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IMPROV
Noontime Improv Games
One-Time Intro Workshop
Level 1 :: Fundamentals of Improvisation
Level 2A :: Intermediate: Scene-Work
Level 2B :: Intermediate: Ensemble
Level 3A :: Advanced Scene Work
Level 3B :: Long Form Improvisation
Level 4 :: Performance Lab
STANDUP COMEDY
Standup Comedy Workshop
The Brody Theater offers a full course of study in improvisation, including public performance opportunities for dedicated students at the advanced levels. Whether your goal is to perform on the improvised stage, improve spontaneity in your scripted acting, learn the ropes of standup comedy, or simply find a new creative outlet - or inlet - these fun, challenging and rewarding classes are for you. Students receive free admission to our shows, an important and enjoyable adjunct to class work.
From time to time we offer additional 1-day or weekend workshops, some designed for our students, and others open to beginners or improvisers with some experience. These are often announced via email. If you are not on our email list and would like to be, contact classes@brodytheater.com Register online, at the theater, by phone, or by mail.
For beginning improv and standup you can also make a $50 deposit that will reserve your spot. Deposits are not refundable, and early enrollment discounts, when offered, are available only with full payment.
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If you need to discuss prerequisite experience for upper level classes or have other questions, email, or phone us at 503.224.2227.
We also teach creativity and team-building workshops for non-performance/business applications, and can design a program to suit your needs and goals. Contact us if an improv-based experience for your business interests you.
The Brody Theater
CLASS DEPOSIT
Level 1 & 2 Improv and Standup Class
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Address for enrollment by mail:
PO Box 3835
Portland, OR 97208
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Current Class Offerings
Noontime Improv Games
First and Third Mondays at 12:10
This 45-minute lunch hour class is your perfect creativity blast, twice monthly. 45 minutes of fun, exhilarating improv and theater games. Anyone can come play -- no experience necessary, beginners welcome!
Just $10 per session -- no preregistration necessary.
Come as often as you like to this drop-in play and creativity session!
One-Time Intro Workshop
Tuesday June 26 from 7:00-9:00pm - Now Enrolling
This "one-shot" workshop, designed for the beginner or someone who just wants to dip their toe into the waters, will include lots of fun improv games and exercises. No previous theater or improv experience required! This class fills up so grab your spot now!
Prerequisite: None, beginners welcome!
Fee: $35.00
(nominal online service fee applies)
Level 1: Fundamentals of Improvisation
Tuesday Nights from 7 - 9pm starting July 10
Saturdays from 11am - 1pm starting May 19 - Now Enrolling
This class is an introduction to group improvisation covering spontaneity, group focus and ensemble building, narrative skills, and ways to identify and exploit the patterns and connections between ideas and experiences that help power and integrate our work. This is our entry level class, and is prerequisite to further work in the training program.
Instructors: Kerry Leek, Domeka Parker
Prerequisite: None, beginners welcome!
Fee: $175.00 for seven 2-hour class sessions
(nominal online service fee applies)
Level 2A: Intermediate: Scene-Work
Wednesday Nights from 7 - 9pm starting in July
Saturdays from 1:30 - 3:30pm starting in July
Level 2B: Intermediate: Ensemble
Wednesday Nights from 7 - 9pm starting May 09 - Now Enrolling
Saturdays from 1:30 - 3:30pm starting May 12 - Now Enrolling
Level 2 (intermediate) is a 2-class sequence. Level 2A focuses on scene work and 2B focuses on ensemble play. They are offered on a rotating basis, and can be taken in any order. Topics will include scene work, ensemble play, narrative skills, scene-editing and connecting, introductory long form concepts.
Instructors: Kerry Leek, Domeka Parker
Prerequisite: Level 1 or Equivalent Training and Permission
Fee: $165.00 for seven 2-hour class sessions, plus improv play nights
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Level 3A: Advanced Scene Work
Sundays from 1:30 - 3:30pm starting in July
Level 3B: Long Form Improvisation
Sundays from 1:30 - 3:30pm starting May 06 - Now Enrolling
Advanced level work in various aspects of improvisation. Level 3A focuses on advanced scene work and 3B focuses on longform ensemble play. They are offered on a rotating basis, and can be taken in any order.
Instructors: Tom Johnson, Kerry Leek
Prerequisite: Both Brody intermediate sessions 2A & 2B
Fee: $165.00 for seven 2-hour class sessions, plus performance
(nominal online service fee applies)
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Level 4: Performance Lab
Sundays from 4 - 6pm starting May 06 - Now Enrolling
Workshop and performances in long form improvisation
Instructor: Kerry Leek, Domeka Parker
Prerequisite: Level 3 improvisation and permission.
Fee: $165.00 for seven class sessions, plus multiple performances
(nominal online service fee applies)
Standup Comedy Workshop
Monday Nights from 7 - 9pm starting May 07 - Now Enrolling
This workshop will help you develop skills and experience as a standup comedian. We'll focus on writing, performance style and mechanics, point of view, and more in a supportive environment. Performance opportunity in our open mics and a special show by workshop participants. Tom Johnson is artistic director of the Brody Theater, has been a stage comedian for almost 30 years, and has worked professionally all over the country. Several guest comedians will visit classes during the session.