Improv 700: Owning the Stage: Direct Feedback with Susie Simpkins SUMMER

Graduate Series: Owning the Stage with Susie SimpkinsExplore the quality of your improv with the informed, constructive criticism of an improv pro. This advanced class is designed for the improviser who has completed level 600 and would like to polish their stage skills, space work, and character development. What are the particular problems you feel you need to work on? Do you get consistent notes with staging, volume, and presence? What do more experienced improvisers see when they watch you? Open scene work and games will be played with an emphasis on direct individual feedback. Come learn what you need to make your work stronger, more engaging, and fulfilling. This course provides students with impactful and direct feedback that highlights their individual strengths and identifies performance deficits. Areas of improvement are explored and tools for working in these areas are provided. Class ends with a showcase and includes additional performance opportunities. DATES: 8 Thursday classes NOTE: _Attendance at the first session of your course is mandatory as it sets the agenda for the entire quarter. If you think you will have to miss the first class, please consider registering for the next quarter._ TIME: 7:00pm-9:30pm LOCATION: UNEXPECTED PRODUCTIONS IMPROV SCHOOL, Georgetown Studios, 650 South Orcas, Suite 101 SEATTLE, WA 98108 https://goo.gl/CMCRQp [https://goo.gl/CMCRQp]  MAXIMUM STUDENTS: 12 COST: $235 ($247.74 including booking fees, through 6/11) $260 ($273.99 including booking fees, after 6/11) PREREQUISITE: Improv 600, or approval by Education Director AGES: 18 and above Our Georgetown Studios are located right behind the Georgetown Post Office. It is easily accessible via I-5 or Highway 99 or via bus lines 124, 106, 131, and 132. There is plenty of well lit, free parking as well, right near our front door! https://goo.gl/CMCRQp [https://goo.gl/CMCRQp] _**CANCELLATION POLICY: IF YOU MUST CANCEL BEFORE THE FIRST CLASS, WE OFFER CREDIT ONLY TOWARDS A FUTURE CLASS. WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER REFUNDS. IF YOU CANCEL AFTER THE FIRST CLASS, WE WILL NOT OFFER CREDIT TOWARDS A CLASS IN THE FUTURE. AGAIN, WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER REFUNDS._