2014 Unscripted New York Workshops
Unless otherwise noted, all workshops will take place at Shetler Studios - Theater 54
244 W. 54th Street, 12th Floor (between Broadway and 8th Avenue)
244 W. 54th Street, 12th Floor (between Broadway and 8th Avenue)
Scenario to Stage Improvisation Workshop - Michael J. Gellman
Friday (October 3) 11:00am-6:00pm (1 hour total of break time)
$125 (Audit $35)
From Comedia del Arte to Mike Leigh, Christopher Guest and Larry David, improvisation from scenario is how we will make a living in the craft we love. In this intensive workshop participants will explore the techniques early improvisers used to create improvised scenario-based one-act plays for the theater. The work will focus on both the long form methods described in the book, Process: An Improviser’s Journey as well as new applications developed by The Process Theater Group in Chicago. By the end of the workshop, participants will have developed theater pieces that will be performed in class.
Limit: 16 Students
Requirements: AND Master Retreat or Per4mance New York (comparable to UCB/PIT/Magnet Level 4), or 4-Year Theater Degree or Equivalent Theater or Improvisation Experience.
Apply to ANDReserve@aol.com and register by clicking on the appropriate link below:
$125 (Audit $35)
From Comedia del Arte to Mike Leigh, Christopher Guest and Larry David, improvisation from scenario is how we will make a living in the craft we love. In this intensive workshop participants will explore the techniques early improvisers used to create improvised scenario-based one-act plays for the theater. The work will focus on both the long form methods described in the book, Process: An Improviser’s Journey as well as new applications developed by The Process Theater Group in Chicago. By the end of the workshop, participants will have developed theater pieces that will be performed in class.
Limit: 16 Students
Requirements: AND Master Retreat or Per4mance New York (comparable to UCB/PIT/Magnet Level 4), or 4-Year Theater Degree or Equivalent Theater or Improvisation Experience.
Apply to ANDReserve@aol.com and register by clicking on the appropriate link below:
Michael J. Gellman is currently a Senior Faculty Member at The Second City – Chicago. He is an Alum of the Second City Main Stage and was a resident director there for 25 years. He is also an Adjunct Faculty member at Columbia College teaching in Comedy Studies and co-author of the book Process: An Improviser’s Journey, published by Northwestern University Press. He is also the Artistic Director of The Process Theatre Group. He has taught, directed, and/or performed with Bill Murray, Dan Akroyd, Gilda Radner, Catherine O'Hara, Chris Farley, Steve Carrell, Steven Colbert, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Dave Pasquesi, Charna Halpern, Mick Napier, Ali Faranakian, and Armando Diaz among others.
Down & Dirty: Improvisation From the Heart - Michael J. Gellman
Saturday (October 4) 10:00am-1:00pm
$65 (Audit $20)
Character is at the heart of every improvisation. In this workshop participants will gain and practice tools to develop authentic characters and explore ways to apply them to any “improv” form. We will explore techniques used at Second City and The Process group to create theater for performance. The actors will be encouraged to explore their own potential for creating character, improvisational performance and scene creation. The workshop experience will apply to the participants’ improvisation, performance, text work and auditions.
Limit: 16 Students
Requirements: Regular Attendance at AND’s Improv Programs (comparable to UCB/PIT/Magnet Level 2), or Equivalent Improvisation or Theater Experience
Apply to ANDReserve@aol.com and register by clicking on the appropriate link below:
$65 (Audit $20)
Character is at the heart of every improvisation. In this workshop participants will gain and practice tools to develop authentic characters and explore ways to apply them to any “improv” form. We will explore techniques used at Second City and The Process group to create theater for performance. The actors will be encouraged to explore their own potential for creating character, improvisational performance and scene creation. The workshop experience will apply to the participants’ improvisation, performance, text work and auditions.
Limit: 16 Students
Requirements: Regular Attendance at AND’s Improv Programs (comparable to UCB/PIT/Magnet Level 2), or Equivalent Improvisation or Theater Experience
Apply to ANDReserve@aol.com and register by clicking on the appropriate link below:
Michael J. Gellman is currently a Senior Faculty Member at The Second City – Chicago. He is an Alum of the Second City Main Stage and was a resident director there for 25 years. He is also an Adjunct Faculty member at Columbia College teaching in Comedy Studies and co-author of the book Process: An Improviser’s Journey, published by Northwestern University Press. He is also the Artistic Director of The Process Theatre Group. He has taught, directed, and/or performed with Bill Murray, Dan Akroyd, Gilda Radner, Catherine O'Hara, Chris Farley, Steve Carrell, Steven Colbert, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Dave Pasquesi, Charna Halpern, Mick Napier, Ali Faranakian, and Armando Diaz among others.