ABOUT THE CLASS: Improv performers can sometimes struggle with how to start a scene. As soon as we step out from the backline, our minds can start racing… What is inspiring me? Where is my focus? What move can I make that’s interesting and honest? How can I give more gifts to myself and my scene partner? This class will explore those first few seconds at the start of a scene, how much amazing information is contained there, and how you can harness that information to make bold choices that can be the start of a great story. This class has a prerequisite of Intermediate Improv at Crossroads or comparable training at another organization. You will be asked to detail your experience.
ABOUT RALPH ANDRACCHIO: Ralph Andracchio (he/him) is a Philly based coach and for the past 13 years has been performing, teaching, directing, and producing comedy in some form all over the US. Whether at festivals, in classrooms, at colleges, or in corporate trainings Ralph has taught hundreds of students how to be more confident, curious, expressive, and connected through improv. And with his time at Philly Improv Theater as Artistic Director or as a curriculum consultant at Liberty Improv Theater he has always strived to use improv as a conduit to tell more stories, explore more relationships, and challenge performers and audiences to think differently about themselves and each other. When not performing or teaching, Ralph is a mindset coach and owner of True Engine Coaching helping clients in transition find their true purpose and live their best lives. He is also a co host of the popular podcast Hey Let Me Ask You Something, and along with Kristin Wood, LCSW strives to inspire more people to ask more questions and have more interesting conversations.
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS: All our instructors are fully vaccinated. All students must be fully vaccinated – including booster shots! Students will be required to email a photo of their vax upon enrollment. Masks will be optional though this guidance can change. Students should stay home if they are ill the day of class. Any student that tests positive for COVID-19 agrees to inform the theater and to stay home until they provide proof of a negative test.
REFUND / EXCHANGE / TRANSFER POLICY
A full refund is available up to one week prior to the start of the first class. No refunds will be issued after this time. If you are unable to attend a class that you have enrolled in you may request a credit to be used for a future class. This request must be made at least 48 hours before the first class is set to begin. If you are unable to attend a class that you have enrolled in you may request to transfer to another class. This request must be made at least 48 hours before the first class is set to begin. Requests may be denied based on space available in other classes. There are no credits or transfers inside of 48 hours prior to the start of the first class. Any questions about this policy can be emailed to classes@xroadscomedy.com. Policy updated June 2022.
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Crossroads Comedy Theater is a roaming home in Philly for comedy shows, podcasts, comedy classes, and more! Shows feature hilarious performers from the Philadelphia area and beyond. Classes are taught by the bes instructors in the Philly area who are passionate about making you a better at whatever your focus is. Crossroads is available for private shows, improv workshops, or other things you might have in mind. We are now starting very limited operations in Indianapolis as well!
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