The first three weeks of this workshop will be dedicated to learning improvisational skills and honing improv scenes and games which will be used in a live improv performance.  The final week will be a rehearsal, followed by the Workshop Show. Friends, family, and the general public will be invited to the show, allowing students to gain the valuable experience and joy of performing in front of a live audience. 

                                    Dates: August 25 - September 15, 2012

Improvisation for the Actor

Although improvisation appears to be free-form, it is actually a structured process using techniques that can benefit actors in a variety of situations. Learn to make clearer, quicker and more definite choices. Listen and communicate better, and muffle your personal editor which often blocks you from being more creative and open in your acting.               

Zenprov

Zenprov is a more advanced class for those with experience in acting and/or improvisation, dealing with how to free yourself to become spontaneously brilliant. Zen and improv techniques are used to train students to recognize and release distracting thoughts which can block you from performing at your best, and discover emotions to ground your performance. Intermediate and Advanced Level.

Musical Improv:  How to Compose Wonderful Improv Songs with or without Musical Talent!

This jam packed, fast paced, and fun workshop teaches the secrets of creating and performing excellent musical improv. You’ll learn the basics (melody, rhyming, lyrics, emotions, movement, etc.), and the different skills needed in performing songs in both short form and long form improv shows.  All are welcome - from the beginner with no musical experience to students who have studied for a while and want to get more solid in their skills.