showcase will include improv sets from both youth and teen camps, and will be approx. 1 hour long.

Dates: Monday August 10th – Friday August 14th

Showcase: Friday August 14th @ 12pm

Time: 9:00am — 12:00pm

Instructor: TBD

Location: The Upfront Theatre

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

REGISTRATION FOR CLASSES IS CURRENTLY SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Teen Improv Camp | August 2020
Ages 13-17 years old.  Our instructors will guide students through improv games and exercises that will work out both their bodies and minds. Our improv summer camp is fun and engaging while instilling great listening skills, team-building, and creative thinking. Bring family and friends at the end of the week to watch what the campers have learned in an improv showcase performed on The Upfront stage! This showcase will include improv sets from both youth and teen camps, and will be approx. 1 hour long. Please note that this camp is in the afternoon until Friday, where the teens will meet in the morning to conclude their session before the showcase.

Dates: Monday August 10th – August 14th

Showcase: Friday August 14th @ 12pm

Time: Mon – Thurs 1:00pm – 4:00pm; Friday 9am – 12pm

Instructor:  TBD

Location: The Upfront Theatre

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