Interested in trying your hand at improv? We've got three workshops this year, so give it a try! This is your chance to learn from some of the area's most accomplished improvisers, and to have a blast doing it. No need to pre-register, just show up at the door. All workshops are at Perishable Theatre, 95 Empire St, Providence. The cost is $5 - cheap! Read more about the classes and the teachers below.
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Intro to Shortform Friday June 25, 5:30 - 7:00 Do you love watching "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Wish you could jump up there and play, but the idea of Improvisation scares you to death? This workshop offers an introduction to the world of improv, tackling a handful of the classic short form games and focusing on the basic skills: teamwork, listening and acceptance. Casey Seymour Kim is in her 10th year with Improv Jones, and has helped organized the Fest since its inception. She has taught improv courses at School One, RIC and URI, and is an Artistic Associate at the Sandra Feinstein Gamm Theatre. |
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Teen Improv Saturday June 26, 2:00 - 3:30 This class will focus on the fundamentals of improvisation for teens. Topics that will be explored include creating comedic improvised scenes, building comfort on stage, and honing listening skills. This will be an opportunity for participants to explore and develop their creativity as well as their teamwork skills. Mike Varejao has been a member of Unexpected Company since 2004. He has studied improv at UCB Theatre, Magnet Theater, and Improv Boston, as well as taken a bunch of workshops. He is a member of GOAT MOTHER, and a past member of I Pulled My Quad. |
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Intro to Longform Saturday June 26, 2:00 - 4:00 Longform allows you to create whole improv worlds in no time, to follow storylines, develop character arcs, and make connections between seemingly unrelated elements. Satisfying improv. Learn how to get started on your journey. Mauro Hantman is a founder of the Providence Improv Fest, director of The Trinity Zoo, a founding member of Improv Jones, and a member of the resident acting company at Trinity Rep. He has been improvising for 18 years. |