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 | Intro to Spokane with Stacey Snyder | Sundays 11a-1:30p; 4/21-6/16 | 12 | 7 | Intro to Spokane
Intro to Spokane establishes the basic goals and fundamentals of the longform show structure Spokane. This fast-paced, high energy form rewards exploring your wildest characters and situations as soon as they come up and leads to a super fun show that audiences love.
Students will learn the essential mechanics of and most effective approaches to the form including creating sturdy Source Scenes and organically exploring show content. This course includes two class shows, one after Week 6 and another after Week 8.
Prerequisite:
Completion of Union Comedy Level 4 or at least 2 years of longform improv experience. Email Pat at pkearnan@unioncomedy.com with any questions.
Tuition:
$299
Course Location:
593 Somerville Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
Course Sessions:
Sun April 21 11am-1:30pm
Sun April 28 11am-1:30pm
Sun May 5 11am-1:30pm
Sun May 12 11am-1:30pm
Sun May 19 11am-1:30pm
***NO CLASS Sun May 26 (MDW)***
Sun June 2 11am-1:30pm
Fri June 7 @ 6:00pm (Class Show 1)
Sun June 9 11am-1:30pm
Sun June 16 11am-1:30pm
Fri June 21 @ 6:00pm (Class Show 2)
Instructor Bio:
Stacey Snyder has been an improviser since 2013, currently performing with the Union Comedy House Team, Medusa. She was also a longtime cast member and director on ImprovBoston's Harold Night. Stacey is a full time instruction librarian at Berklee College of Music & the Boston Conservatory and loves to plan engaging classes with tons of feedback and improv trivia! |
 | Level 2: Scene Development with Ben Scurria | Wednesdays 7-9:30p; 5/8-6/26 | 14 | 11 | Level 2: Scene Development
The second course in our core curriculum takes a more focused look at 2-person scenes with an emphasis on character. Students will learn how to make instinctive choices, unpack information, and define their character's worldview. This is supported by exploring comedic ideas through tags and expanding patterns to create satisfying scenic montages.
Prerequisite:
Completion of Union Comedy Level 1 unless otherwise approved. Please email Pat at pkearnan@unioncomedy.com for approval information.
Tuition:
$279
Course Location:
593 Somerville Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
Course Sessions:
Wed May 8 7-9:30pm
Wed May 15 7-9:30pm
Wed May \22 7-9:30pm
Wed May 29 7-9:30pm
Wed June 5 7-9:30pm
Wed June 12 7-9:30pm
Wed June 19 7-9:30pm
Wed June 26 7-9:30pm
Fri June 28 @ 6pm (Grad Show) |
 | Level 3: Elements of Longform with Pat Kearnan | Mondays 7-9:30p; 5/13-7/8 | 14 | 13 | Level 3: Elements of Longform
This course introduces students to the skills and techniques involved in creating a cohesive and engaging longform improv performance. They will study making external support moves to heighten and explore comedic ideas, using previous scenes to inspire new ones, and developing their show memory. The course also introduces students to the classic longform structure known as The Harold. Students should leave this course feeling comfortable performing a complete, uninterrupted 25-minute longform show.
Tuition:
$279
Course Location:
593 Somerville Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
Course Sessions:
Mon May 13 7-9:30pm
Mon May 20 7-9:30pm
***NO CLASS Mon May 27 (Memorial Day)***
Mon June 3 7-9:30pm
Mon June 10 7-9:30pm
Mon June 17 7-9:30pm
Mon June 24 7-9:30pm
Mon July 1 7-9:30pm
Mon July 8 7-9:30pm
Fri July 12 @ 6pm (Grad Show)
Instructor Bio:
Pat Kearnan has been performing and teaching improv since 2012. You can catch him performing at Union Comedy with the house team Neighbors and regularly in The Pickle. He is one of the Founders of Union Comedy. |
 | Level 3: Elements of Longform with Emily Holland | Tuesdays 7-9:30p; 5/14-7/2 | 14 | 13 | Level 3: Elements of Longform
This course introduces students to the skills and techniques involved in creating a cohesive and engaging longform improv performance. They will study making external support moves to heighten and explore comedic ideas, using previous scenes to inspire new ones, and developing their show memory. The course also introduces students to the classic longform structure known as The Harold. Students should leave this course feeling comfortable performing a complete, uninterrupted 25-minute longform show.
Tuition:
$279
Course Location:
593 Somerville Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
Course Sessions:
Tue May 14 7-9:30pm
Tue May 21 7-9:30pm
Tue May 28 7-9:30pm
Tue June 4 7-9:30pm
Tue June 11 7-9:30pm
Tue June 18 7-9:30pm
Tue June 25 7-9:30pm
Tue July 2 7-9:30pm
Fri July 5 @ 6pm (Grad Show)
Instructor Bio:
Emily Holland started doing improv in 2004 & started getting laughs in 2007. She's a former ImprovBoston resident cast member, teacher and the associate producer. Emily taught as adjunct faculty at Clark University Visual & Performing Arts for 5 years, before moving to Los Angeles (the first time), where she trained, performed and coached at UCB and iOWest. She has been fortunate to perform & teach workshops at comedy festivals all over North America and Japan. Emily has studied astrology for 3 years, after a lifetime of reading her horoscope. She can guess a lot of your chart in a little bit of time & would love to discuss. Her most cherished time on stage was a duoset with Emo Phillips on Valentine’s Day. |
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