document.write('\x3cmeta http-equiv=\x22x-dns-prefetch-control\x22 content=\x22off\x22/\x3e\x3col class=\x22tumblr_posts\x22\x3e\x0a \x0a \x0a \x3cli class=\x22tumblr_post tumblr_text_post\x22\x3e\x0a \x0a \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_title\x22\x3eCurrent class offerings:\x3c/div\x3e\x0a \x0a \x0a \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_body\x22\x3e\x0a \x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eIMPROV CLASSES MAKE GREAT GIFTS!\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eOne-time intro sampler\x3cstrong\x3e-Tues March 6 - now enrolling\x3c/strong\x3e\x3cbr/\x3eFundamentals of Improvisation\x3cem\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e-Tues 7-9pm, starts March 13\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/em\x3e\x3cbr/\x3eFundamentals of Improvisation\x3cem\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e-Sat 11am-1pm, starts Jan 14\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/em\x3e \x3cem\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e- join at week #2\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/em\x3e\x3cbr/\x3eIntermediate Level 2B\x3cstrong\x3e\x3cem\x3e-\x3c/em\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e\x3cem\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eSat 1:30-3:30pm starts Jan\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/em\x3e \x3cstrong\x3e14\x3c/strong\x3e \x3cem\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e\x26amp; Mar 17 - now enrolling\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/em\x3e\x3cbr/\x3eIntermediate Level 2A\x3cstrong\x3e\x3cem\x3e-\x3c/em\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e\x3cem\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eWed 7-9pm starts March\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/em\x3e 14\x26#160;\x3cem\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e- now enrolling\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/em\x3e\x3cbr/\x3eAdvanced Improvisation levels 3 \x26amp; 4\x3cstrong\x3e-\x3cem\x3eSundays - next sessions start March 11\x3c/em\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e\x3cbr/\x3eStandup Comedy Workshop\x3cstrong\x3e\x3cem\x3e-\x3c/em\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e\x3cem\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eMon eves starts Jan 9 \x26amp; March 12\x3cspan\x3e\x3c/span\x3e\x3cbr/\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/em\x3eNoontime Improv games\x3cstrong\x3e Monday drop-in classes \x3cbr/\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eSCROLL DOWN FOR CLASS SCHEDULES\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eWe also teach\u00a0\x3cstrong\x3ecreativity and team-building workshops\x3c/strong\x3e for non-performance/business applications, and can design a program to suit your needs and goals. Contact us if an improv-based experience for you and your co-workers interests you.\x3cem\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e\x3cbr/\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/em\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eAll our students receive free admission to Brody ensemble performances, an important and enjoyable adjunct to your class work. You can pay online, at the theater, by phone, or by mail. Make full payment or put down a $40 deposit that will reserve your spot in our intro class. Deposits are not refundable, and early enrollment discounts, when offered, are available only with full payment. If you need to discuss prerequisite experience or have any other questions, drop an email, or phone us at 503.224.2227. Mailing address: The Brody Theater, PO Box 3835, Portland, OR 97208\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://www.brodytheater.com/teachers.html\x22\x3eMeet the teachers!\x3c/a\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3chr size=\x221\x22\x3e\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eREGULARLY OFFERED CLASSES:\x3cbr/\x3e\x3cbr/\x3eNoontime improv games\x3cbr/\x3eMondays at 12:10\x26#160;pm.\x3c/strong\x3e (resumes January 16)\x3cbr/\x3eThis 45-minute lunch hour class is your daily creativity blast.\u00a0 45 minutes of fun, exhiIarating improv and theater games. Anyone can come play No experience necessary\x26#8212;beginners welcome! Just $10 per session\x26#8212;come as often as you like to this drop-in play and creativity session!\x3cstrong\x3e\u00a0\x3c/strong\x3e No preregistration necessary\x3cstrong\x3e. \x3cbr/\x3e\x3cbr/\x3e1-time intro workshop\x3c/strong\x3e\x3cbr/\x3eTuesday March 6\x26#160;7:00-9:00pm \x3cstrong\x3eNow enrolling\x3cbr/\x3e\x3c/strong\x3eTuesday April 30\x26#160;7:00-9:00pm \x3cstrong\x3eNow enrolling\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eThis \x26#8220;one-shot\x26#8221; workshop, designed for the beginner or someone who just wants to dip their toe into the waters, will include lots of fun improv games and exercises. No previous theater or improv experience required! This class fills up so grab your spot now!\x3cbr/\x3e\x3cstrong\x3ePrerequisite:\x3c/strong\x3e none, beginners welcome!\x3cbr/\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFee:\x3c/strong\x3e $35.00\x3cbr/\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://www.brodytheater.com/classsales.html\x22\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eENROLL AND PAY NOW\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/a\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFundamentals of Improvisation\x3c/strong\x3e\x3cbr/\x3eSaturdays 11:00am-1:00pm starting January 14 - \x3cstrong\x3enew studetns allowed thru Jan 21\x3cbr/\x3e\x3c/strong\x3eTuesday nights 7:00-9:00 starting March 13 - \x3cstrong\x3enow enrolling\x3cbr/\x3eSaturdays 11:00am-1:00pm starting March 17 - now enrolling\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eThis class is an introduction to group improvisation covering spontaneity, group focus and ensemble building, narrative skills, and ways to identify and exploit the patterns and connections between ideas and experiences that help power and integrate our work. This is our entry level class, and is prerequisite to further work in the training program.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3ePrerequisite:\x3c/strong\x3e none, beginners welcome!\x3cbr/\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFee:\x3c/strong\x3e $175.00 for seven 2-hour class sessions\x3cbr/\x3e(165.00 early enrollment through Feb 25)\x3cbr/\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eInstructors: Kerry Leek, Brad Fortier\x3cbr/\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eTo get the discounted price, pay online or at the theater, or mail a check postmarked by the deadline. You can also reserve a spot (at the full $175 price) by sending us a $40 deposit, or:\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://www.brodytheater.com/classsales.html\x22\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eENROLL AND PAY NOW\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/a\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eLevel 2A Intermediate \x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eScene-work class\x3c/strong\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e\x3cbr/\x3e\x3c/strong\x3eWednesdays 7:00-9:00 PM starts March 13\x3cstrong\x3e\x3cbr/\x3e\x3c/strong\x3eSaturdays 1:30 - 3:30\x26#160;pm starts March 17\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eLevel 2B Intermediate \x3c/strong\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eEnsemble Class\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e\x3cbr/\x3eWednesdays 7:00-9:00m starts in May\x3cbr/\x3eSaturdays 1:30 - 3:30\x26#160;pm starts\u00a0 in May\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eLevel 2 (intermediate) is a 2-class sequence. Level 2A focuses on scene work and 2B focuses on ensemble play. They are offered on a rotating basis, and can be taken in any order. Topics will include scene work, ensemble play, narrative skills, scene-editing and connecting, introductory long form concepts.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3ePrerequisite:\x3c/strong\x3e Fundamentals of Improvisation or equivalent training and permission\x3cbr/\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFee:\x3c/strong\x3e $165. 7 classes plus improv play nights\x3cbr/\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eInstructors:\x3c/strong\x3e \x3cstrong\x3eKerry Leek, Domeka Parker \x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://www.brodytheater.com/classsales.html\x22\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eENROLL AND PAY NOW\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/a\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e\x3cbr/\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eLevel 3 Improvisation\x3c/strong\x3e:\x3cbr/\x3eSundays 1:30-3:30 PM\x3cbr/\x3eAdvanced level work in various aspects of improvisation\x3cbr/\x3enext session starts March 11. Instructor: Brad Fortier\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eprerequisite:\x3c/strong\x3e \x3cbr/\x3eBoth Brody intermediate sessions 2A \x26amp; 2B.\x3cbr/\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFee:\x3c/strong\x3e $165. Seven classes plus performance.\x3cbr/\x3e\x3cstrong\x3einstructors:\x3c/strong\x3e Brad Fortier, Tom Johnson\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://www.brodytheater.com/classsales.html\x22\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eENROLL AND PAY NOW\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/a\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eLevel 4 Improvisation\x3c/strong\x3e:performance lab \x3cbr/\x3eNext session starts March 11\x3cbr/\x3eSundays 4:00-6:00 PM\x3cbr/\x3eWorkshop and performances in long form improvisation\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eprerequisite:\x3c/strong\x3e Level 3 improvisation \x3cstrong\x3eand\x3c/strong\x3e permission.\x3cbr/\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eFee:\x3c/strong\x3e $165. Seven class sessions plus multiple performances\x3cbr/\x3e\x3cstrong\x3einstructors: \x3c/strong\x3eTom Johnson, Kerry Leek, Brad Fortier\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eStandup Comedy\u00a0 \x3cbr/\x3eMondays 7:00-9:00pm \x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/strong\x3estarts January 9 \x26amp; again March 12 - now enrolling\x3cbr/\x3eTaught by\u00a0 Tom Johnson \x26amp; guest comics\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eThis workshop will help you develop skills and experience as a standup comedian.\u00a0 We\x26#8217;ll focus on writing, performance style and mechanics, point of view, and more in a supportive environment.\u00a0 Performance opportunity in our open mics and a special show by workshop participants.\u00a0 Tom Johnson is artistic director of the Brody Theater, has been a stage comedian for almost 30 years, and has worked professionally all over the country. Several guest comedians will visit classes during the session.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e\x3cstrong\x3ePrerequisite: \x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/strong\x3enone\x3cstrong\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e\x3cbr/\x3eFee: \x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e$165. Six class sessions plus performances\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://www.brodytheater.com/classsales.html\x22\x3eEnroll in Standup Comedy workshop\x3c/a\x3e\x3cbr/\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a \x3c/div\x3e\x0a \x3c/li\x3e\x0a \x0a\x0a \x0a\x0a \x0a\x0a \x0a \x0a \x0a \x0a \x0a\x0a \x0a \x0a\x3c/ol\x3e');