Pre-requisites: Improv 201 or higher or 2 years + in Accelerator. If you have questions about your eligibility, please email Devin to check!
Dates/Times:
Sat, Oct 25: 2 sessions: 10am to 1pm, lunch break, 2pm to 5pm
Sun Oct 26: 1 session: 10am to 1pm.
Location: BLOX Arts Centre (Kinkonauts Theatre: 834 11th Ave SW Calgary, AB)
This class requires a minimum of 8 registrations to run, with a max size of 16.
Please register with your preferred name so we know who is taking the class!
Class Description
Join Andy, Jason, Kelsey and Owen for an in-depth dive into your strengths and development needs as an improvisor. In this nine-hour program (Sat 10am to 1pm, Sat 2 to 5pm, Sun 10am to 1pm) we will identify your strengths and development needs and give you the feedback you need to improve. You will learn what your preferred style is and how to leverage it. Then we'll design specific activities to improve your personal improv. You will get individual attention and the support of your peers while also supporting others in their growth.
Instructors:
Your instructors have a combined experience of over 60 years directing, teaching and coaching improv. They have trained at every major Improv theatre in North America and believe deeply in the power of tough and loving feedback.
Andy Stefanato is the Executive Artistic Director of the Kinkonauts. She directed and played in Wuthering Frights, an improvised Gothic play at festivals across western Canada.
Jason Lewis is a co-founder of the Kinkonauts. He started and led the Conservatory program and is a Master Facilitator in his day job. He also wrote a "How to Teach Improv" available on Amazon.
Kelsey Schoen is the Director of the Conservatory program and most recently performed in an Improvised Macbeth and toured Wuthering Frights at Fringe Festivals across Western Canada.
Owen Chan is Executive Artistic Director and co-founder of the Kinkonauts. He has over 20 years experience teaching and directing improvisors of all levels. He developed and performs in Four Corners and international troupe of Improv community leaders