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9
Improvisation Workshop with Michael J. Gellman
Presented by
Character to Scene Improvisation Workshop with Michael J. Gellman
When
Thursday, February 9, 2012
12:30pm until 6:00pm
Location
Shetler Studios & Theatres
244 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019-5502
(near Broadway)
Subway: 7 Av
Cost
$95
Improvisation is a craft started by actors for actors. Exciting and inspired performance comes from the ground up, and this one-day intensive workshop focuses on the importance of character in creating scenic improvisation. Character is the DNA of our craft. Scenic improvisation is the cornerstone for all our work; short form as well as long form. By focusing on the tools necessary for performance, actor/improvisers will explore techniques used to create unique and truthful characters. We will also explore many of the tools used at The Second City and developed for the book Process: An improviser’s Journey to create performance level scenes. Participants will also be able to apply the skills developed in this workshop to auditions, text work and play development.
Limit: 16 Students
Requirements: AND Improv Intensive Retreat or Regular Attendance at Scotty's Wednesday Workshop (comparable to UCB/PIT/Magnet Level 2), or Equivalent Improvisation or Theater Experience.
To apply, contact ANDReserve@aol.com with your resume or list of qualifications.
Michael J Gellman is currently a Senior Faculty Member at The Second City – Chicago. He is an Alum of the Second City Main Stage and was a resident director there for 25 years. He is also an Adjunct Faculty member at Columbia College teaching in Comedy Studies and co-author of the book Process: An Improviser’s Journey, published by Northwestern University Press. He is also the Artistic Director of The Process Theatre Group. He has taught, directed, and/or performed with Bill Murray, Dan Akroyd, Gilda Radner, Catherine O'Hara, Chris Farley, Steve Carrell, Steven Colbert, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler,
Dave Pasquesi, Charna Halpern, Mick Napier, Ali Faranakian, and Armando Diaz among others.
