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Students will explore improvisation techniques through various games and exercises from HCT Artistic Director, Eric Seale’s very own competitive improv game show! This class will be offered twice in order to accommodate a small class size and the large amount of interest in launching Improvageddon as a permanent fixture at HCT. You only need to sign up for one session; choose the one that works best for your schedule.

Movement is a crucial skill for actors. Being on stage under all of those lights can often feel like being under a microscope, causing actors to second guess their physical choices: I’m just standing here…shouldn’t I be moving? Where should I move to? What should I do with my arms? They are just THERE. This class will serve as an introduction to Labanotation, a movement notation system. No experience required! Students will study the eight effort shapes and apply them to a text. The objective is to discover the beats of the text through the efforts, in the hope that actors may use this method to discover truths in their future roles and feel more confident in their physical choices. This class will be taught by HCT’s Education Director, Kelsey Kott. There are only 20 spots available. The workshop is free, but registration is required. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes and bring a water bottle with you.

In this class, students will develop the skills needed to really stand out at a musical audition! They will practice cold readings and prepare a 16 bar cut from the musical Beetlejuice Jr. Students will learn the importance of making bold character choices and explore strategies to combat audition anxiety. This class will be taught by HCT’s Education Director, Kelsey Kott, who will be directing Beetlejuice Jr. this summer in conjunction with Hickory Ballet & Performing Arts. There are only 10 spots available. The workshop is free, but registration is required.