Thursdays 7:00-9:30 | January 21 – March 11 (8 classes)
This is your first step into the exciting world of improv! Whether you're looking to meet new people, boost your confidence and creativity, become a better performer, or all of the above: this fun and welcoming introductory course is for you.
In this class, you will learn how to:
➢ Get out of your head and tap into your expressive & creative self
➢ Collaborate more effectively with others
➢ Create fun and hilarious characters on the spot
➢ Speak in front of others with confidence and joy
➢ Perform fully-improvised scenes that you feel proud of!
Improv 1 culminates in a student showcase, where every student performs 2 two-person scenes for an audience of friends and family. This showcase is optional, but encouraged!
CLASS DETAILS
Day: Thursdays
Time: 7:00-9:30pm
Dates: 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11
Showcase: Saturday 3/13, 2-3pm
Capacity: 16 students
Ages: Adults 18+
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Josh Holober-Ward (he/him) has been studying theater and improv since youth, and performing, directing, and teaching professionally since 2015. He is the executive director of SideQuest, and the founder & director of Roll Play: An Improvised Adventure, a D&D-themed comedy show running consistently since 2017. He is a firm believer in the life-changing power of play, and is passionate about welcoming new people to the joyful & creative world of improv, having taught over 30 8-week beginner's courses in the past 10 years. His students have included dancers, actors, farmers, nurses, parents, teachers, scientists, stand-up comics, social workers, psychologists, news reporters, and two professional mermaids. Improv is for everyone!