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You will discover how to improvise dramatically. Working in a safe and supportive atmosphere, you will practice the key techniques needed for performing effective improvisations. You will improve spontaneity, the ability to collaborate truthfully with fellow players of all levels of experience and gain the ability to listen deeply and fill silences with well-acted behaviour. Ideal for those wanting to improve their improvisation and develop more range in their work.
Please note there is no class on 4 or 25 May due to the Bank Holidays.
What will we cover?
•Essential improvisation skills such as listening, losing, accepting and working spontaneously with others. •Creating character and relationships from the truth of the moment. •Developing situations into story structure •Meisner repetition •Application of Meisner emotional reading into improvisation •Crafting stories
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
•Confidently participate in dramatic scenarios •Work openly with other players •Confidently contribute to the development of improvised scenes and stories
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The course is open to all. It is ideal for those who have already undertaken courses in improvisation who wish to build confidence, and develop greater openness and courageous playing. To participate you will need the ability to work cooperatively with others, be prepared to work for truth, vulnerability, and explore the emotional/psychological elements of the work. Additionally you will need to be able to • Listen and respond to instructions and feedback. • Communicate clearly in discussion and drama practice. • Give and receive constructive feedback.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
As part of a whole group, in pairs and small groups, sometimes individually.
HEALTH CHECK You may or may not be asked to participate in rigorous activity from time to time. Please consider whether you could do this, if you are in any doubt consult a medical practitioner.
As part of the course content, your tutor may record your image for initial and ongoing assessment purposes. You are entitled to decline to participate in the recording of your image.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Comfortable clothing for freedom of movement should be worn. Soft shoes.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Enrol onto the next improv course at City Lit. Talk to your tutor who will advise you. Any general acting and or physical skills class will help you to grow as a performer. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details.
Mark Phoenix is an actor, improviser, and teacher. He teaches acting, from script to physical theatre, Meisner, Uta Hagen, Michael Checkov and improvisation techniques. He has developed his own style of performance- improvisation which he is now adapting to online work; improvising whole plays becomes improvising whole movies. Mark is also UK champion of Argentinian Tango (2016,17,18 salon category and 2019 scenario category.) His film and television work includes roles in "V for Vendetta," "The Bank Job," "East Enders," "Prime Suspect" and "The Windsors." Mark has taught at City Lit for over twenty years on both accredited and non-accredited courses.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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