The Torch Theatre Longform Improv Training Center
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The Torch Theatre is proud to offer professional training in improvisation for the theatre. Our instructors have studied and performed with masters of longform improvisation all over the country, and we are excited to be building a community of funny, passionate and interesting players right here in Phoenix, Arizona.
With a core curriculum based on longform improv, The Torch aims to build strong actors and ensembles in Phoenix, Arizona. So, what is longform improv? It is a performance built collaboratively on stage from a single suggestion. It could be a series of scenes, songs, characters or even movement that explore a theme. It is built by the performers together as the audience watches.
The Torch Theatre Longform Training Center offers ongoing courses in improv to help students develop and explore this craft. Class sizes are kept small to promote ensemble building and to allow instructors to cater courses to the individual needs of our students. We offer flexible payment plans and internship opportunities. If you are interested in enhancing your acting skills or learn the craft of improv, call to learn more about our program.
SceneBlast!
- Instructor: José Gonzalez
- Next Class Begins: Tuesday Feb 28th, 2012 at 6:30pm
- Session length: One Week
- Tuition: $10.00
SceneBlast! is, um, a blast of scenes. We'll start with some warmups
and then it's a continuous stream of just one scene after another.
When you finish a scene, you'll come off stage and get notes directly
from one of three teachers in the house. Then you'll get right back on
stage and into the scene rotations. SceneBlast! is the improv workout
you've been looking for!Instructors - TBD
Level I: Beginning Longform Scenework
- Instructor:
- Next Class Begins: Saturday Mar 17th, 2012 at 11:00am
- Session length: 8 Weeks
- Tuition: $195.00
Students will learn the fundamental tools of improvisation to build
confidence both on and off stage. Classes will focus on honest and
truthful reactions to discover the humor in scenework. Students will
participate in a fun and creative environment in which all ideas are
supported through improvisations core concept of saying “yes…and” to
help further the scene. Concepts will focus on emotional reactions,
listening, character development and environment work to allow students
to be in the moment on stage.
Class includes a student performance.Level III: Longform Performance
- Instructor:
- Next Class Begins: Saturday Mar 17th, 2012 at 2:30pm
- Session length: 8 weeks
- Tuition: $195.00
Students will create an entire show focusing on the format Harold, created by Del Close, the father of longform improvisation. This format will introduce openings and group games as well as continue the enrichment of on stage relationships through strong, emotional characters choices. The discovery of thematic elements in Harold will bridge the gap between scenes that will create a world in which connections are established throughout the show.
Class includes a student performance.Level II: Longform Ensemble Work
- Instructor:
- Next Class Begins: Sunday Mar 18th, 2012 at 11:00am
- Session length: 8 weeks
- Tuition: $195.00
Continuing with the concepts of Level I this class will build on the idea of working as an ensemble to create a cohesive group mind. The class will focus on discovering themes and patterns that will strengthen the performance. Students will learn to make strong choices at the top of the scene that will develop strong character wants and create emotionally rich relationships that will give them confidence on stage.
Class includes a student performance.Level IV: Advanced Longform Structures & Approaches
- Instructor:
- Next Class Begins: Sunday Mar 18th, 2012 at 2:30pm
- Session length: 8 weeks
- Tuition: $195.00
There are many formats of improvisation and this class will introduce a number of them. Each new format will focus on different aspects of improvisational tools to create a stronger and more confident performer. The continuing growth of the ensemble will be an important element when bringing a new format to the stage.
Class includes a student performance.
Character Workshop
- Instructor: Sam Haldiman
- Next Class Begins: Tuesday Mar 20th, 2012 at 6:30pm
- Session length: Two Weeks
- Tuition: $40.00
This workshop will help you to find an immediate character and point of view as an extension of yourself as well as building off your scene partners.
This class meets for two weeks --- March 20th and March 27th
Prerequisite - Completion of Level I or equivalent
Level I: Beginning Longform Scenework
- Instructor:
- Next Class Begins: Wednesday Mar 21st, 2012 at 6:30pm
- Session length: 8-Weeks
- Tuition: $195.00
Students will learn the fundamental tools of improvisation to build confidence both on and off stage. Classes will focus on honest and truthful reactions to discover the humor in scenework. Students will participate in a fun and creative environment in which all ideas are supported through improvisations core concept of saying “yes…and” to help further the scene. Concepts will focus on emotional reactions, listening, character development and environment work to allow students to be in the moment on stage.
Class includes a student performance.