Description
Thursdays – 6pm – 8pm at 100state (17 S. Fairchild St, 7th Floor)
October 3rd – November 21st
Intro to Improvisation introduces students to the fundamental concept of “Yes And” in improvisation. Through group exercises and games, students will explore impulse & spontaneity, listening, being present in the moment, taking risks, finding agreement (making & accepting offers) and other basic building blocks of improvisation, all in a supportive environment that embraces the idea of trusting yourself and failing joyfully.
– Personal & Professional growth
– Meeting new friends
– Communication skills
– Having fun & experimenting in a secure environment
Dive into a world of spontaneous creativity and personal growth.
Join us over the course of 8 weeks for laughter, connection, and self-discovery through improvisational exercises.
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-timer, this experience promises to boost your creativity, enhance communication skills, and foster personal development, such as:
- Increased tolerance for uncertainty
- Enhanced creativity
- Increased assertiveness
- Increased felt social connectivity
- Decreased stress
- Decreased social anxiety
- Personal growth & development
Step out of your comfort zone, engage in playful activities, and unlock the transformative power of improv in a supportive and fun-filled atmosphere. Take advantage of this chance to unleash your potential and cultivate lasting skills for both your creative endeavors and personal journey!
Level 1 Improv Curriculum: 8-Week Term
- Building a Foundation
- Scene Structure and Basics
- Group Dynamics and Teamwork
- Character Exploration and Development
- Listening and Responding
- Game and Format Introduction
- Scene Editing and Focus
- Improv Etiquette and Ethics
Meet the Facilitator – Adam Jun
Adam took his first improv class in 2013 at The Second City in and began teaching in 2015 at local community center in St. Charles, IL. Graduate of the Musical Improv Conservatory at Second City, after years of teaching and performing in Wheaton, Chicago, Madison and Chapel Hill, Adam became Art Director at The People’s Improv Theater in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in 2020 before Covid-19 lead to the theater’s closure. Making608.com was filed as a business in WI in summer of 2023 after Adam began teaching improv again around downtown Madison. In his free time Adam enjoys spending time with his family in northern Illinois, reading fantasy and nonfiction and playing beach volleyball in Madison – looking forward to seeing you in class!
