SUMMER IMPROV WORKSHOPS: The Bovine Metropolis

Discovering the Moment
Instructor: Brian McManus
6 Hour Workshop
June 28, 10:00am – 5:00pm
$75

----- This workshop will explore the art of ‘jumping’--stepping into the light with absolutely nothing in your mind but readiness. We’ll examine this as a method for moving scenes forward organically, without planning or writing out the scene in your head beforehand. You’ll leave with a greater trust in yourself and some techniques to expand this unnerving moment into a comfortable working space. We’ll celebrate our experimental ponderings with a show! Don’t think about it. Jump.

Chick It!
Instructor: Sarah Kirwin
6 Hour Workshop
July 12, 10:00pm – 5:00pm
$75
----- We are women, hear us Moo! ...wait that didn't come out right. Ladies of Improv! Come and delve into the wonders of being a spontaneous chick. Work on being more bold and daring with your scenes and shed the age-old standard roles of the Mother, the Wife, the Witch and the Lover. Play, commit and jump bravely into the moment with confidence. Explore the dynamics of the "all girl" scenes and groups.

Intro to the HAROLD
Instructor: Michael Traylor
2-Day Workshop and Show
July 19, 10:00am – 5:00pm (with an hour for lunch)
July 20, 2:00pm – 5:00pm; Show at 6:30pm
$99
----- Learn why Harold is the most famous improv form. This workshop will introduce you to Harold’s structure and movements, focusing on understanding group mind, supporting your partner and developing & recognizing patterns and connections. The workshop will cover callbacks, theme, edits and how to make scene work smarter, emotional and easier. Come learn what makes Harold a signature form and how to apply its lessons to all improv forms.

Go Long!
Instructor: Ben Reed
High School Long Form Workshop (Ages 14-19)
2-Day Workshop and Show
July 26, 10:00am – 5:00pm (with an hour for lunch)
July 27, 2:00pm – 5:00pm; show at 6:30pm
$99
----- Looking to make the leap into long form? Want to learn new tools & techniques to bring back to your school improv troupe in the fall? This workshop is designed specifically for the intermediate to advanced high school improviser to help sculpt those after-school skills into long form knowledge. You’ll learn techniques that will make relationships go deeper, characters richer, audiences laugh harder and improv more fun...ner. The class will culminate in the production of a full-blown long form show at the theater for your friends and family!

Tips and Tricks to Making Long Form Fly
Instructor: Matthew Taylor
3 Hour Workshop
August 2, 10:00pm – 1:00pm
$49
----- Take this chance to workshop your improv skills with Matthew Taylor. During this playful session, Matthew will be downloading all the tips and tricks he’s learned over the last 15 years to stimulate scenework and increase your overall success rate. He’ll offer his unique perspective on long form involving everything from characters and relationships to creating sound structure within scenes. Come make your long form fly!

Up Next: You!
Instructor: Jake Sharon
2-Day Workshop and Show
August 9, 10:00am – 5:00pm (with an hour for lunch)
August 17, 2:00pm – 5:00pm; show at 6:30pm
$99
----- Come learn to draw upon your personal experiences to create funny, stage-ready material in this two-part stand-up workshop. The first class will help new comedians write fresh material based on personal experiences and/or workshop material that’s already been written. Returning for Part 2 a week later, you’ll workshop material developed during the week and finish with a show to test the goods! As a bonus, we’ll bring in two guest comedians to offer additional perspective.

For more information and to register:

http://www.bovinemetropolis.com/ or call 303-758-4722.