Not Scenework but SHOWwork
Class Description: A lot of improv shows are just a loose montage of scenes, with a callback or two at the end. Maybe we can, I don't know, change that? This class will focus on using scenes to create a whole piece that feels like a full, cohesive show. Not in a complicated, "this form was done 5 times in Chicago in 1997 and it takes 6 hours to complete" way, but by deciding what our goals and approaches are going to be before setting foot on stage. We'll go over how to decide what sort of show a group wants to do, and how to best execute it by deciding on how to start it, the tone, different types of edits, when to expect callbacks, and how to end the whole thing. We won't be looking to make the perfect show, but more practice thinking about what a show could be. (And, there will probably be some scenework mixed in there too. Because how could there not be?)
This is an advanced class. You should have taken at least 4 levels of long-form improv from any theater.
Class will meet in Room A.
Sun Mar 30 7pm-10pm (LA)
Sun Apr 6 7pm-10pm
Sun Apr 13 7pm-10pm
Sun Apr 20 7pm-10pm
Sun Apr 27 7pm-10pm
Sun May 4 7pm-10pm
Sun May 11 7pm-10pm
Sun May 18 7pm-10pm
Show: Thu May 22 6pm-7pm (WGIS Space)
$425 USD
Class size: 16
Location:
Anthony Meindl Studios
905 Cole Ave
Los Angeles CA 90038
See class description for room number.
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About Alex Fernie: Alex Fernie is a writer/director/performer originally from New Hampshire, the state where famously terrible president Franklin Pierce was born! He got his start performing sketch and improv at UCB. He has written and/or directed things like Adult Swim’s Childrens Hospital and NTSF:SD:SUV::, Seeso’s Bajillion Dollar Properties, HBO’s Last Week Tonight, Hulu’s Hotwives of Orlando as well as created original pilots for a bunch of different places. He’s appeared in front of the camera on Reno 911, Conan, Terriers and Key & Peele and more. He used to be allergic to cats, but not anymore.
How This Works
- You'll get an address in your enrollment email. Online classes are on Zoom.
- REFUND POLICY: Full refund if you drop 24 hours before start of class.
- Discounts: We sometimes offer discounts on last-minute spots for those in financial need.