Improv 101
with Devin Preston
$384
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 are final. No refunds. No credit for future sessions. No transfers. Please consider your schedule carefully before you register.
Day: WEDNESDAY
Dates: Jan 8, Jan 15, Jan 22, Jan 29, Feb 5, Feb 12, Feb 19, Feb 26
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00pm
Make-Up/Practice Day: March 5 2025
ShowCase: Saturday March 8th. Block 2 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Room: TBD
Theater Location: Hamilton Family Arts Center 62 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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 is a great teacher! He made class comfortable, fun, and challenging!"
"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."
"Made class a lot of fun AND I've been learning a lot! I appreciate his direct feedback!"
"Devin is the best. Practices great safety tools/fences, and really encourages us to explore our own ideas and be ourselves."
"Devin was high energy, which is great for Monday evenings! His pointers/critiques are delivered in a sweet way that leaves everybody eager to improve without any demotivation."
"Take the class. It is going to become the day you will look forward to the most every week and will only enrich this unique life of yours."
"He made the class fun by the constant encouragement to have fun, play and keep it positive. He delivered feedback in a helpful manner."
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Jan 8 - Mar 9th, 2025
Wed for 8 weeks from 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Hamilton Family Arts Center
(267)233-1556
62 N. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Room: TBD