Spring Session 2018 Classes

Spontaneity | Spring 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, April 15^th – June 3^rd
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Instructor: Anna Mostovetsky
Location: The Upfront Theatre

Advanced Spontaneity | Spring 2018 | Thursdays

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: Thursdays, April 19^th – June 7^th
Time: 5:30 – 7:30pm
Instructor:  Samantha Jolly
Location: The Upfront Studio

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

Characters & Relationships | Spring 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, April 17^th – June 5^th
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Instructor: Yonk Reinemer
Location: The Upfront Studio

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

Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of Advanced Spontaneity.

Improv Games | Spring Session | Wednesdays

This is the class you have been looking for to learn and play the funnest and most interesting improv short form games in the business.  We will run you through the in and outs of a variety of different games and make sure you know how to succeed in each one.  This class will also give you the tools to become a great host and refine your skills at introducing a game.  Don’t miss out on this amazing improv games class that have you laughing and learning the whole way through.

Dates: Wednesdays, April 18^th – June 6^th
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Instructor: Yonk Reinemer
Location: The Upfront Theatre

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

Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of Advanced Spontaneity.

Teen Improv | Spring 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, April 19^th – June 7^th  (Showcase Tuesday June 12^th @ 6pm)
Time: 5:00 – 6:30pm
Instructor: Jake Barrow
Location: The Upfront Theatre

Youth Improv | Spring 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, April 17^th – June 5^th   (Showcase Tuesday June 12^th @ 6pm)
Time: 4:30 – 6:00pm
Instructor: Gillian Myers
Location: The Upfront Theatre