First choices on stage are often the most purely improvised moments of any scene.  There is so much potential in the beginning of a scene and yet we don’t mine the gold of that moment nearly enough.  In this workshop we will explore a series of dynamic methods for starting a scene that will give you both more tools and more freedom at the tops of your scenes.

Instructor:
Dave Hill is an actor, improviser, writer and producer living in LA.  He has been seen in multiple tv appearances including MODERN FAMILY and the short-lived but wonderful NBC sitcom GREAT NEWS.  His voice has been heard on such animated series as AMERICAN DAD, AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE and SQUIDBILLIES.   He co-wrote, co-directed and co-starred in the feature film THE NIGHT IS YOUNG (now available on Peacock, Amazon and other streamers).  He has died hundreds of different ways while doing voices for video games.  Hundreds.

Financial Assistance

We understand that financial circumstances can sometimes make participation challenging. Please know that your presence, voice and contributions are valued here, and we are committed to making our programs as accessible as possible.

We have a few ways to help folks experience our classes. First off, all of our volunteers can take up to one full level class every term. Our volunteers learn positions at the theater and agree to a regular schedule at either our box office, tech booth, or our HM position which helps get the shows started on time. If you have a skill or trade or item that could be of benefit the theater, we're open to talking to you about it. We also offer payment plans for more flexibility, look into them at check out.

If those options aren't helpful, we offer an inclusion scholarship that will help Rise best reflect Denver. If you feel that you have a perspective and experience that Rise could benefit from we offer scholarships each term for our leveled classes. Apply below.

Link to Scholarship Program: https://risecomedy.com/rise-comedy-inclusion-scholarship/

If you have circumstances beyond these options or would like more details on any of them please reach out to [email protected] with the subject "Financial Assistance"