Intermediate Improv - April 2024

Whether you're an aspiring comedian, working actor, or just looking for a fun and creative outlet, if you’ve taken an improv class before, we’d love to invite you to to join us!  Ages 18+

Classes will take place once a week, starting on April 10th and running through May 15th, 2024. In the final week, we will open the classroom up to friends and family of the attendees and perform a short improv comedy show!

Requirements: No prior experience is necessary, but some basic improv experience is recommended. Comfortable clothing that allows for movement and comfortable shoes are also recommended.

Course Schedule:

• Week 1: Review and Warm-up

• Week 2: Character Development

• Week 3: Scene Work

• Week 4: Advanced Techniques

• Week 5: Genre and Style

• Week 6: Final Performance

Benefits of Improv Training:

• Develops quick thinking and decision-making skills.
• Enhances communication and active listening skills.
• Encourages creative thinking and fosters innovation.
• Builds confidence and self-esteem.
• Improves teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Helps to overcome fear and anxiety associated with public speaking and performing.
• Provides an outlet for self-expression and encourages risk-taking.
• Teaches adaptability and flexibility in responding to unexpected situations.
• Provides a supportive and inclusive environment for personal growth and learning.
• Offers a fun and engaging way to relieve stress and boost overall well-being.

WHEN: Wednesdays; April 10, 17, 24 & May 1, 8, 15  2024

TIME: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

LOCATION:

Studio Nulu

1320 East Washington St

Louisville, KY 40206

REGISTRATION FEE: $275 per person

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS:

Sarah East (Owner, The Audition Room) is a working actress, casting director, and member of the Screen Actors Guild. She's worked as an Audition Coordinator and Acting Coach with the area's largest talent agency and production companies for almost a decade, learning the casting process from the inside out. After graduating from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in 2005, Sarah spent time in New York City performing sketch comedy and improv before moving to Louisville, where she's grown her theatrical and on-camera resume to include nearly 100 Co-Star, Spokesperson, and Principal credits in film/tv, commercial, and live shows. Sarah's work as a private acting coach has been credited with helping students and adults book on-camera roles in box office feature films, TV shows, and commercials.

Neil Mulac (Owner, Everything Cinema Productions) is a professional actor, filmmaker, writer, and educator. He is an alumnus of the University of Louisville, where he studied Theatre and English. Neil has appeared in numerous plays, music videos, commercials, and film and television projects, including Hallmark's  An Uncommon Grace, Paramount Plus's Mayor of Kingstown, award-winning short film Like Fiction, and the upcoming BET movie Dance For Me. Neil is also a founding member of the long-running comedy improv troupe, The Indicators, performing at many festivals and touring comedy clubs across the US. He has also co-hosted and instructed diverse acting classes and workshops, including Improv for Beginners, Audition Self-Taping for Beginners, Accessing Emotions, Intro to Commercial Voice-Over, Summer Comedy Camp, and more!