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Topics in Improv (358-0-20)

Topic

Intro to Improv

Instructors

Daryn Susan Robinson

Meeting Info

Louis Hall 106: Wed 3:00PM - 5:50PM

Overview of class

Students will learn a wide variety of introductory and intermediate Improv games and styles. Any level of previous improv or acting experience (including none at all) is welcome. Emphasis will be placed on building ensemble and a sense of play.

Learning Objectives

To learn and explore key tenets of comedic improvisation in order to 1) apply them in the creation of live improv comedy and 2) become empowered in the creative process - no matter the medium - by shifting our focus from a place of judgement, to active participation
and play.

Class Materials (Required)

A Journal or Notebook (devoted to this class only)
Textbooks: Napier, Mick. "Impovise: Scene from the Inside Out," Meriwether Publishing ISBN-978-1566081986
Halpern, Charna. "Truth in Comedy," Meriwether Publishing ISBN-978-1566080033
Students will be required to attend TWO off-campus improv shows that MUST BE APPROVED by the professor. The professor will provide a list of recommended shows on the syllabus. (Ticket prices will vary, often students can find free or pay-what-you can shows.)

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration is restricted to RTVF Majors Only until the end of preregistration, after which time enrollment will be open to everyone who has taken the prerequisites (if any).