- Are you new to "instant theatre" but want to "Play in the Zone," connect to your creativity & express yourself?
-Are you experienced and want to build your Improv muscles in twelve strong ways? THEN THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU!
“. Fantastic and fun and I can't wait to do it again. I had forgotten how to play and laugh in this way. It felt like flying to be this free."
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WHERE:
THE COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE, 2029 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001
WHEN:
April 2nd-May 7th, 10:30 am-1pm
(w/ brief break for refreshments)
All culminating in a
SHOWCASE
May 7th, 2pm-4pm, with special guest set following.
HOW MUCH?:
$180.00 for six weeks, including showcase.
Questions? Contact Dane at:
To Register:
With over 30 years experience improvising and teaching in venues around the world, Dane Stauffer brings a wealth of experience to the stage and studio. A graduate of NYU’s TIsch School of the Arts, and many years of Commedia del Arte at Renaissance Festivals, Dane studied w/ Olympia Dukakis, and theatre games with Omar Shapli, one of the founding members of Compass theatre and Second City Chicago, becoming a resident company member of Dudley Riggs’s Brave New Workshop, writing sketches and improvising nightly.
In addition to over 25-year career as an actor, and playwright, he continues to study, perform and teach improv, yoga, voice and acting. He was cast leader on the Inaugural improv cruise of “The Disney Magic” Studied in Los Angeles with Avery Schreiber, of Second City and “Burns and Schreiber” fame. (Not to mention the Doritos ad.) He currently is featured in Crown City Theatre’s “All in the Timing”(www.crowncitytheatre.com) opening March 25th.
He has taught improv to all walks of life, from coaching professional teams, to working with corporations and at-risk teenagers, improvisation can apply to just about anybody. And it is FUN!
“Dane is a personable, sharp, performer of exceeding talent and range that I would recommend to any ongoing troupe, producer or student as a positive, creative comedic actor. Please consider him as equal to your best." Avery Schreiber
WHERE:
THE COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE, 2029 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001
WHEN:
April 2nd-May 7th, 10:30 am-1pm
(w/ brief break for refreshments)
All culminating in a
SHOWCASE
May 7th, 2pm-4pm, with special guest set following.
HOW MUCH?:
$180.00 for six weeks, including showcase.
Questions? Contact Dane at:
To Register:
http://playzoneproductions.blogspot.com/
WARNING: This class may result in a euphoric brain buzz that could change the way you think!
Harvey McKay author of “Outswimming the Sharks,” talks about the business application of improv training:” I never realized one of the core principals of improv is to make others look good. This is in complete conflict with the basic human instinct to make oneself look good. An improv player has to work with the fellow players to make sure a skit works. Its not like a lead actor and a supporting cast. You have to keep an eye out to your fellow players. The idea is if you help others look good, you’ll look good in return.”
Second City, “Whose Line is it” Improv Olympic, Improvisation is proliferating, and for good reasons. People are discovering improvisation is a fun way to express themselves, build powerful team dynamics, enhance presentation skills, and develop not only new material, but new ways of thinking, all in a stimulating environment.
For more information contact Dane Stauffer at: dsimprov@gmail.com 323-875-2333
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