IMPROV 202: Advanced Scene Study
This course focuses on advancing the two-person scene and furthers the students' understanding of "the game" of the scene.
Students are given more individual attention and critique regarding character creation, environment and object work, and their own ability to identify, heighten and explore the game of the scene.
This course will allow you to play more assertively and with improved confidence in your scene skills. You will not have to worry about getting out of your head because you will learn to avoid getting into your head in the first place. You will have a greater understanding and appreciation for the necessity, subtleties and nuances of the game of the scene.
You will learn to provide greater detail in your scenes by making specific choices. You will better engage and connect with your scene partners, emotionally and physically. You will heighten your awareness level by improving your listening and fully understanding the context of the scene.
Instructor for This Class
Matt Folliott
Matt Folliott is an Improviser/ Comedian/Actor born and raised in Toronto and currently performs with the groups, Impatient Theatre co. Standards & Practices and 2008 Cage Match runner ups The Jeremy Birrell Show.
Matt began his training at Toronto's Second City, Impatient Theatre co and later migrated south like the majestic Canadian geese to study at Annoyance theatre(Chicago) and IO theatre (Chicago)with such improv super stars like Mick Napier, Susan Messing, Jet Eveleth and Joe Bill. Matt coaches and teaches at Impatient Theatre co as well as Rosedale Heights School of the Arts where he began is improvised adventure.
Matt also has performed with Ghost Jail Theatre, BadDog Theatre Company, Laugh Sabbath, Projectproject and the amazing cast of the Short Notice Show a monthly show he produces at Toronto's Rearview Mirror named a Hidden Gem Show in Toronto's NOW magazine. He has also been a part of the Chicago Improv Festival and The Del Close Marathon is New York.
Class Info
- Prerequisite: IMPROV 201
- Limit of 16 students.
- This course has 8 classes.
- Avg. class time = 3 hours.
- Total class time = 24 hours.