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One-night intro sampler
Fundamentals of Improvisation
Intermediate Improvisation Level 2A & 2B
Advanced Improvisation levels 3 & 4
Improv Games drop-in classes
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\x0aWe also teach creativity and team-building workshops 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.
\x0aAll 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 $35 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
\x0a\x0aREGULARLY OFFERED CLASSES:
1-night intro workshop
Tuesday March 2 7:00-9:00 pm
This one-evening 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!
Prerequisite: none, beginners welcome!
Fee: $30.00
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Fundamentals of Improvisation
Tuesday nights 7:00-9:00 pm. starts March 9
Saturday 11 am : inquire: class date TBA;
take the Tuesday session if you can.
This 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.
\x0aPrerequisite: none, beginners welcome!
Fee: $165.00 for seven 2-hour class sessions
(150.00 early enrollment through February 21)
Instructors: Brad Fortier, Kerry Leek
To get the discounted price, pay online or mail a check postmarked by the deadline. You can also reserve a spot (at the full $165 price) by sending us a $35 deposit, or:
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Level 2A Intermediate Scene Work Class
Wednesdays 7:00 -9:00 pm starts March 10
Saturdays 1:30-3:30 pm: enquire; start date TBA:
take the Wed. session if you can
Level 2B Intermediate Improvisation Ensemble class
Wednesdays 7:00 -9:00 pm starts in May
Level 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.
\x0aPrerequisite: Fundamentals of Improvisation or equivalent training and permission
Fee: $150
Instructor: Brad Fortier, Ian Karmel
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Improv Games drop-in classes
Saturdays 4:00-6:00 pm starts Jan 16
Learn and play classic improv performance games. Each of these drop-in session will focus on one or two performance games—some of the classics and some fun and popular Brody creations. For intermediate level and above participants.
\x0aPrerequisite:
current enrollment in a Brody level 2 or above class OR completion of at least one Brody Level 2 class, or considerable previous experience and permission. Sign up via email or at the theater.
Fee: $20 per class (just $15 if you are enrolled in another of our multi-week classes)
Instructor: Schuyler Schmid
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\x0aLevel 3 Improvisation:
Sundays 4:00-6:00 PM
Advanced level work in various aspects of improvisation
next session starts March 7
prerequisite:
Both Brody intermediate sessions or significant experience and permission.
Fee: $150
instructor: Brad Fortier
Level 4 Improvisation:performance lab
Next session starts January 18
Mondays 7:00-9:00 PM
Workshop and performances in long form improvisation
prerequisite: Level 3 improvisation and permission.
Fee: $100 plus some volunteer time. Six class sessions plus shows
instructors: staff
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