IMPROV CLASSES MAKE GREAT GIFTS!
One-time intro sampler-Tues March 6 - now enrolling
Fundamentals of Improvisation-Tues 7-9pm, starts March 13 - now enrolling
Fundamentals of Improvisation-Sat 11am-1pm, starts March 17 - now enrolling
Intermediate Level 2A-Sat 1:30-3:30pm starts Mar 10 - now enrolling
Intermediate Level 2A-Wed 7-9pm starts March 14 - now enrolling
Advanced Improvisation levels 3 & 4-Sundays - next sessions start March 11
Standup Comedy Workshop-Mon eves starts March 12
Noontime Improv games Monday drop-in classes
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We 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.
All 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
REGULARLY OFFERED CLASSES:
Noontime improv games
Mondays at 12:10 pm. (resumes January 16)
This 45-minute lunch hour class is your daily creativity blast. 45 minutes of fun, exhiIarating improv and theater games. Anyone can come play No experience necessary—beginners welcome! Just $10 per session—come as often as you like to this drop-in play and creativity session! No preregistration necessary.
1-time intro workshop
Tuesday March 6 7:00-9:00pm Now enrolling
Tuesday April 30 7:00-9:00pm Now enrolling
This “one-shot” 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!
Prerequisite: none, beginners welcome!
Fee: $35.00
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Fundamentals of Improvisation
Tuesday nights 7:00-9:00 starting March 13 - now enrolling
Saturdays 11:00am-1:00pm starting March 17 - now enrolling
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.
Prerequisite: none, beginners welcome!
Fee: $175.00 for seven 2-hour class sessions
(165.00 early enrollment through Feb 25)
Instructors: Kerry Leek, Brad Fortier
To 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:
Level 2A Intermediate Scene-work class
Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 PM starts March 14
Saturdays 1:30 - 3:30 pm starts March 10
Level 2B Intermediate Ensemble Class
Wednesdays 7:00-9:00m starts in May
Saturdays 1:30 - 3:30 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.
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Improvisation or equivalent training and permission
Fee: $165. 7 classes plus improv play nights
Instructors: Kerry Leek, Domeka Parker
Level 3 Improvisation:
Sundays 1:30-3:30 PM
Advanced level work in various aspects of improvisation
next session starts March 11. Instructor: Brad Fortier
prerequisite:
Both Brody intermediate sessions 2A & 2B.
Fee: $165. Seven classes plus performance.
instructors: Brad Fortier, Tom Johnson
Level 4 Improvisation:performance lab
Next session starts March 11
Sundays 4:00-6:00 PM
Workshop and performances in long form improvisation
prerequisite: Level 3 improvisation and permission.
Fee: $165. Seven class sessions plus multiple performances
instructors: Tom Johnson, Kerry Leek, Brad Fortier
Standup Comedy
Mondays 7:00-9:00pm starts January 9 & again March 12 - now enrolling
Taught by Tom Johnson & guest comics
This workshop will help you develop skills and experience as a standup comedian. We’ll focus on writing, performance style and mechanics, point of view, and more in a supportive environment. Performance opportunity in our open mics and a special show by workshop participants. 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.
Prerequisite: none
Fee: $165. Six class sessions plus performances