Improv 201 in Jamaica Plain, MA: July-September, 2024

PREREQUISITE: Please have completed:

• JP Improv 101, or
• One or more semesters with a high school or college improv team, or
• A beginner's improv course at any theater (scout's honor)

In Improv 201, students will build on the fundamental skills they learned in Improv 101. Over the course of eight weeks, we'll explore:

• How to add additional depth and realism to scenes by committing to prop and environment work
• How to create more vibrant, engaging characters by exploring motivation
• How to present a more compelling scene to the audience by thinking about stage presence, blocking, and projection
• How to perform dramatic (in addition to comedic) scenes
• How to play additional short-form improv games and long-form formats

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Improvise scenes and long-form sets that take character development into account
• Run scenes together in montages lasting 15-20 minutes
• Run a short performance with minimal participation from a director

Session Dates and Times

• July 23, 7:00pm-9:00pm: Session 1
• July 30, 7:00pm-9:00pm: Session 2
• August 6, 7:00pm-9:00pm: Session 3
• August 13, 7:00pm-9:00pm: Session 4
• August 20, 7:00pm-9:00pm: Session 5
• August 27, 7:00pm-9:00pm: Session 6
• September 3, 7:00pm-9:00pm: Session 7
• September 10, 7:00pm-9:00pm: Session 8 (showcase)

Host or Publisher Myles McDonough