Make "make believe" believable. Whether your goal is comedy or drama, you can't move an audience to laughter or tears unless they believe the performance. In these 8 weeks of training, you'll learn state-based acting, a flexible technique suited to the instant and unpredictable nature of improv. Express yourself in both subtlety and explosive emotion. Improve your understanding of the ensemble boundaries necessary to taking huge risks on stage. Dare to get real. Taught by award-winning physical theatre artist and improviser Nick Gillette.
Prerequisite: Intermediate Improv ar Crossroads or equivalent training at another location.
Dates/Time: Mondays | 7pm - 9:30pm | 10/17 - 12/12 (skips Halloween)
Class Location: Philly Dance Fitness, 1923 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Performance: Saturday, December 17th @ 5:30pm @ Theater Exile, 1340 S. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Class Cost: $299. Payment plans available upon request. Email classes@xroadscomedy.com
ABOUT NICK GILLETTE: NICK GILLETTE (he/him) is a physical theatre artist and improviser. Co-founder emeritus of Almanac Dance Circus Theatre. Graduate of the Pig Iron School for Advanced Performance Training, 2014 New York Live Arts Fresh Tracks resident artist, and 2016 Colgate University Christian A. Johnson resident artist, 2021 FringeArts Audience Choice Award winner for Comedy/Improv. With Almanac, he has devised and performed dozens of critically acclaimed nu-circus works. Co-creator of improvised absurdist plays with The Wadsworth Constant. Had performed with Cabaret Red Light, BRAT Productions, Lighting Rod Special, Pig Iron Theatre Co., Alex Bechtel, International Contemporary Dance Festival of Mexico City, and Vancouver International Improv Festival’s International Ensemble. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife and children.
ABOUT THE LOCATION: This is unfortunately not an accessible space. Philly Dance Fitness is located at 1923 Chestnut Street above the Trek bike shop in Center City. Head up the stairs, then through the doorway at the back of the second floor landing. We highly recommend biking, walking, or taking public transportation as this location is in the heart of Center City. This location is surrounded by several bus and trolly routes. Paid street parking is available throughout the area but can be difficult to find. There are various paid parking lots in the area as well.
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS: All our instructors are fully vaccinated. All students must be fully vaccinated – including booster shots! Students will be required to upload a digital copy of their vaccination card upon registration. 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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