Foundation I for Teens

Instructor: Lorne Green
When: Saturdays 1 - 3pm
Duration: 6wks
Cost: $120

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.

There is no pre-requisite for this class.

Foundation II for Teens

Instructor: Lorne Green
When: Saturdays 1 - 3pm
Duration: 6wks
Cost: $120

This class builds on the basic skills learned in Foundation One, and adds a focus on becoming comfortable and articulate with the body.

Areas that will be explored:

• How the body can be a source of inspiration for emotional, character and narrative choices
• How to understand the subtle language of non-verbal communication
• How to instantly “physicalize” choices by dropping into the body and out of the head.

Prerequisite: completion of Foundation I or permission by instructor.

Foundation III for Teens

Instructor: Lorne Green
When: Saturdays 1 - 3pm
Duration: 6wks
Cost: $120

Students work on advancing the use of character development, and scene dynamics. What makes a scene “Pop”, how to tell longer narratives, and how to be emotionally connected in the immediacy of an improvised scene. Prerequisite: Completion of F2 or by permission of instructor.

This class will:

• Build strong ensemble work
• Ask you to keep the work simple
• Make you realize how little you have to do to be engaging

Prerequisite: Completion of Foundation II or permission by instructor.