Class Description
Learn the basics of improvisational scenes! Students will practice thinking on their feet with different games and activities. They’ll work as partners, larger scenes and individuals to create comedy on the fly. In class sharing is possible during the final class for families and friends.

Daily Class Plan Example
Theater game warm ups 10 Minutes
Work on an improvisational skill for the day. 20 Minutes
Create scenes together based on the skill. 20 Minutes
Cool down activity/game to conclude class. 10 Minutes

Curriculum Goals

Hard Skills
Confidence in Public Speaking – Students will practice public speaking through improvised lines and more confidence communicating with their fellow performers and director.
Active Listening Skills – Students will be expected to listen to the choices of their fellow performers to continue the scene
Leadership Skills – Students will practice leading others through scenes while creating on the fly
Vocal Projection – Students will explore how the volume and intensity of their voice tells a story on stage.

Soft Skills
Confidence in Choices – As actors, students will need to make choices about how their character speaks, moves and interacts with other characters in order to continue the story.
Teamwork – In order to successfully tell the story, students will need to work with their fellow performers both in their own choices and supporting the choices of others.
Creative Thinking & Imagination – Students will need to use their imagination in order to create the atmosphere of their scenes
Focus – Students will practice their ability to stay focused and in character throughout the performance as well as stay relatively focused during class time.
Self Expression – Students will use their own interpretations to create and perform on stage.
Self Confidence – Creative thinking and expression can increase a student’s self confidence and sense of self worth.

Appropriate Grades: Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth Grades and High Schoolers. Can be adjusted for younger grades if interested.

Class Maximum & Minimum: 8 min/15 max

Times/Dates Available: 6 week session, meets once a week

Length of Class: 60 minutes

Class Fee: This class has a $100 fee per student. There are scholarships available.