Arts
The Art of Improv for All Teen Actors - "Sketch Comedy!" Ongoing
Beginner to advanced. Acting & improvisation taught in a fun & challenging class, creating sketches and scenes: I tailor many of the challenges and scene starters for each group so you will not find them in any other acting class! #creative
Gordon Woolvett, ACTRA / UBCP / WGC
222 total reviews for this teacher
6 reviews for this class
Completed by 24 learners
13-18
year old learners
8th-11th
US Grade Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Level
4-10
learners per class
$18
Charged weekly
Meets 1x per week
Runs week after week
55 minutes per class
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Available times
Pacific
Description
Class Experience
_______________________________________ *If all my sections are too full or there aren't any that work for you: you can schedule a new section for your learner and wait for more to join. Do this by following the "show alternate times" link. **BACK TO SCHOOL: Get $15 off my classes with coupon code WOOLVBACK2SCHOOL15 until Oct 1, 2023. _______________________________________ Like the fun skits and characters you'll see on live tv comedy shows (ala SNL, SCTV, Whose Line is it Anyway etc.) ...
Because of my three basic rules, the following are encouraged and promoted for all students regardless of experience level: -Students learn to focus their minds and increase concentration -They practice and understand the importance of respect and teamwork. -They build confidence and gain tools to deal with nervousness or shyness through breathing and relaxation techniques, as well as through the success of performing with other students -They develop tools to “think outside the box” and generate new ideas’ in the moment’ -They learn how to shape and direct stories and narratives through miniature plots to ultimate resolutions When a student comes up with a new and spontaneous idea in the moment, and it works, they feel the instant thrill of success. They get a laugh from their group peers and they develop a new and deeper connection with their scene partner(s). My goal for every student is to equip them with the tools to be able to achieve that moment and experience that success for themselves.
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55 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
I make best efforts to avoid politics and religion or more "gruesome" subjects (horror and crime), but sooner or later a student will cast him or herself in the role of a religious leader or famous politician, or set a scene in a church or the Whitehouse etc., or pretend to be a serial killer or an investigator following up on the discovery of a body.... This is fictional drama and comedy. It is make-believe and it is important to the process to let their imaginations open up. We want them to explore their ideas unrestricted, as long as their ideas do not denigrate others or make another learner uncomfortable. I give all the students the option to chat me privately if they are uncomfortable with an idea so they can voice a concern without drawing attention to themself. Also, while I maintain a safe zone of inclusivity for all faiths and ideologies: hate speech, prejudice or cyber bullying will not be allowed and parents will be notified.
Teacher
Gordon Woolvett, ACTRA / UBCP / WGCActing & Improv For Kids and Teens
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Lives in
Canada222 total reviews
121 completed classes
About Me
Hi! Thank you for reading my profile :) I’m a fun and energetic acting teacher; an improv performer; a professional working TV & film actor; a screenwriter; a director; a soccer coach and a father of three. When I’m not teaching I perform live,...
