Improvisation for the Actor
provides a well-grounded introduction to the art of improvisational
acting. It’s not a class about telling jokes or being clever, but about
learning to trust your impulses, allow spontaneity, and create
cooperatively. In addition to drilling the basics, students begin to
express their own points-of-view and to explore other ideas. This is an
excellent class for experienced actors as well as beginners or anyone
intimidated by improvisation. The class is also appropriate for artists
of other disciplines, and even non-performers (such as writers) or
anyone who has the desire to have some fun, break out of a rut and
acquire some useful skills.
I want to train actors to relish the unexpected, to embrace the off-balance moment. The truth is, even when a work is scripted, when you’re really acting, it’s always improvisation. For anyone who has had Meisner training, this class supports those underlying principles: really doing whatever it is you’re doing, putting your attention on your partner, and accepting and responding to what’s actually happening in the moment. You don't need Meisner training to take the class, though! As in all Flying Machine classes, you can expect a fun, challenging, positive, and supportive atmosphere. We’ll meet once a week from 7-10 PM, and there is no required rehearsal outside class. Questions? Call J at 919-954-8847 or email at wachula5@yahoo.com If you’re interested, here's a registration form. Simply email it back to wachula5@yahoo.com, or if you prefer, mail to: Flying Machine, 613 Thistlegate Tr., Raleigh, NC 27610. * Dates and times may change | 
Intro to Improv:
From Saying "Yes" to Scenework For more than 50 years acting students have known that improvisation is one of the best ways for an actor to sharpen their skills and connect with others on stage. Improvisers will also tell you it's one of the most fun things you can do in a theater. So why is it that most people think, "Oh, I could never do that"? Oh, yes you can. In this class we'll demystify and "de-stressify" the world of improvisation. Using classic theater games and exercises you'll learn the power in saying "yes", the wonderful surprises of collaborating with others and even how to turn your "happy accidents" into moments of inspiration. This class is open to actors of all levels of ability and experience. No previous improv training is required. Dan Sipp began performing for area audiences in 1988 as a member of Transactors Improv Company and now serves as their co-director. He studied, performed and directed improvisation for eight years in Chicago. In 2006 he returned to the Triangle and ran the Worx Training Center in Raleigh for five years. Dan has taught workshops at numerous improv festivals around the country as well as classes for Duke University, UNC's Fuqua School of Business, Raleigh Little Theater and NASA. |
