Teen Summer Intensive
From ColdTowneTheater
ColdTowne Conservatory Announces 2008 Teen Summer Improv Intensive!
Austin’s popular long-form improvisational theater and training center ColdTowne Theater and Conservatory has announced a summer intensive session for teenagers ages 13 to 18. The session begins on Monday, August 11, 2008, and culminates in a free showcase show for friends and family on Sunday, August 17, at 7pm.
The intensive will introduce the principles of theatrical and comedic improvisation by use of group exercises, scene study, and theater games. Students will be led through the fundamentals of teamwork, listening skills, character, environment, and relationship development, and will be encouraged to find their own unique voices as performers and people. In this respectful and relaxed environment, students’ creativity and confidence will be expanded and nourished.
About Long-form Improvisation
Long-form improvisation is uniquely suited to the interests and aspirations of young actors. Unlike short-form (the game-heavy format featured on "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"), long-form focuses on ensemble playing, grounded scenework, and the creation of a thematically unified piece of comic theater, resulting in a much richer experience for both players and audience. A performance typically involves two to ten performers working from an audience suggestion to create a series of interconnected scenes. The end result might be multiple interconnected storylines or a collection of scenarios linked more by theme than narrative. The possibilities are endless in that all the material is completely improvised on the spot, reflecting the strengths and preferences of the players involved.
The cost of the one-week workshop is $350. Students also have the option of paying an additional $50 for box lunches. Classes will be held at ColdTowne Theater from 9am to 4pm Monday through Saturday, with a daily lunch break from 12pm to 1pm.
Classes will be capped at 16 students. Scholarships are available on a limited basis. Registration begins immediately: Email coldtowne@gmail.com or call 512-524-2807 for more information.
