Spontaneity | Fall 2018 | 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, September 30th — November 18th
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Instructor:  Jarrett Galante
Location: The Upfront Theatre

Spontaneity | Fall 2018 | 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, October 1st — November 19th
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Instructor:  Gillian Myers
Location: The Upfront Theatre

Advanced Spontaneity | Fall 2018 | 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, October 3rd — November 28th (No Class October 31st)
Time: 6:00 — 8:00pm
Instructor:  Sammy Jolly
Location: The Upfront Studio

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

Physicality in Improv | Fall 2018 | Wednesdays

This class focuses on the more physical aspects of performing improv comedy.  It will cover everything thing from tasking, to movement on stage, miming techniques, using distance to portray emotions and intentions, to embodying characters using physical traits.  Prepare to stretch both your mind and body in this engaging class that gets you on your feet and away from the dreaded “talking heads” scenes.

Dates: Wednesdays, October 3rd — November 28th (No Class October 31st)
Time: 6:00pm — 8:00pm
Instructor:  Kris Erickson
Location: The Upfront Theatre

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

Characters & Relationships | Fall 2018 | 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.    

Dates: Tuesdays, October 2nd — November 20th
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Instructor:  Kent Loomer
Location: The Upfront Studio

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

Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of Advanced Spontaneity.

Stage Ready Performance Improv | Fall 2018 | 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, October 2nd — November 20th
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
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

Teen Improv | Fall 2018 | 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, September 27th — November 15th (Showcase Monday November 19th @ 6pm)
Time: 5:00 – 6:30pm
Instructor:  Sammy Jolly
Location: The Upfront Studio

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

Youth Improv | Fall 2018 | 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, September 25th — November 13th  (Showcase Monday November 19th @ 6pm)
Time: 4:30 – 6:00pm
Instructor: Gillian Myers
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.