Improvisation for Young Actors

FREE Improv Class on Sunday, Jan 6 10am-12pm
New Session Starts on Jan 13, 2013

What: Improvisation for Young Actors
Where: Contra Costa Civic Theatre
951 Pomona Ave El Cerrito, CA 94530
When: Jan 13 – March 10, 2013 (no class on Feb 18)
Time: Sundays, 10am to 12pm       Ages: 13-16
Size: Class limited to a maximum of 18 students
Cost: $203 (includes a $3 processing fee) REGISTER

In this series of classes, students will study the oft-forgotten art of making things up.  With an eye towards producing a cohesive performance group, the class will use games, exercises, and a whole lot of general silliness to build a foundation of important improv skills.  Topics will include narrative structure, status play, audience interaction, gibberish, mime, and more!  No experience necessary.

About Our Instructors:
Austin Zumbro has studied, performed, and taught improvised theater all over the Bay Area, including BATS and SF Sketchfest.  After four years as a member of the Stanford Improvisers, Austin graduated with a BA in Human Biology.  Since then, he has worked with groups of all ages, from stodgy old business executives to three year-olds, but refuses to draw the obvious parallels between them.

Arie Levine has been teaching in Live at CCCT programs since 2005. After getting an early taste of improv as a young person in CCCT's Summer Drama Camp, Arie went on to perform for four years in Desperate Measures - Wesleyan University's short form improv troupe. Since returning to the Bay Area, Arie has trained with BATS, Leela, and a variety of other local improv institutions. She has performed in 24-hour improv shows on a few occasions, but promises not to subject your children to such a ridiculous endeavor.