Improv Classes -- Beginner and Experienced

New classes start February 6, 2010.

Class	Start	Finish	Description
Foundations of Improv	2/6	3/13	Foundations of Improv is a great workshop for someone who has never taken improv, as well as someone who is looking to learn a new improv style. This class focuses on the basics of improv, how to give simple, clear information to get a scene started, how to be changed by information given to you, and mostly to get out of your head, leave your inner critic at the door, and have fun on stage. prerequisite: none By the end of a 6 week session a student will know: Relaxation: Through warm-up (vocal & physical) they are given tools to relax under pressure and be "present". Having fun while frying. Letting go of the "getting it right" syndrome. Embracing Failure, Mistakes are truly Gifts. Basic Stage Presence: the student can be seen and heard, is not constantly upstaging or turning back on audience. Learn to build a scene by learning how to CROW (establish Character, Relationship and the Objective and Where of the scene) through a series of exercises where they learn CROW through their bodies and not just intellectually. They will be able to execute CROW or at least know when it isn't there. They will have an understanding of Building Characters, Emotions, Relationships, Objectives, Where's, Endowments, & Narrative. Saying Yes – able to move action and not block. Playing first offer out all the way until it organically flips into something else. Getting in tune with their own impulses and starting from that clear space – then learning to accept others impulses. Ensemble/making your partner look good, sharing control. Clicking into the Group Mind and getting out of your own way, serving your partner, making your partner look good, Letting go of Control: not planning ahead.

To register or for more information e-mail chris@louisvilleimprov.com or call (502) 485-9064

The cost is $25 per class or $20 if you pay for all classes in advance ($120 total). Class meets once a week on Saturdays for 2hrs- from 10am -12:00pm

All classes take place at the Louisville Improvisors training center at 627 S. 4th St.