Pan Theater May 4th, 6th and 10th:

 

Training Troupe: Level I

DESCRIPTION:

This troupe is for players new to Pan Theater. Typically, participants will not have much improv experience, although they likely have had an improv class before. The focus for this troupe is on learning foundational improv skills, practicing short form improv games and learning basic skills needed for performance. Participants that complete this program are eligible to audition for Training Troupe Level II or they may repeat this troupe program without auditioning again.

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 STRUCTURE:

Participation: by audition and invitation from the troupe directors.

Duration: 12 weeks, 1 workout/week, workouts are two and half hours per week.

Performance: One 45 minute public performance at the end

Cost: $225 paid in advance before the first rehearsal.

Completion Requirement: attend at least 9 of the 12 workouts

 

DETAILS:

Troupe: Sunday Nights

First Practice: Sunday Nights

Rehearsal Night: Sunday Nights

Rehearsal Times: 7:30 to 10pm at director's discretion

Rehearsals: one per week

Rehearsal location:

Pan Theater

2135 Broadway Avenue

Oakland, CA 94612

 

Rehearsal Schedule:

5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/16 (tentative performance date)

 

 

Performance Details:

Location:

Blue Bear Black Box- Fort Mason Center, Building D, 2nd floor

Format:

Short form games including:

Stand, Sit Kneel, Entrances and Exits, Freeze Tag and other basic games.

 

Skills and concepts 

Basic Performance Skills

Having fun

Vocal projection

Failing good naturedly

Fourth wall

Improv vocabulary

Cheating out

Making offers (blocking and accepting)

Stage picture

Making endowments

Getting audience suggestions

Acceptance

Introducing a game

Listening

 

Connecting to your partner

 

Starting positive

 

Space objects – introduction

 

Creating a “where” out of nothing

 

Circle of expectation (Johnstone)

 

Daring to be dull

 

Stage combat – introduction and safety

 

Making your partner look good

 

Ensemble and teamwork

 

Gagging - avoiding jokes cut scene development

 

Status – introduction

 

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