Creating Meaningful Moments on Stage

[kbadr]

Creating Meaningful Moments on Stage

Instructors: Kareem Badr, Kaci Beeler, Roy Janik
Tuesdays 7-9pm, July 8th-29th. $100

Great theatre is made up of great moments. We don't have the luxury of re-writes and planning in improv, but that doesn't mean we can't treat each moment on stage with importance and weight. In this 4 week class, you will learn to:

• - slow down and read your scene partners
  - be comfortable with being silent on stage
  - recognize the power of seeing characters change on stage
  - fulfill the promises your scene choices make to the audience
  - better commit to, and "stick", your choices on stage

This class is intended for improvisers who have a basic understanding of improv, but want to add depth to their scenework, or just want to be more comfortable doing scenes. Each week, you will learn new techniques for making your scene choices stronger, and put the techniques to use in a series of directed, and un-directed, scenes.

Tuesdays, 7-9pm
July 8th-29th
Hideout Theatre (607 Congress)
$100
Register now at AustinImprovClasses.com

About the instructors:
Kareem Badr, Kaci Beeler, and Roy Janik are members of the award-winning troupe Parallelogramophonograph. They perform, teach, and coach at various theaters around town and have an endless devotion to improvisational theatre.

What students have said:
"Roy and Kareem make the classroom setting so enjoyable that you almost don't realize you're learning, and suddenly after 2 hours you are a better improvisor."

"Everyone really enjoyed the sessions we had, we felt supported, encouraged and challenged all at the same time."

"Working with Roy and Kaci is a love fest. I have never had so much fun improvising in my life and may never have as much fun again."

[KathyRose]

why the conflict with Jam night?

[Roy Janik]

why the conflict with Jam night?

Good question!

A couple of reasons. First off, it was one of the few times we had available that The Hideout was also available (the class will be downstairs). Second, the time (7 to 9pm) is deliberately designed so that when people are done with the class they can head up to the show portion of the jam and watch/participate, depending on what's going on. And then everyone (jammers and students) can go over to Pint Night at the Dog n' Duck or some such.

[Jeff]

Creating Meaningful Moments on Stage

Instructors: Kareem Badr, Kaci Beeler, Roy Janik
Tuesdays 7-9pm, July 8th-29th. $100

Just in case there's somebody out there who doesn't realize how awesome it is that this class is being offered... it's really awesome! And wayyyy recommended!

[KathyRose]

oh, you persuasive devils! I'm in. Coming into improv as an actor, this sounds right up my alley.

[vine311]

This is also happening at the same time as the Start Trekkin' class/rehearsal thingy isn't it?

[Roy Janik]

This is also happening at the same time as the Start Trekkin' class/rehearsal thingy isn't it?

I'm not quite sure. I know there was some things with potential conflicts, but Andy gave us the go-ahead.

[Matt]

Right now, the Start Trekkin' workshop is slotted for 7-9 on Tuesdays in July. If the jam is in the classroom, trekkin is in the upstairs and this is in the downstairs, then we're still good. And, at long last, we'll have the entire Hideout active at once. Sweet!

[LisaJackson]

I hope you guys will do this again. I have rehearsal Tuesdays, but this looks wonderful.

[Roy Janik]

I hope you guys will do this again. I have rehearsal Tuesdays, but this looks wonderful.

Assuming the first one makes and is well received, you can bet we'll be doing it again.

[Roy Janik]

I've been trying to think of a sly way to bump this thread for days now, but I can't. If you have any interest in the class, feel free to talk to me about it, and what it entails. I'm super excited about it... And strangely, I'm excited about what I'll learn in the process of teaching it.

[Marc Majcher]

If you have any interest in the class, feel free to talk to me about it, and what it entails.

Super interested, but super busy. We'll chat.

[vine311]

If it weren't for the fact that I've already committed to something else in this exact time slot, I'd be all over this class big time. I will make a point to take it next time you offer it.

[Jon Bolden]

Is this course recommended only for more seasoned improvisers? Would a novice get more out of it in the future or does that matter? It sounds intriguing and the area of improv that I'm most interested in.

[Roy Janik]

Is this course recommended only for more seasoned improvisers? Would a novice get more out of it in the future or does that matter? It sounds intriguing and the area of improv that I'm most interested in.

I think the class will work just fine for newer improvisers. So long as you understand the basics of "yes, and"ing, and you have an energetic disposition and a can-do attitude, you'll be fine. We'll be there to help with scene setups and such if we feel it's necessary. in short, we've got your backs.

Feel free to contact me with more questions.