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In Musical Improv Level 1, we’ll start to practice improvising music within structures that will make you look like a magician on stage. We will learn the basics of creating songs and applying them to improvised musical scenes. This is a fun and collaborative class where we build skills together as an ensemble, with ongoing direction and feedback to help you improve. This course will provide you with the initial training and foundational skills needed to begin building a strong musical improv practice.
No prerequisite, Musical Fun Times is recommended.

SUNDAYS, 3:00-5:00pm
September 7, 14, 21, 28
October 5, 19, 26 (no class on Oct 12)
No class show

Taught by Adina Katz with Peter Mika on the keysat The Wiggle Room

In Musical Improv Level 3, you’ll put all the pieces together to build long-form, narrative musicals. You’ll learn how to improvise a complete musical theatre comedy show with a linear story structure, using all the skills you’ve developed so far. We will strengthen your scene work, expand your musical repertoire with new song styles, and learn how to tie every element together. The class culminates in a final, improvised mini-musical performance presented to an audience. A second act will follow: an audience jam where people can sign up to play with you on stage!

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Musical Improv Level 2

September 8, 15, 22, 29
October 6, 20, 27 (no class on Oct 13)
Class show: Monday, October 27

Taught by Adina Katz with John Gilbert on the keys

Acting for Improvisers - Stanislavski & Scene Dynamics

“On the stage do not run for the sake of running, or suffer for the sake of suffering. Don’t act “in general”, for the sake of action; always act with a purpose.”
― Konstantin Stanislavski, An Actor Prepares

In this class, we'll play with objectives, super-objectives, and tactics. We'll learn healthy conflict dynamics, to recognize when a beat ends, and how to move forward with purpose. And we'll discover the benefits of both stumbling in with nothing and starting with a clear sense of direction.

YOUR HOST
Oliver Georgiou

What happens when an ensemble truly listens as one?

In this improv workshop, we’ll tap into chorus-style techniques to turn group awareness into spontaneous theatre magic.

Through playful games and heartfelt connection, you’ll discover how the ensemble voice can support, uplift, and energize; making every moment a shared spotlight.

YOUR HOST
Janne Richard

An introduction to figuring out how to include tech in your show and give that extra theatrical gloss to both short form and narrative improvised shows.

We'll go through the design process, and how you can incorporate technical design in the conception of your show, tools you might need and how to rehearse (and perform!) with techs.

YOUR HOST
Lindsey McGowen

Immerse yourself in an original format created by veteran improviser, Marc Rowland. Explore methods of weaving through scenes, using physicality to inspire the characters, choices and stories that follow. Get ready for an energetic, focused and relentless format!

YOUR HOST
Mark Rowland

In this workshop, we’ll look at how you, as a single performer can better support your scene partners. We’ll identify what makes a good team player in improv, and revisit some foundational improv skills that help us to support everyone on stage.

We’ll also practice specific support moves that you can deploy as needed in scenes, or from the sidelines/backline.

YOUR HOST
Claire Biddiscombe

Journey back in time to the late 16th century, a time rich with heroes, villains, lovers, and magical beings.

In this workshop we'll explore Shakespeare’s world through a variety of exercises that introduce us to his language, characters, and landscapes. We will explore tools such as asides and soliloquies using them as a means to make discoveries and further our scene work.

Come join me for a unique opportunity to expand your imagination.

YOUR HOST
Monika Schneider