Spotlight on Comedy Improv Summer Camp (Age 14-18)
Improv is acting without a script - making up scenes on the spot. Learn how to successfully and hilariously create an improvised scene.
John Barthelmes
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(344)
What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 35 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
A week long camp style class that would meet each day, culminating in a "performance" at the end of the last class. Improv (improvisation) is the theatrical art of making up scenes on the spot. In this class the student will learn the "rules" and techniques of improv to make a scene successful. In each session the students will be able to test out the newly learned skills in scenes they create with each other! Improv teaches cooperation, listening and public speaking skills. It also gives students a chance to stretch their creative minds in creating new characters and situations. Each session will start out with warmups. As we discuss each topic we will apply it directly through scenes and games. Each session will build on previous ones. Session 1 - Improv basics, warmups, getting to know everyone and getting comfortable with the idea of improv. Session 2 - Understanding the concept of "Yes and", how to move the scene forward, listening to your partners. Session 3 - Creating characters and using an environment. Session 4 - Story Telling Session 5 - Applying it all together in amazingly fun and funny improv games.
Learning Goals
The "rules" and techniques of comedy improv.
Teamwork - how to support and make your scene partner look good.
Making quick choices to apply to a scene.
Learn how to accept and build on a scene.
Learn how to make people laugh!
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2018
4.9
344reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I own and am the Artistic Director of a youth based educational Performing Arts Center. We produce over 20 plays and musicals each year which I direct, produce and music direct (and build sets, create props, run tech). I also direct plays and musicals in area elementary, middle and high schools as well as teach several acting and theatre performance courses at the college level. I have specifically been teaching and performing in varioud Improv troupes for over 20 years.Reviews
Live Group Class
$75
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
5-10 learners per class
