OOB 2009 Workshops are Live!

smerlin · Post by **smerlin** » August 3rd, 2009, 1:15 pm

We've lined up some amazing Master Classes this year for OOB. Each of the 7 classes last 4 hours, so you get lots of quality time and scenework with your teacher. And these instructors are top notch. Class size is limited and this year's OOB is bigger than ever, so I recommend registering early.

Workshops are taking place Friday - Monday of OOB. Registration and more information at http://www.outofboundsimprov.com/2009/workshops.html

Here's an overview:

Friday
9/04 Noon-4 pm

Bill Arnett of Omega 2 and iO Chicago (Chicago, IL) -- Playing the Moment

Rebecca and Rich Sohn of Idiot Tango and The Annoyance
(Chicago, IL) -- 3-D Improv

Saturday
9/05 Noon-4 pm

Patti Stiles of Impro Melbourne (Melbourne, Australia) -- Creative Impulse and Narrative Intuition

Jill Bernard of SCRAM and Drum Machine (Minneapolis, MN) -- If it Makes You Happy

Sunday
9/06 2-6 pm

Joe Bill of SCRAM and The Annoyance (Chicago, IL) -- The Improv Scene and Intensive Feedback Buffet

Rich Talarico of Dasariski, SNL, MAD-TV, etc. (Los Angeles, CA) -- Plotless Improv at The Salvage Vanguard Theater, not The Hideout

Monday
9/07 Noon-4 pm

Craig Cackowski of Dasariski, Second city, etc. (Los Angeles, CA) -- Sustaining a Scene

kaci_beeler · Post by **kaci_beeler** » August 3rd, 2009, 4:32 pm

Woop! Just registered for the Patti Stiles workshop!

DollarBill · Post by **DollarBill** » August 4th, 2009, 10:24 am

If you've never taken a Joe Bill class I would recommend it. He throws out many sweet pearls of wisdom that are easily absorbed and can be made useful right away.

TexasImprovMassacre · August 5th, 2009, 9:07 pm

Bill Arnett is Improv is Bill Arnett

beardedlamb · Post by **beardedlamb** » August 27th, 2009, 1:22 am

- WORKSHOP UPDATE -

We expect these all to fill up sometime next week. We're toying with adding more but there are logistical issues. Get on this now while you still can.

Plenty space left in the Sohns' 3-D Improv
2 left in Arnett's Playing the Moment

1 left in Patti Stiles' Creative Impulse Narrative Intuition
2 left in Jill Bernards' If it Makes You Happy

1 left in Talarico's Plotless Improv
Joe Bill's class has no limit!!!! and it's about direct feedback scenework

2 left in Cackowski's Sustaining a Scene

MORE INFO: http://www.outofboundsimprov.com/2009/workshops.html

Justin D. · Post by **Justin D.** » August 27th, 2009, 1:21 pm

beardedlamb wrote:- WORKSHOP UPDATE -

1 left in Talarico's Plotless Improv

Not anymore! And I didn't get it either! Dammit. I really wanted to take this one and just missed out on getting a spot.

beardedlamb · Post by **beardedlamb** » August 28th, 2009, 11:38 am

We opened up a few more slots in these classes so the max is 16.

We have also added an audit option for things that are sold out. You can pay $20 to just sit and watch, take notes, and digest from a distance. You won't be allowed to get up and get instruction, but it could be sweet if you're feeling any recession-burn.

Plenty space left in the Sohns' 3-D Improv
4 left in Arnett's Playing the Moment

2 left in Patti Stiles' Creative Impulse Narrative Intuition
1 left in Jill Bernards' If it Makes You Happy

1 left in Talarico's Plotless Improv
Joe Bill's class has no limit!!!! and it's about direct feedback scenework

2 left in Cackowski's Sustaining a Scene

MORE INFO: http://www.outofboundsimprov.com/2009/workshops.html

beardedlamb · Post by **beardedlamb** » August 30th, 2009, 3:23 pm

Rich Talarico Class Added

due to popular demand and rabid demand, we have added another Monday class to our lineup.

Monday, September 7, 2009 @The Hideout Theatre, 12pm - 4pm
Master Class: Rich Talarico - THE WAY OF IMPROV: A Zen Approach to Improv.

The basketball player, the jazz musician, and the theatrical improviser all must simply go with the flow of what is happening... And, ultimately everyone must bend for the common good. Learn to go with the flow. It's tools not rules in this workshop. Each improv situation is different...and a rule that works in one situation --does not work in another. Cut the rules loose and learn to go with the flow. Team work is everything here. As the Hopi saying goes: "One finger can't lift a pebble."

This is isn't even up on the web site yet it's so hot off the presses and only people reading this will now about it first, until we can send out an email blast to the traveling groups.

register for it here:
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/422424483

smerlin · Post by **smerlin** » September 3rd, 2009, 1:40 pm

OoB Classes start Friday (Tomorrow!)

There's still room in:

* Rebecca and Rich Sohn of Idiot Tango and The Annoyance (Chicago, IL) 3-D Improv Friday Sept 4th noon - 4pm
* Joe Bill of SCRAM and The Annoyance (Chicago, IL) The Improv Scene and Intensive Feedback Buffet Sunday Sept 6th 2- 6pm
* Rich Talarico of Dasariski, SNL, MAD-TV, etc. (Los Angeles, CA) The Way of Improv Monday Sept 7th noon - 4pm

Register at http://www.outofboundsimprov.com/2009/workshops.html

Want to sit in on a class that is already sold out? You can audit any class for $20. Register to audit at: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/399524990

Thanks!
Shana Merlin
Out of Bounds Education Coordinator
www.merlin-works.com

Mo Daviau · Post by **Mo Daviau** » September 3rd, 2009, 2:17 pm

Bob and I love Rich and Rebecca Sohn and suggest that you sign up for their workshop immediately. We both took their classes at Annoyance this past year. They are solid, wise, and have a smart teaching style that will either fuck you up in the head or make doves fly out of your heart. Also, Rich often makes me question my own linguistic cognition.

Why this class isn't sold out by now is beyond me. Rich and Rebecca rock.

scook · Post by **scook** » September 3rd, 2009, 2:49 pm

Rich and Rebecca are two of my favorite and best teachers I've had in Chicago. Seriously.

shando · Post by **shando** » September 3rd, 2009, 5:00 pm

I'm taking the Sohn's class tomorrow, 'cause Mo and Steph and Bob and Erika and all the other people who like these guys are top notch.

sara farr · Post by **sara farr** » September 5th, 2009, 1:14 am

Like that Rich & Rebecca workshop! And it was fun getting to play with my classmates!

<3 SF