Level 1: Foundation of the Scene

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:

$249 (Early Bird Price expires 12/2)

$279 (starting 12/3)

Course Location:

593 Somerville Ave

Somerville, MA 02143

Course Sessions:

Tue January 2 7-9:30pm

Tue January 9 7-9:30pm

Tue January 16 7-9:30pm

Tue January 23 7-9:30pm

Tue January 30 7-9:30pm

Tue February 6 7-9:30pm

Tue February 13 7-9:30pm

Tue February 20 7-9:30pm

Tue February 27 @ 1:30pm (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.