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Date

February 19, 2024 5:30PM

Name

Process Improv! – Acting without a Script | 4^th-10^th    

Description

Mondays, Feb 19-April 29 (skip March 18) | 5:30 – 6:30 PM | Anna Bowman | $170

Be bold! This class is focused on improvisation training and performance.  The objective is for the actor to become comfortable acting without a script.  Studying improvisation can offer numerous benefits for teenagers, extending beyond the realm of performing arts. A good class for those who want to further their scene study skills, character development skills, and stretch and explore their imagination and creativity.  Also good for students interested in writing and storytelling. Improvisation training improves performance skills-- allowing students to receive all information around them before making choices of their own.  Be prepared to laugh and to laugh at yourself too!

Here are several compelling reasons why a student should consider studying improvisation:

• Creativity and Innovation: Improvisation encourages thinking on one's feet and finding creative solutions in the moment. This skill is transferable to various aspects of life, fostering a mindset that embraces innovation and adaptability.
• Communication Skills: Improv helps children develop effective communication skills, including active listening, clear expression, and non-verbal communication. These skills are crucial in personal relationships, academic settings, and future professional endeavors.
• Confidence Building: Performing in front of others and navigating unscripted situations can boost self-confidence. Improv teaches students to trust their instincts, take risks, and embrace their uniqueness without fear of judgment.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Improv often involves working closely with others to create a cohesive and engaging performance. This fosters teamwork, cooperation, and the ability to build on each other's ideas—a valuable skill in group projects, extracurricular activities, and future workplaces.
• Quick Thinking and Problem Solving: Improv teaches quick thinking and to make decisions on the spot. This ability to adapt to changing situations and solve problems in real-time is beneficial in academic settings, social situations, and future career scenarios.
• Emotional Intelligence: Improvisation involves understanding and responding to the emotions of others. This helps develop emotional intelligence, empathy, and the ability to connect with people on a deeper level.
• Resilience and Acceptance of Failure: In improv, not every idea will work, and mistakes are inevitable. Learning to embrace failure, adapt, and move forward is a valuable life lesson. It fosters resilience and a positive attitude towards challenges.
• Spontaneity and Playfulness: Improv encourages a sense of playfulness and spontaneity. It allows kids to tap into their creativity without the constraints of a script, promoting a more open-minded and adventurous approach to life.
• Stress Relief: Engaging in improv can be a fun and enjoyable way to relieve stress. The lighthearted and spontaneous nature of improvisation can provide a break from the pressures of school and other responsibilities.
• Life Skills Development: Beyond the immediate benefits for performance and creativity, studying improvisation can contribute to the development of essential life skills such as problem-solving, adaptability, resilience, and effective communication—skills that are valuable in any future endeavor.

We will record the end-of-semester “sharing” for all classes and send parent’s the video link.

**We DO meet when Greenville County Schools are off for Teacher Workdays or Holidays, but will skip all classes during the Greenville County Schools Spring Break week, March 18-22, 2024.**

Please select a "1" to register in the block directly above STUDENT'S INFORMATION.