I'm wishy washy about improv class showcases. On the one hand, if the point of going through classes is to learn to do performance-ready-level improv, then it seems sadistic to make 101 students "put it up on its feet." But on the other, nothing informs an improviser like improvising and all it entails - collaborating […]
Do you want to see some Harold's performed? Here are two performed by The Coalition Theater's Fall 2015 Long Form Performance class conducted back to back nights. Player are: Shahenn Ali, Teddy Armstrong, Amber Hendrix, Jesse Hill, Meredith Hughes, Laura Kelly and Christopher May Harold #1 [wpvideo LmNd3vNd] Harold #2 [wpvideo L76Ztupa]
Performers are August Butler, Becky Coppa, Shannon Rodriguez, Jason Stamm, and Jenny Stout [wpvideo iSS39pEG]
In a long-form improvisational performance that is not a "mono-scene" there is a need to be able to communicate that one scene is ending and another is beginning. An "Edit" is that move communicating a change in scenes. At its core, a "successful" edit need only clearly communicate that transition, but beyond that there are […]
The link below will connect to a PDF of an 8 Week course designed to prepare improvisers for a long-form performance as an ensemble. Enjoy! Long Form Performance IAIDB Curriculum Patrick Gantz 2013