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character 2: being characters
Tier 3 advanced improv class
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with julie waggoner

This class meets EIGHT THURSDAYS
7-9pm at 
The Northampton Senior Center (67 Conz St, Northampton, MA)
April 20 - June 8, 2017
​$176
PREREQUISITE: Completion of Character 1
BEING CHARACTERS IS NOW FULL!
SIGN YOUR NAME ON THE WAIT LIST
Let's take those character-building skills you've learned in other HVC School classes to the next level. In this Tier 2 class, we'll build characters and put them in relationships and scenes to see how these characters move and feel on their feet over time. "Being Characters" will begin by briefly revisiting avenues into character building (voice, physicality, accents, age, gender, and more). Then we'll launch into in depth character development opportunities in scenework. What does it feel like to live in these characters' shoes? How do characters evolve together over time? We'll investigate the different ways that characters can inform, drive, support, or enhance a scene including status, point of view, need/drive, and more. This class is an opportunity to synthesize your skills of committing to the moment, serving the scene, and being a good stage partner, AND bring characters into your work and play! There will be opportunities for extended monologues, two-person scenes, and larger group scenes. Students will challenge AND cheer each other to help create a safe and supportive atmosphere. Expect to be tired and happy!

This class includes an informal showcase for friends and family on the last day of class.

About your teacher: Julie is an improviser, standup comic and actress.  She specializes in character roles, including a variety of accents, genders and ages. Her stage roles include 8 different characters in the play Parallel Lives: The Kathy & Mo Show, by Kathy Najimy & Mo Gaffney, and 5 different characters in Red State of Marriage, by Peter Shelburne.  In Northamptons Arts Council performances shes been Ed Sullivan, Madonna, Edith Bunker, Feminem, and assorted Monty Python-ites.
 
This class meets on the following eight Thursday evenings, 7:00 to 9:00pm at The Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz St, Northampton, MA
4/20
4/27
5/4
5/11
5/18
5/25
6/1
6/8
(if we need a make up, it will be 6/15)
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Small but Important Fine Print:
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Please note that once you make your purchase, your place in the class is NON-REFUNDABLE unless we have 48 hours notice before first class AND we can get someone to fill your spot.
*Students must attend at least 6 of the 8 classes to graduate to the next level.
*Students must be 18+ years. (In actual years, not maturity. ;)
*Our classes may involve physical activity  and we could be on our feet for at least an hour; however, we're able to accommodate for all physical abilities. Please let email us to let us know how we can best fit your needs or if you have any questions about accommodations.
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