So, you’ve had a taste of that sweet, delicious improvised comedy, and you’re ready for more. Good news, you little sugar fiend: we’ve got your fix. Join us for our Improv 201 class where we take a deeper dive into scene work and learn the basic skills it takes to build the perfect scene.
WHEN:
Thursdays, 7-9 PM, August 20th - September 24th (6 week class). Class dates: 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24
WHERE:
The Eagle Theater - 921 Front St, Old Sacramento - California Historical Landmark #595. Parking information is
here.
During this class, students will learn to:
- Review foundational/basic improv skills learned in Improv 101
- Understand best practices regarding boundaries and consent when improvising onstage and observe “ouch, oops”
- Incorporate storytelling tools and story structure into scenes
- Practice radical listening and staying present in scenes to provide support
- Implement different types of support onstage during scenes
- Create specific scenes by identifying the “who, what, where, and why” of each scene
- Do basic pantomime/space work in scenes
- Establish and raise the stakes on scenes to keep the audience engaged
- Prepare for our next class level, Improv 301: Advanced Scene Study
PARKING:
Please allow extra time for parking. For more parking options, visit our website
here. ACCESSIBILITY:
The Eagle Theater is a historic building and offers the following accessibility features:
- Wheelchair-accessible audience seating, including ramped access
- Accessible public restrooms located across the street
AGE REQUIREMENTS:You must be at least 18 to register.
REFUND POLICY: We do not offer refunds for classes. We may offer class credits for missed classes or cancellation.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:Jessilee Windhaus is the founder and co-owner of Haus of Comedy and a life-long resident of Sacramento, Jessilee Windhaus (she/they) brings over two decades of expertise in theatre and improv education and leadership. She holds a BA in Theatre from CSUS and is the Co-Founder and former Improv Program Director of Empire Arts Collective and the Founder of That Plus Chips live sketch and improv comedy troupe. Locally, Jessilee has performed at Sacramento Comedy Spot, STAB! Comedy, and ComedySportz Sacramento, where she served as the Director of the High School League program. She has trained with Upright Citizen's Brigade and The Groundlings and mentored young actors nationwide as a Tour Actor/Director with Missoula Children's Theatre. They currently work as a Teaching Artist at Marin Shakespeare Company for their Shakespeare in prison program and at CYT Sacramento. They serve as an improv instructor and producer for Haus of Comedy, including serving as the director and coach of the improv group Sharks Barksley.
QUESTIONS:If you have any questions, please reach out to
[email protected]
Haus of Comedy offers improv classes, live improv comedy shows, and team-building in Sacramento, CA. We believe that comedy is more than just entertainment—it is a catalyst for happiness, connection, and community.
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