Philly Improv Theater

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: SUNDAY

Dates: 6/2, 6/9, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14

NO CLASS 6/16

Time: 1:00 p.m. -3:30 p.m.

This class runs 2.5 hours

Make-up/Snow Date: N/A

Showcase Date/Time: SUN 7/28  10:30 am - Noon

Class Room: Smith  (this is an accessible location)

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

About the Instructor:

Katie is a Philadelphia-based teaching artist and theater maker. She has been teaching for seven years and earned her BFA from the University of Texas at Arlington ('10) and her MFA from The Pig Iron School ('20). Her work as an artist and educator revolves around building community and connection through physical discovery and play. Katie is also a founding company member of Shakespeare On Tap and performs and teaches nationally.

What Others Say:

"Katie is a master (expert) of improv. She communicates goals clearly and sets high expectations...She sets safe boundaries, and is trustworthy. Her enthusiasm is uplifting, and it is clear she is passionate about teaching and improv."

"Katie was GREAT! Always showed up with a ton of energy and enthusiasm, made us feel respected and also taught very effectively, reviewing what we had learned after each class and building on previous lessons"