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Level 2: Scene Development with Ben Scurria	Wednesdays 7-9:30p; 5/8-6/26	14	5	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	14	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	11	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.
Level 1: Foundation of the Scene with Josh Richardson	Thursdays 7-9:30p; 5/23-7/18	14	13	Level 1: Foundation of the Scene Union Comedy's entry-level course introduces students to the skills and techniques that are most essential to a successful longform improv scene. Students will learn the value of making decisive and active choices, embracing and utilizing the choices of their scene partners, and working together to create something fun, funny, and unique out of practically nothing. No prior experience necessary. Tuition: $279 Course Location: 593 Somerville Ave Somerville, MA 02143 Course Sessions: Thu May 23 7-9:30pm Thu May 30 7-9:30pm Thu June 6 7-9:30pm Thu June 13 7-9:30pm Thu June 20 7-9:30pm Thu June 27 7-9:30pm *NO CLASS Thu July 4* Thu July 11 7-9:30pm Thu July 18 7-9:30pm Sat July 20 @ 6pm (Grad Show)