This course puts the fun in fundamentals! Learning improvisation or how to “create on the spot” gives young actors an active understanding of the ‘who, what, when and where’ of acting. While most acting training is based on conflict and opposing objectives, improvisation develops supportive, collaborative actors. In improvisation impulses are accepted and expanded upon, not rejected or stifled. Using the wonderful theater games of Viola Spolin and Keith Johnstone, actors learn to listen, work creatively, and build responsive, fearless physical and imaginative instruments.
Taught by members of outstanding, award-winning performance improv companies.
Available in the June Academy, July Academy, August Academy, Saturday Academy, Fall Program, and Spring Program
#Student Comments
"I laughed from the moment I walked in till I left. Everyone was so good I felt comfortable after the first 5 minutes. I learned so much and it was such a great experience."
"It was a lot of fun but I also learned that I can use it as a skill in auditions and commercials. It also made me jump into situations and think on my feet."
"The teacher was incredibly muti-talented. Amazing person who sees the good in everyone. Always pushed us above and beyond our potential. She has the ability to make anything and everything awesome!"
"This course was a lot of fun! I learned how to relax and just have a great time. The games were very beneficial, not just in improv, but I feel they helped me in my other classes as well. I loved how in this class I was able to learn to trust scene partners."
"I was able to come out of my shell and show my funny side and not be afraid of failing."
"I learned how to go with my instincts and not care what other people think."
"I really understand how to think on impulse now and go with an idea confidently."
"Learned to think on the spot."
"Learned to be more free, and ready to take on anything that came my way."
"Being able to loosen up and go with the flow of the scene. It was challenging for me not to be so logical. However this course helped me a great deal with this."
"BEST CLASS EVER!"
"The teacher was very funny, a people person, didn’t’ make anyone feel uncomfortable and didn’t do favorites."
"Teacher was really nice, gave great suggestions, and knows how to keep teenagers entertained and occupied."
"Teacher—so focused and talented at helping me understand and really flesh out my use of improv..She was always so funny, so much fun to work with and everything! Wonderful teacher."
"Very fun, energetic, enthusiastic, helped me a lot, especially as she brought an improvisation book for me, so I could get ideas for an improv troupe in Argentina."
"Loved everything! The games were non-stop fun! I disliked when the class always had to end."
