This workshop gets to the heart of improv for storytellers by exploring scenework for narrative longform. We explore deep Yes And, the power of repetition, physical storytelling, organic acting, scene start initiations, establishing a hero, raising the stakes and basic story structure. Scenework is both a microcosm and a building block of improvised comedic stories. (8 meetings. Class size limit = 14)

Saturdays 12pm – 2pm | May 19th – July 21, 2012 (No Class May 26th & June 16th) | with Shana Merlin

Price: $200 (Enter Discount code earlybird for $25 off). Discount code expires at midnight April 30, 2012.

Students currently enrolled in Merlin Works 301 improv class and enroll for the next session get a $25 discount. Coupon code: current.

Get a chance to make up a full broadway musical with a live pianist every week! After reviewing the basics of improvised songs such as rhyming, song structure, song styles, lyrics, duets, and communicating with the musical improviser, we’ll start learning all about musical theater. We’ll explore group numbers, romantic duets, dances and formations, singing through character, narrative arcs, reprises, and more. (8 meetings. Class size limit = 14)

Saturdays 2:15 – 4:15pm | May 19 – July 21, 2012 (No Class May 26th & June 16th), Graduation Show Sunday, July 22, 2012 8pm | with Aden Kirschner

Price: $250 (Enter Discount code earlybird for $25 off). Discount code expires at midnight April 30, 2012.

Students currently enrolled in Improvised Singing 201 and enroll for the next session get a $25 discount. Coupon code: current.