“Convicted…No, Never Convicted.”
So you think you’re funny? John Belushi, Chris Farley, Bill Murray and Mike Myers all got their starts in Improv.
Some learned their trade at Chicago’s famous Second City, others at New York’s Upright Citizens Brigade or other improv schools across the U.S. The best ended up in Hollywood or on Saturday Night Live.
But improv is a learned craft, where students learn the basic skills of listening, spontaneously, off the cuff story-telling, confidence, teamwork, comedic instincts and how to never stop or never laugh, no matter what happens.
If you have a desire to try out your comedic skills, why not take a basic introductory improv class at The Comedy Spot, in Washington, DC?
The class, Improv 101: Elements of Imp, taught by Shayna Willis and Katie Dunn, a couple Comedy Spot regulars, includes eight weekly 2-hour improv classes. With your “final” graduation being a live performance at the club.
To help the learning process, students can attend any of the weekly ComedySportz and Blue Show performances for free while taking a class.
Improv Comedy Classes
The Comedy Spot
Ballston Common Mall
4238 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22203 (map it)
Dates and Times – Eight Mondays, starting July 21, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
Tuition - $200. To register, e-mail your name, e-mail address and contact number(s) and class name to [email protected].
Nearest Metro Subway Station - Ballston-MU - Orange line, then a 2 block walk.
Parking - Garage parking is available for $1.00.
Images - Newsworld, improv, logo courtesy of The Comedy Spot
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1 Comment
Jon,
Great idea for a post. I took a few eight-week improv classes at a studio in Scottsdale called Theater 168. I’ve never had so much fun.
Jackie