ADULT IMPROV CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
PHIT has taught improv to over 1,000 people since its inception in 2005 and we want to teach you next. Improv isn’t just for actors – the skills you learn in an improv class can be translated to all aspects of your life. Whether you’re dead set on being the next star of SNL or just want to get out of your shell, our classes will fit your needs.
Our teaching staff have decades of experience and all perform regularly at the theater, around Philadelphia, and across the country. But they’re also teachers, consultants, therapists, and actors who tailor class to the needs you have or what you desire to get out of your time at PHIT.
Our core improv curriculum has four levels and will keep you entertained for 8 weeks at a time. It’s a great place to start. If you’ve got more experience and less time, our workshops meet for one afternoon and study specific improv principles. PLUS, when you sign up for class you’ll also get passes to come see shows at the theater for free!
CORE CURRICULUM CLASSES
Improv 101 – “Intro to Improvised Scenework”: Students will learn the basic improv concept of “Yes, and..” and discover how a scene can be created through agreement. They will also learn important basic improv skills like: creating characters, establishing relationships, exploring scenes with objects and environment work. Students will then combine these skills to create fully improvised scenes with a partner.
| Start Date | Day | Time | Instructor | Pre-Requisites | Registration Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2013 | Tuesdays | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m | Jason Grimley | n/a | NOT TOO LATE! |
| 6/1/2013 | Saturdays | 12:00 p.m. (noon) – 2:00 p.m | Ralph Andracchio | n/a | 8 SPOTS LEFT! |
| 6/25/2013 | Tuesdays | 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m | Matt Holmes | n/a | ENROLL NOW! |
Improv 201 – “Intermediate Improv & Scenework Techniques”: In this class, students will work the skills they were previously introduced to with more targeted exercises the help them explore the concepts of character, relationship, and environment on stage more deeply. They will also learn how to recognize and build on patterns to advance their scenes. Students will begin to learn elements of structure for performance and create fully improvised scenes with more than two performers.
| Start Date | Day | Time | Instructor | Pre-Requisites | Registration Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2013 | Sundays | 12:00 p.m. (noon) – 2:30 p.m | Jessica Ross | Improv 101 | 6 SPOTS LEFT! |
Improv 301 – “Introduction to The Harold”: Students will take their strong foundation in improvised scenework and learn to attach structure to their scenes for performance by learning “The Harold” – scenic improv’s most famous and widely taught structure. They will build on their understandings of patterns and also learn to perform in scenes with large groups.
| Start Date | Day | Time | Instructor | Pre-Requisites | Registration Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/19/2013 | Wednesdays | 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m | Greg Maughan | Improv 201 | ENROLL NOW! |
Improv 401 – “Advanced Improvisation”: Improvisers will continue building on skills acquired in prior levels through use of new acting techniques and additional improv formats, with a heavy focus on individual attention from their instructor.
| Start Date | Day | Time | Instructor | Pre-Requisites | Registration Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2013 | Sundays | 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m | Kristen Schier | Improv 301 | 2 SPOTS LEFT! |
IMPROV CONSERVATORY
Through a series of exercises focused on personal attention and challenges, discussion of what they do and do not enjoy seeing on stage among their classmates, and the director of their instructor, eight (8) students selected from the pool of applicants to this Improv Conservatory class will spend 8-weeks creating a unique style for a run of their own at PHIT. During four weeks of shows at The Shubin Theatre students will receive further feedback from their director, have the chance to watch tape of their performance to improve their stage skills and adjust their show as a group throughout a run.
| Start Date | Day | Time | Instructor | Pre-Requisites | Registration Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Sections of Improv Conservatory At This Time… |
IMPROV ELECTIVES
Below is a complete list of upcoming improv electives being offered at PHIT. Click the registration links on the right for detailed information on each class – including a detailed description, full list of class dates, location information, instructor bio and payment terms.
| Elective Title | Start Date | Day | Time | Instructor | Pre-Requisites | Registration Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musical Improv Elective | 5/22/2013 | Wednesdays | 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m | Claire Halberstadt & Zach Wiseley | Improv 201 | 6 SPOTS LEFT! |
| Acting & Improvising: A Tour of Theatrical Styles | 6/23/2013 | Sundays | 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m | Steve Kleinedler & Kristen Schier | Improv 201 | ENROLL NOW! |
ONE-DAY IMPROV WORKSHOPS
Below is a complete list of upcoming one-day workshops being offered at PHIT. Click the registration links on the right for detailed information on each workshop – including a detailed description, location information, instructor bio and payment terms.
| Workshop | Date | Day | Time | Instructor | Pre-Requisites | Registration Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE Intro to Improv Workshop | 5/18/2013 | Saturday | 12:00 p.m. (noon) – 2:00 p.m | Greg Maughan | n/a | REGISTER FOR FREE! |
| Physical Improv Workshop | 6/8/2013 | Saturday | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m | Jet Eveleth | n/a | 8 SPOTS LEFT! |
| The Physics of Improv | 6/8/2013 | Saturday | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m | Asaf Ronen | n/a | ENROLL NOW! |
| Playing Honest Improv Workshop | 6/9/2013 | Sunday | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m | Jet Eveleth | n/a | 9 SPOTS LEFT! |
| Dive Into Storytelling | 6/9/2013 | Sunday | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m | Mark Chalfant | n/a | ENROLL NOW! |
| FREE Intro to Improv Workshop | 6/22/2013 | Saturday | 12:00 p.m. (noon) – 2:00 p.m | Corin Wells | n/a | REGISTER FOR FREE! |
IMPROV MASTER CLASSES
Below is a complete list of upcoming one-day workshops being offered at PHIT. Click the registration links on the right for detailed information on each workshop – including a detailed description, location information, instructor bio and payment terms.
| Workshop | Date | Day | Time | Instructor | Pre-Requisites | Registration Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improv Master Class | 6/8/2013 | Saturday | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m | Scott Adsit | n/a | SOLD OUT! |