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Improv 101
with Paul Hazen
Intro to Improv: Your HAROLD training starts here!
You will start learning basic improv and performance skills, practicing concepts like making your partner look good, “Yes, and..”, creating mimed objects and environments, establishing relationships, and holding on to an emotional point of view. Finally you start to apply these skills to make up short scenes with a partner. Meets once a week for eight weeks.
Prerequisites: None!
Adults 18+
Please note: ALL SALES FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO CREDITS. PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR SCHEDULE CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING.
Day: Mondays
Dates: 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/27, 12/4
NO CLASS 11/20/2023
Time: 7:00-9:00 PM
Make-up/Snow Date: 12/11/2023
Showcase Date/Time: 12/17 12:30 p.m.
Class Room: Brown-Martin (this is an accessible space)
Theater Location: Hamilton Family Arts Center 62 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Instructor: Paul Hazen
About the Instructor:
Paul Hazen (he/him) began improvising music as a jazz saxophonist in high school and went on to earn his Bachelor’s of Music degree from Temple University. A lifelong musical theater fan, Paul has also played and conducted in many pit orchestras over the years and is one of the founding members of The Good Kids musical improv team. Paul is an ensemble member of the musical team Thank You, Places where he combines his love of comedy, theater, and making up songs. In addition to performing, Paul is also an amateur cocktail enthusiast known for making his own syrups and super juices and wearing an obnoxious hipster bartender’s apron at both appropriate and inappropriate occasions. And although he loves musical improv with his whole heart, Paul’s favorite and most important role will always be husband and father.
What Other's Say:
"I spent a multi-decade career as a communication creator, and this was one of the BEST learning and creative experiences that I ever had."
"incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and encouraging. "
Improv 101
with Nick Elmer
Intro to Improv: Your HAROLD training starts here!
You will start learning basic improv and performance skills, practicing concepts like making your partner look good, “Yes, and..”, creating mimed objects and environments, establishing relationships, and holding on to an emotional point of view. Finally you start to apply these skills to make up short scenes with a partner. Meets once a week for eight weeks.
Prerequisites: None!
Adults 18+
Please note ALL SALES FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO CREDITS. PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR SCHEDULE CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING.
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/28, 12/5
NO CLASS 11/21/2023
Time: 7:00-9:00 PM
Make-up/Snow Date: 12/12/2023
Showcase Date/Time: 12/17/2023 10:30 a.m.
Class Room: Brown-Martin (this is an accessible location)
Theater Location:Hamilton Family Arts Center 62 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Instructor: Nick Elmer
About Your Instructor:
Nick has performed improv comedy in Philadelphia for nine years and can currently be seen with The N-Crowd, No Diggity, Breeders, and the indie team Sizzler Hour. Besides teaching at PHIT and The Lab, he has years of experience coaching and directing improv projects including the newest PHIT Harold team Main Dog! More than anything, he is excited to help new improvisors find what they are great at and fall in love with the art form of improv comedy!
What others say:
"Nick was fantastic and a ton of fun!"
"Nick is great. He is relaxed, and he explains concepts and exercises in an easily digestible way. His astute feedback was instrumental in helping me tweak my short comings while trying to grasp the information throughout the last 8 weeks. What I also really appreciate is that Nick used feedback to praise our work in class (and in the showcase!), which is a HUGE confidence booster when you're in the hotspot. "
Improv 101
with Tenara Calem
Intro to Improv: Your HAROLD training starts here!
You will start learning basic improv and performance skills, practicing concepts like making your partner look good, “Yes, and..”, creating mimed objects and environments, establishing relationships, and holding on to an emotional point of view. Finally you start to apply these skills to make up short scenes with a partner. Meets once a week for eight weeks.
Prerequisites: None!
Adults 18+
Please note ALL SALES FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO CREDITS. PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR SCHEDULE CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING.
Day: WEDNESDAY
Dates: 10/11, 10/18, 10/28, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6
Time: 7:00-9:00 PM
Make-up/Snow Date: 12/13/2023
Showcase Date/Time: 12/17/2023 12:30 p.m.
Class Room: Brown- Martin (this is an acessible space)
Theater Location: Hamilton Family Arts Center 62 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Instructor: Tenara Calem
About the Instructor:
Tenara is a theater maker and educator with a strong background and interest in improvisation. She is currently earning her Masters of Fine Arts in Devised Performance from the University of the Arts/Pig Iron Theatre Company. Tenara teaches Improv 101 and 201.
What others say:
“She knows her stuff. It’s a blast; just take it!”
"Tenara's class makes it impossible for me to hate Mondays!"
"Tenara is whip-smart."
Improv 101
with Devin Preston
Intro to Improv: Your HAROLD training starts here!
You will start learning basic improv and performance skills, practicing concepts like making your partner look good, “Yes, and..”, creating mimed objects and environments, establishing relationships, and holding on to an emotional point of view. Finally you start to apply these skills to make up short scenes with a partner. Meets once a week for eight weeks.
Prerequisites: None!
Adults 18+
Please note ALL SALES FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO CREDITS. PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR SCHEDULE CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING.
Day: Saturday Mornings
Dates: 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9
Time: 11:00am -1:00pm
Make-up/Snow Date: TBD
Showcase Date/Time: 12/16 1:30 p.m.
Class Room: Wolfson (this is an acessible space)
Instructor: Devin Preston
About the Instructor:
Devin is an actor and deviser based in Philadelphia. He is a graduate of the University of the Arts / Pig Iron Devised Performance Program. Devin grew up in Alaska, studied Physics at Notre Dame, built data centers in Des Moines, and somehow wound up at clown school.
What Others Say:
"Devin brings so much richness and intention into his curriculum...I most valued his ability to meet people of different skill levels where they're at with appropriately challenging insights and guidance."
"Devin will challenge you in class, and give you the focus to improve. He knows that being funny and being not funny are both on the path to improving."