Improv As A Tool for Actors

Age: 4th-8th Grades
Event Days/Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, from 6:30-8:00pm. September 12th and runs for six weeks, culminating in a performance to be announced.
Price: $199
Address: 654 N. Easton Road, Glenside PA 19038
Contact us: at (215) 259-8115 or [email protected]
Improv As A Tool for Actors
Improv Activities Can Give Your Student a Lot of Life Skills That Can Help Them in Their Everyday Life!
Improv, short for improvisation, is a valuable tool for actors that fosters creativity, spontaneity, and adaptability in their performances. By engaging in improvisational exercises and scenes, actors can enhance their ability to think on their feet, explore characters, and develop strong instincts.
Improv encourages actors to trust their impulses and embrace the unknown, enabling them to make bold choices and react authentically in the moment. It helps actors break free from the constraints of scripted dialogue and encourages them to actively listen, collaborate, and build upon each other’s ideas.
Moreover, improv exercises enhance actors’ comedic timing, improvisational skills, and overall stage presence. By incorporating improv as a regular practice, actors gain a versatile toolkit that enriches their performances, making them more dynamic and engaging for audiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Improv?
Improvisation is non-scripted storytelling. Being a “funny” person is not required nor do we teach people to “be funny”. All kids immediately feel welcome and respected as our approach is all about listening and truthfully reacting.
How do you teach Improv?
Put simply… We take comedy seriously and have a lot of fun in the process. Our brand of Improv is designed to enhance critical life skills that encourage actors to think, feel, laugh and leave every class inspired.
What skills are developed in the Improv Acting Class?
Students develop the skills to be fearless, spontaneous, vulnerable and authentic in every performance on and off the stage.
Who should consider taking an Improv Class?
Improvisation is critical for actors of course, however, the benefits go beyond the acting industry and have been proven to improve self-esteem, communication, leadership, and personal development.