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. An optional nineth week may be offered as a bonus practice or makeup session, subject to instructor avaibility and scheduling.

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. All classes must be paid in full before the first class meeting.

Day:  WEDNESDAY

Dates: Jun 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00pm

Make-Up/Practice Day: July 30

Showcase: TBD

Room: TBD

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

About the Instructor:

Kelly is the current Director of Education and Corporate training at Philly Improv Theater. She is a Philadelphia based theater artist, improviser, and professional leadership coach. Kelly is an alumna of Philadelphia ComedySportz where, in addition to performing and teaching, she served as Co-Artistic Director, and Minor League Coach. Independent Improv and acting workshop credits include Marywood University, The University of The Arts, C.W. Post Long Island University, improv based corporate training workshops for Comcast, Seer Interactive, UPenn, Villanova, Drexel Univ, and dozens more. Kelly was a founding member of the long form improv company ‘LunchLady Doris’ where she performed for over 12 years; Co-creator of, and Cecily in, ‘Cecily and Gwendolyn’s Fantastical’ recipient of the League of Cincinnati Theaters’ ‘Outstanding Improv Award’ as well as numerous ‘Best Of’ nominations and critical acclaim across the country. Kelly directed and performed in Timeprov – an Improvised Doctor Who parody, 13 Skirts, an all-women’s sketch comedy team, Choosical The improvised Musical, and numerous other one-off projects. Kelly was co-founder of Tapestry Theater and producer of the first Philadelphia based all-women’s comedy festival “Funny Fest” for four consecutive years. Additional Philadelphia theater credits include Swim Pony Performing Arts, Pig Iron Theater, Lantern Theater, Philadelphia Shakespeare, Brat Productions et al.  What Kelly wants most right now is six weeks in a fancy resort, a lovely meal, and good company. And snacks. And maybe a nap?

What Others Say:

“You can tell that Kelly Jennings is passionate about her craft; it showed throughout the workshop. She is a great instructor.”

“Kelly is so deeply knowledgeable, while staying intellectually accessible to all. She kept the pace moving and class flew with her at the helm. Her years of both performing and teaching really benefit us tremendously.”      

“Kelly was a lot of fun to work with.  She really knew what she was doing, and I definitely walked out of the session having learned something new.”

"Kelly Jennings is a dynamic facilitator with a great sense of humor. Her approach makes people feel at ease, enabling them to take risks and reap the rewards of their bravery."

"Kelly is an artistic educator and trainer of the highest integrity. Kelly's enthusiasm for her work is engaging and compelling. She combines her energetic demeanor with a detail-oriented and methodical approach, so that her students feel well-guided toward clearly-defined objectives. Add to this Kelly's talent and passion for creativity, imagination, and the magic of interactive collaborative discovery, and you have a teacher who inspires and motivates through fun and laughter, and who also consistently delivers on learning outcomes."