21/03/2024
The NEW Puzzled Players of Greater Binghamton (PPers)-Improv 101
Our Improv 101 FUNshops will get you engaged in a lively, dynamic, and interactive workshop based on the principles of improv performance. No acting or performing experience is necessary but participants eager to be part of a performing team at the Puzzled Players Theater will be required to excel in this workshop.
In addition to performing for the public, these improvisation skills are key components in both professional and personal interactions. Experiencing them is an effective way to learn communication, empathy, trust, innovation, creativity, teamwork, and more. Through improv, participants also learn to “fail” but in a supportive environment. They see first-hand how so-called mistakes can produce “happy accidents” that lead to innovative ideas.
What You Will Learn: Participants will learn and practice the basic techniques and skills used by all improvisers. (Agreement, Acceptance, Building on an Offer, Staying Present, Statements rather than Questions, Listening, more.) You will also learn and practice several of the warm-up exercises, drills, and Improv Games that the PPers use in their rehearsals and shows. All classes are taught by Russ The BIG Guy, Founder and Creative Director of The NEW Puzzled Players of Greater Binghamton.
How it Works: In a small group setting, participants will interact in a non-judgmental and relaxed, but structured workshop. There will be opportunities to explore and play as Russ uses demonstrations and side coaching to reinforce specific concepts and guide students to discover new skills. The freedom to experience the success created when these skills are applied properly creates “a-ha” moments for the participants. Research proves that this kind of immersive experiential learning is far superior to lectures. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes as you will be on your feet and moving around often.
Register NOW: Improv 101, Saturday April 13th, Part One: 10:00am-Noon, Lunch on your own: Noon -12:30pm, Part Two: 12:30pm-2:00pm. Class size is limited to 12 students. Classes held at the PPers Theater at 19 Madison Avenue, Endicott (formerly Cinema Saver) Refreshments are available to purchase. $99 Via EventBrite. Here is the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/improv-101-the-new-puzzled-players-of-greater-binghamton-ppers-improv-101-tickets-866003338297?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
Get More Information or to Pay with Venmo or PayPal: Contact Russ today with any questions and learn how you can join the ranks of other successful people who are loving Improv and infusing their lives with energy, enthusiasm, creativity, and productivity.
Russell L. Swanger III (AKA, Russ The BIG Guy) is the founder and owner of Going Boldly-U, the host of Going Boldly-the Podcast, and the Executive Director and Creative Director of the NEW Puzzled Players Comedy Improv Theater
Voice and text: 607-725-5704
Website: www.RussTheBIGGuy.com/improv-workshops
More about the New Puzzled Players of Greater Binghamton here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/707954804037975/