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LEVEL 1 FOUNDATIONS
Wednesdays 10/27 – 12/8
(no class Thanksgiving week)
7-10 p.m.
$195
In this introductory class, we’ll explore the foundations of successful improvisation: agreement, collaboration and commitment. These skills enhance listening and play, while creating a strong foundation for improv comedy scenes. Emphasis on a supportive environment for creativity and building confidence.
LET’S GET PHYSICAL
Saturday 11/20
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
$20
In this workshop, we will be focusing on how making strong physical choices can impact characters, relationships, and help make your scenework more specific and alive!
INTRO TO IMPROV FREE WORKSHOP
Sunday 12/5
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Discover the laughs and joy improv comedy brings to the soul in a super-fun, 2 hour free workshop. Learn how to think on your feet, increase confidence, and build characters on stage. It’s a great way to test the waters. Open only to those that have never taken a Held2gether class before.
Pre-Requisite: None. Brand new to Held2gether
IMPROVISED HOSPITAL DRAMA
Tuesday 12/14
7 – 10 p.m.
$30
Comedic improv in the style of televised dramas like Grey’s Anatomy, ER, and Scrubs. Taught online with Zoom by Richard Martinez.
Prerequisite: Intermediate Improv Training
ALL LEVELS DROP-IN
Thursday 12/16
7 – 9 p.m.
$20
Come one, come all – to imbibe the holiday spirit and have a ball. Join Darren for a fun night of improv games and scenes for all levels.
HOLIDAY SONG DROP-IN
Saturday 12/18
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
$20
Join H2g Musical Director Scott Saegesser for the ultimate – a night of creating our own holiday songs! No singing expertise necessary, just a joyful spirit and previous improv experience. This will the first and last time these new classics are ever heard.
Prerequisite: Improv Level 1
LEVEL 3 CHARACTER
Mondays
1/3 – 2/21
7 – 9:15 p.m.
$195
The character is the heart of any great sketch or improv scene. We can create unique points of view and physicality to bring them alive. In this course, you’ll build your repertoire of characters through a variety of exercises, monologues and scenework. (physicality and voice).
Pre-Requisite: Level 2 Scenework and Instructor Permission
LONG FORM NARRATIVE
Tuesdays
1/4 – 2/22
7 – 9:15 p.m.
$195
This class focuses on long form narratives in improvisation. We’ll be playing as an ensemble to organically establish a coherent story with a protagonist, plot, growth and development of character, and a climax. For intermediate to advanced improvisers.
Prerequisite: Level 2 Improv & Instructor Permission
LEVEL 2 SCENEWORK
Wednesdays
1/4 – 2/23
7 – 9:15 p.m.
$195
Level 2 builds on the foundation learned in the Intro course, and propels you into the heart of improv – the scene. Through a variety of games and formats, you’ll focus on relationships, developing characters, and building your performance skills as you develop the playful improviser within.
Prerequisite: Level 1 Foundations
LEVEL 1 FOUNDATIONS
Thursdays
1/5 – 2/24
7 – 9:15 p.m.
$195
In this introductory class, we’ll explore the foundations of successful improvisation: agreement, collaboration and commitment. These skills enhance listening and play, while creating a strong foundation for improv comedy scenes. Emphasis on a supportive environment for creativity and building confidence.
