Joining an improv class is like stepping into a world of endless possibilities, where laughter, creativity, and excitement reign supreme. It's the ultimate playground for your imagination, a place where you can leave your inhibitions at the door and let your inner comedian shine. In improv, every moment is an opportunity for spontaneity, where you'll surprise yourself and others with your quick wit and clever comebacks. It's a thrilling journey of self-discovery, a chance to boost your confidence, and a fantastic way to unwind and destress. So, if you're looking for an incredibly fun and exciting class that will not only leave you in stitches but also equip you with essential life skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, then improv is your ticket to a world of laughter, learning, and unforgettable experiences!

Things that we will learn in this class: 

Creativity and Innovation: Improv encourages you to think on your feet, tap into your creative instincts, and generate ideas quickly. This skill can be valuable in various aspects of life, including problem-solving and brainstorming in professional settings.

Communication Skills: Improv helps improve your verbal and non-verbal communication skills. You learn to listen actively, adapt to others, and effectively convey your thoughts and emotions. These skills are transferable to everyday conversations, public speaking, and presentations.

Confidence Building: Overcoming the fear of making mistakes in front of an audience or peers can significantly boost your self-confidence. As you gain experience in improv, you become more comfortable taking risks and handling unexpected situations.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Improv relies heavily on collaboration with fellow performers. You must trust your team members, support their ideas, and work together to create a cohesive scene. These teamwork skills can be applied in group projects, professional relationships, and social interactions.

Stress Reduction and Fun: Engaging in improv can be a great stress reliever. The lighthearted and playful nature of the activity promotes laughter and fun, which can reduce stress and enhance your overall well-being. It's an enjoyable way to relax and unwind.

Whether you're an aspiring actor or simply looking to improve your communication and creative skills, improv can offer you a wide range of advantages. For those looking at going into acting this class will also cover the essentials of: Variety in Voice, Body Consciousness, Emotion and Story in a Character. 

We will use a variety of fun and engaging exercises and games to give students an opportunity to immerse themselves in the art of improv and we will learn by doing. 

Nov 6-12
Intro Games may include: 
Week One: Theatre games will include but not be limited to:
Name and Action (getting to know names)
Aquarium Name Game
Murphy game ("I am a…")
Three things
Funny Voice ("to be or not to be")
Leader

Nov 13-19
Creating Characters: 
Theatre games will include but not be limited to:
Introduce me
--Introduce me Class List
--Introduce me student choice
--Introduce me Teacher list
Telephone (after Introduce Me)
Interview Me

Nov 20-26
Commercial: 
Week Three: Games will include but not be limited to:
Commercial
Commercial, class items

Nov. 27-Dec. 3
Improv: 
Week Four: Games will include but not be limited to:
News Cast
Machine
T.V.
Panel of Experts (“that’s right and”)

Dec 3-10
Storytelling:
Games will include but not be limited to:
Freeze and Justify
Fortunately/Unfortunately
Three Headed Oracle
“Wait! ____tells it (this part) better”
Narrator/silent film

Dec 11-17
Song and Dance: 
Games will include but not be limited to:
Hot Spot Songs
Dance Moves to create characters: float, glide, flick, punch, wring, press
Zoom Dance Leader
Ballad

Dec 18-22
Song and Dance: 
Games will include but not be limited to:
Hot Spot Songs
Dance Moves to create characters: float, glide, flick, punch, wring, press
Zoom Dance Leader
Ballad

No classes Dec. 23-Jan 1

Jan 2-7
Tongue Tied: 
Games will include but not be limited to: 
Boss excuse
What are you doing?
Monologue
Gibberish


Games will include but not be limited to: 
Utter Nonsense
Emotion tags
Circle Cross (all students)
Circle Cross differently (one at a time)
Ball of Energy
Word Association: Players take turns saying words that are associated with the previous word, without hesitation.

Gibberish Translator: One player speaks in gibberish, while the other player translates the gibberish into coherent sentences.

Sound and Motion: Players make random sounds and movements that others must imitate.

Three-Headed Expert: Three players answer questions from the audience as if they are one expert with three heads.

New Choice: Players perform a scene, and at any point, the director can call "New Choice," and the last line or action must be replaced with something else.

Questions Only: Players have a conversation using only questions.

Props: Players use imaginary objects as props in scenes.

Alphabet Game: Players perform a scene where each sentence starts with the next letter of the alphabet.

Scene Replay: After performing a scene, players must recreate it with a new twist.

Five Things: In this guessing game, players guess five things about a person or object based on clues given by other players.

Press Conference: One player is interviewed while others guess their identity and ask questions.

Forward/Reverse: Players perform a scene, and the director can call "Forward" to continue or "Reverse" to reverse the action.

Bus Stop: Players take on the roles of passengers at a bus stop, each with a unique and strange character.

Party Quirks: One player hosts a party while the others attend with unique and quirky characteristics.

Hot Seating: One player is the "hot seat" and must answer questions from the audience.

Emotional Rollercoaster: Players must switch between a range of extreme emotions during a scene.

Newscast: Players perform a live news broadcast where they must incorporate student suggestions into the story.

Conducted Story: One player starts a story, and others can chime in to continue the narrative.

Sound Effects: One player provides sound effects while another performs a scene.

Blind Line: Players perform a scene and must incorporate lines of dialogue added by other students in chat. 

Slow-Motion Scene: A scene is performed in slow motion, with players miming exaggerated actions.

Survivor: Players take on the roles of castaways on a deserted island and must vote each other off the island.

Good, Bad, and Ugly Advice: Players give advice on a topic as the "good," "bad," and "ugly" advisors.

Soap Opera: Players perform a dramatic and over-the-top soap opera scene.

Sentences: Players take turns speaking one word at a time to create a cohesive sentence or story.