Philly Improv Theater

Introduction to Acting: In this class, you will explore basic acting skills fundamental to performance. Some concepts to be examined are action, objectives, tactics, and simple script analysis. This class will conclude with a twenty minute presentation of monologues or scenes at the discretion of the instructor. Independent viewing of live theatrical performances in the Philadelphia region, with in class discussion will be required.

Meets once a week in person for 8 weeks.

Adults 18+

Please note: All sales are final. No refunds. No credit for future sessions. No transfers. Please consider your schedule carefully before you register.

A minimum of 8 students is required for this course to run.

Prerequisites: None!

Day: Mondays

Dates: Sep 29, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17

Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Make-up/Practice day: Monday Dec 1

Graduation Show Date/Time:  TBD

Class Location: TBD

Theater Location: Hamilton Family Arts Center. 62 N. 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

About the Instructor:

SOHRAB HAGHVERDI is an only child from Iran who has specialized in being a foreigner in America. He schemes (in a good way), performs (in a brilliant way), and thinks creatively to perfectly fit in this new American environment. He has had memorable moments in the Philly community first as The Boy Who Mailed Himself to America and then as the one and only 9/11MAN and recently as Sohrab Is Bumbling Foriegner. He has recently performed at The Public Theater, Princeton University, and University of Pennsylvania, and has collaborated with theater companies like Lighting Rod Special, Pig Iron, and Swim Pony. He is currently teaching Acting 101 at PHIT. www.sohrabh.com

What others Say:

 From Sohrab's latest solo show Sohrab Is Bumbling Foriegner premiered at Cannonball September 2024 and again remounted by Fringe Arts in March 2025:

"restored my faith in live theatre"

"a genius performance"

"I squirmed a lot! And I laughed a lot - but it's really a kind of acting I super admire"