STEP BEHIND THE MASK AND INTO YOUR BODY.

Learn how mask-work empowers character through movement, impulse, and expression. In this theatric improv intensive, Blake Wales guides students through accessible and dynamic exercises to develop skills of physical theater, character, emotion, presence, and embodiment. 

This class is for all bodies and experience levels. No previous theater, improv, or mask experience is necessary.  

NOTE: This is a mask-based improvisation and physical theater intensive, not a clowning class or a Commedia dell’Arte course.  

Your Instructor: Blake Wales

Blake (he/him) started his improv journey at the age of 15 as a student and performer. He has since gone on to coach various troupes and teams in Portland, OR, Denver, CO, Los Angeles, CA, and NYC. Blake received his B.F.A. in Acting from Adelphi University and holds a degree in Classical Acting from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. Blake was a resident artist with the New York Deaf Theater and is a proud member of SAG/AFTRA. He has worked as a teaching artist/arts administrator for the past 14 years with arts organizations across the globe (Tanghalang Pilipino, Integrating Art, ArtsInsideOut, ArtsIgnite, PEAK Acting Studios, Portland State University), and more. He served as the Director of Education at Oregon Children’s Theater for five years prior to starting at Curious Comedy Theater. He is currently the Managing Director at Curious and Director of the flagship production Showdown at Curious Comedy Theater.  Blake firmly believes in supporting people in their journey of finding their creative voice. He loves being a Dad, running, and supporting Liverpool FC.

EARLY BIRD (ENDS 12/01) $145.00 (147.50 w/ fees)

REGULAR TUITION: $175.00 (177.50 w/ fees)

 

 Class minimum is 6 people. Class maximum is 12 people. 

ETHOS: All classes at Curious Comedy are anti-racist, anti-misogynist, anti-ableist, anti-homophobic, anti-transphobic, anti-ageist and strive to be inclusive of all experiences. We are always learning and aim to keep the class safe for everyone. For more information on our mission and practice, see Curious Comedy's Policies & Procedures.

REFUND POLICY: All sales are final. Curious Comedy is unable to provide refunds or cancel installment plans. Please take this into consideration when making your purchase. Curious reserves the right to change the Instructor of a class at any time - and doing so will not result in a refund. Credits for future classes may be available. For more information on this policy or to request a credit, see the CURIOUS COMEDY TRAINING CENTER REFUND & CREDIT POLICY
   
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We work to make classes available to everyone. Curious is pleased to offer two payment plan options available at checkout. Look for the checkbox under the payment method fields.

If you need financial assistance for adult classes, email our Director of Education at [email protected] for what options may be available to you. If you need financial assistance for youth classes, email our Director of Youth Programs at [email protected] for what options may be available to you.

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