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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
February 18, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Session 1
February 25, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Session 2
March 4, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Session 3
March 11, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Session 4
March 18, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Session 5
March 25, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Session 6
April 1, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Session 7
April 8, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Session 8 (showcase)
Location
633 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
The first Baptist Church is on the same corner as a 39 bus stop (Centre St @ Myrtle St) and is a 10-minute walk from the Green Street stop on the Orange Line.
Some street parking is available, but you may have to circle the block a few times to find a spot.