Improv 201: Tuesdays, July 23-September 10, 2024

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For students 18 and up.

Class Description

PREREQUISITE: Please have completed:

  • JP Improv 101, or
  • One or more semesters with a high school or college improv team, or
  • A beginner’s improv course at any theater (scout’s honor)

In Improv 201, students will build on the fundamental skills they learned in Improv 101. Over the course of eight weeks, we’ll explore:

  • How to add additional depth and realism to scenes by committing to prop and environment work
  • How to create more vibrant, engaging characters by exploring motivation
  • How to present a more compelling scene to the audience by thinking about stage presence, blocking, and projection
  • How to perform dramatic (in addition to comedic) scenes
  • How to play additional short-form improv games and long-form formats

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Improvise scenes and long-form sets that take character development into account
  • Run scenes together in montages lasting 15-20 minutes
  • Run a short performance with minimal participation from a director

Session Dates and Times

July 23, 7:00pm-9:00pm: Session 1

July 30, 7:00pm-9:00pm: Session 2

August 6, 7:00pm-9:00pm: Session 3

August 13, 7:00pm-9:00pm: Session 4

August 20, 7:00pm-9:00pm: Session 5

August 27, 7:00pm-9:00pm: Session 6

September 3, 7:00pm-9:00pm: Session 7

September 10, 7:00pm-9:00pm: Session 8 (showcase)

Location

Spontaneous Celebrations

45 Danforth St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Spontaneous Celebrations is steps away from the Stony Brook Orange Line stop, a 7-minute walk from the closest Route 39 bus stop, or a 9-minute walk from the closest Route 42 bus stop. Street parking is usually available nearby, though you might have to circle the block a few times to find a spot.