IMPROV 101: Introduction to Improvisation
Starts: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 3:15 pm
This course introduces the student to the practical foundations of improv and the Impatient Theatre Co. approach to improvisation: empowering the individual, emphasizing strong initiation, character development and engaging your scene partner.
Students will be introduced to the ITC vocabulary, style and approach to improvisation. Introductions and examinations into agreement, listening, character, monologues and scene work.
This course also introduces you to the Armando, an show in which scenes are inspired truthful monologues. A class show following the course will feature this show format.
Class Dates and Times
Instructor: Isaac Kessler
Isaac's improv mind was officially blown when he partook in classes at the Impatient Theatre Co. At the ITC, he has studied under Carrie Barrett and Bill Arnett (iO Chicago), Porter Mason (UCB NY), Craig Cackowski (iO West), Armando Diaz (Magnet Theater), Rich Talarico, and artistic director Kevin Patrick Robbins.
Isaac's theatrical journey began at the Second City with Kate Ashby, and culminated with his graduation from the Second City Conservatory program. He has also trained at the Bad Dog Theatre under David Shore and Lisa Merchant.
2008 was a big year for Isaac as it saw him perform with his sketch troupe Toronto On Top in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the world's third largest comedy festival. In the summer, Isaac attended the Annoyance Theater in Chicago and learned from Susan Messing, Rich Sohn, Rebecca Sohn, Mark Sutton, and Mick Napier.
Isaac currently performs with ITC Harold team Standards+Practices and also with the Bad Dog Theatre Harold team Away from the Numbers. You can talk to Isaac about anything, especially animals, computers, Australia/New Zealand, Enya, and life.
Registration Fee
Class Quick Info
- Limit of 15 students.
- Sold out.
- This course has 6 classes.
- Avg. class time = 3 hours.
- Total class time = 18 hours.