Introductory Improvisation Workshops
Merlin Works Institute of Improvisation
Shortform Improv Foundation Series
Everyone starts with the Shortform Foundation Series. Here you will learn the fundamentals of gameplay and scenework while becoming the kind of person that is truly fun to play with. After Improv 101, Improv 201 and Improv 301, you will have a solid foundation in shortform gameplay and be ready for your big graduation show.
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FREE Intro to Improv Class
Want to taste a sample before you buy the whole box? Come on down to our Free Intro to Improv Class. Get to know our teachers and our style as we play fun, fast paced group games that teach us how to be more playful, spontaneous, and flexible.
Instructors: Shana Merlin
Saturday May 22nd 3pm - 5pm
At the Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Road
Price: FREE
Register Now by emailing shana@merlin-works.com your name to RSVP and save a spot.
Improv 101
For complete beginners and experienced actors, this workshop teaches the fundamentals of improvisation. The class's interactive exercises build listening and communication skills, heighten awareness and teach you how to be more playful, spontaneous and flexible. Play short form improv games like you see on TV's "Whose Line Is It Anyways?" in a fun and safe environment. (Class size limit = 16)
Instructors: Shana Merlin and Shannon McCormick
Improv 101 Mondays 8pm - 10pm May 24 - July 12, 2010 (8 meetings)
Price: $150 if you Register by midnight May 15th. $175 if you register after May 15th. Register Now and save $25.
At the Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Road
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**We offer four internships per two month class cycle. Interns staff the box office and light booth in the Gnap! Theatre Projects shows in exchange for free or reduced workshops. Please contact us at shana@merlin-works.com for more information
Most students should start with an Improvisation 101 class to get a solid base of fundamentals.
Improv 201
In this fun workshop, explore ensemble and co-creativity as we learn how to create scenes and stories made up on the spot. Focusing on group creativity, scene starts, characters, body language, comedy, and stage skills, we explore full scenes and show games while still having fun and celebrating risk taking. During this workshop, students will receive 1 on 1 evaluation of their strengths and opportunities. (Class size limit = 16)
Instructors: Michael Joplin and Shana Merlin
Saturdays 2:30pm - 4:30pm May 29 - July 17 2010(8 meetings)
Price: $150 if you Register by midnight May 15th. $175 if you register after May 15th. Register Now and save $25.At the Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Road
Recommended Reading: Impro: Improvisation and the Theatre
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Improv 301
In this workshop you hone your stage and comedy skills, while building on your improv fundamentals. Learn about different kinds of short form games using verbal restriction, emotional changes, jump and justify, physicality, audience interaction and film and tv styles. By the end of workshop you will be ready for your graduation show, a public performance in front of a paying audience, and be eligible to play in ongoing short form shows. (Class size limit = 16)
Instructors: Erin Molson and Lauren Zinn
Wednesdays 8pm - 10pm May 26 - July 14, (8 meetings)
Price: $150 if you Register by midnight May 15th. $175 if you register after May 15th. Register Now and save $25.At the Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Road
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