Funny Skit Club for Young Comedians: Tools and Skills for the Budding Actor
Learners will perform a new funny skit each week, gaining confidence in presenting in front of a group of peers and practicing acting and social skills. #creative
Meredith J. Berlin
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5.0
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What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Welcome to our Funny Skit Club for young comedians! Each week we will have a chance to laugh together and share our acting and comedy skills within the structure of a skit. We will practice and perform as a group. Some weeks we may have chances to work in a spotlight with a partner. In addition, learners will always get to choose whether they want to take the opportunity to share in the spotlight as a "solo performer." A typical day in class: - Meredith will explain and demonstrate the basic idea of the skit. - Learners will contribute ideas for characters or variations on the basic skit idea. -We will act out the basic skit and at least one idea from each learner as a group. -If applicable, learners will have the opportunity to perform the scene with a partner if they choose. -If applicable, learners will have the opportunity to perform a part of the skit as a "solo" if they choose. -We end by performing as a group one last time, and give ourselves a big round of applause! Here is a list of skits for each week (this list is updated every few weeks so that families will know what to expect). Fall / Winter 2023: Week of August 28: A very strange toy Week of Sept 4: Shrinking and growing Week of Sept 11: The talking chair Week of Sept 18: While I was out walking the dog... Week of Sept 25: The slippery slope Week of Oct 2: The mysterious machine Week of Oct 9: Night at the Museum Week of Oct 16: Bubbles Week of Oct 23: Special Delivery! Week of Oct 30: Things that seem scary but turn out to be fine or friendly Week of Nov. 6: Who stole the cookie? Week of Nov 13: The magic pencil Week of Nov 20: Don't wake the Sleeping Giant! Week of Nov 27: A trip to the zoo Week of Dec 4: A funny thing happened on my way home Week of Dec 11: "It's raining cats and dogs" and other funny expressions Examples of Previous themes from 2023: The Elevator The Talking Toy A Day at the Beach The Kitten Some Strange Snacks The Powerful Chair Drama in the Duck Family Half and half creatures (for example: mermaids, centaurs, gryphons) A mischievous mouse Sneaky Sea Gull The imaginary bench Who stole the Meow-na LIsa from the art museum in Paw-ris? The dog who wouldn't leave the house The cat who ruled the roost The melting ice/ice pop 2022: Week of January 3rd: The Talking Chair Week of January 10th: The Magic Toy Store No class January 17 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in the US Week of January 24: The Puddle Week of January 30th: The Disappearing Cheese Week of Febraury 7th: Rain, Rain Go Away Week of February 14: Night at the Museum Week of February 21: Sitting on the Imaginary Bench Week of February 28: Who Took the Cookie? Week of March 6: Buying Bananas Week of March 13: The Traffic Jam Week of March 20: It fell from the Sky... Week of March 28: Fortunately/Unfortunately Week of April 4: The New Pet Week of April 11: The Magic Book Week of April 18: The Powerful Pebble Week of May 2: Return of the Talking Chair Week of May 9: Nana's toy box Week of May 16: The amazing cookie. Week of May 23: In a deep, deep hole... Week of May 31: Grumpy old bear Week of June 6: Snack time Week of June 13: Growing and Shrinking Week of June 20: The sand castle contest Please note: For the month of July, only the Tuesday section will have class. One Monday section will resume on August 1, and the other will resume on September 12. July 5: The couch potato and other unusual guests July 12: Night at the Museum No class week of July 19 -- instructor will be traveling July 26: The swimming pool Week of August 1: The toy factory Week of August 8: Strange sounds (Please check your schedule, one section (Tuesday PST) does not have class this week.) Week of August 15: Super Powers (Please check your schedule, one section (Tuesday PST) does not have class this week because instructor will be teaching a 3 day "silly superheroes" camp. Please inquire if you are interested in a discount for this camp, I will be happy to provide one.) Week of August 22: The Watermelon Seed Week of August 29: Quickly changing weather Week of Sept. 5 (no class Monday because of Labor Day holiday in the United States) Secret Staircase Week of Sept. 12 Opposites Week of Sept 19: Silly mysteries and detectives Week of Sept 26: Bubbles Week of Oct 3: A big wind Week of Oct 10: Climbing a tree Week of Oct 17: Three Wishes Week of Oct 24: The mischievous guitar Week of Oct 31: Things that seem scary but turn out not to be scary Week of Nov. 7: If I could fly.... Week of Nov. 14: Following the animal tracks Week of Nov. 21: Who Stole the Cookie from the Cookie Jar? Week of Nov. 28 (no class on Monday this week) There's something in my shoe Week of Dec 5 (no class on Monday this week) Slippery ice ahead! Week of Dec 12 (no class on Monday or Tuesday this week) A surprising gift
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It would be great if the learners have the ability to move around a bit during our class. I will always provide choices that will work for learners who must remain seated and/or are using headphones connected to their device and can't move around much, but if possible learners may enjoy having some space to move their bodies.
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Meredith. My favorite thing to do is CREATE in community, and that includes collaborating with my community of learners here on Outschool. I love providing students with tools to communicate effectively and tell stories through writing, acting, movement, improvisation, drawing and design. I feel inspired as I watch their skills grow during our work together. I enjoy using my imagination and 30 years of teaching experience to plan each new class and customize the curriculum to match my students' interests and learning goals. Working in partnership with families and students is important to me, because as a parent I know how much it means to have a teacher take the time to really get to know my child and help them get the most out of an educational experience.
PLEASE NOTE: For most of July and August of 2023 I will be taking a break from teaching any live online classes. I look forward to seeing you in late August or September!
When I'm not teaching you can find me acting, directing or writing plays and books.
Some of my favorite acting roles include a monster, a fairy, a movie star and a queen.
I also like to play with my cat, draw, dance and take long walks by the lake near my home in Seattle, Washington, USA.
I grew up in New York City and received my BA at Yale College. I have performed and taught in many towns and cities in the United States. Some of my most inspiring experiences have been my years with Living Stage in Washington, DC and at Seattle Children's Theatre. I have also written a chapter book: "The Ghostlight Kids Get Hooked," an adventure that takes place backstage in a theater.
I would say the skill that most defines me as a teacher is listening carefully to what each student has to offer and weaving that into the direction a class is taking, whether that means centering a story on students' suggestions or recalibrating a lesson plan on the spot. My oldest child (now an adult) is neurodivergent, and I find that my experiences with my child and other ND students has made me a good partner for learners with a wide range of learning styles.
In addition to teaching creative drama, acting and Improv I have taught Math, Language Arts, Health Ed concepts and Science concepts to small groups of learners. I have training in trauma informed practices as well as techniques for teaching Social Emotional Learning through the Arts. I have experience leading friendship groups and community service projects.
I have been teaching for over 30 years and every day is a new, exciting adventure. I learn as much as I teach!Reviews
Live Group Class
$8
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 151 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
2-6 learners per class
