CORE IMPROV SKILLS
"Yes, And": The golden rule of improv — accepting what your scene partner says ("yes") and adding to it ("and").
Listening and Responding: Active listening so you can respond naturally and stay in the moment.
Making Strong Offers: How to initiate scenes with clear ideas, characters, or emotions.
Supportive Collaboration: Building scenes together rather than competing for laughs or control.
CREATIVITY AND SPONTANEITY
Thinking on Your Feet: Developing the ability to respond quickly and creatively.
Letting Go of Perfection: Embracing mistakes as opportunities and reducing self-judgment.
Imagination Exercises: Using prompts and games to stretch your creativity.
This isn't just a great skill for acting, it's a great skill for life. Come have some fun and learn IMPROV from one of the best in the business.
INSTRUCTOR
Mary McCusker
Mary has over 30 years of improv experience as both a performer and a teacher. She's an author, on set coach, and an adjunct professor at UCLA and LMU where she teaches IMPROV. It's time to get comfortable with improvisation. Mary will guide you through the rules of improv and teach you how to make specific choices so you can finally feel free and confident with IMPROV.
Cost: $150
Saturday, November 15th 2:00-6:00pm
Sunday, November 16th 11:00am-3:00pm
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