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ANNOUNCING OUR NEW TRAINING PROGRAM

We're so excited to announce our new curriculum here at The Box to emphasize the art of play, imagination, communication, and love through improv!

 

Our Education Director, Jeanette Cerami, has partnered with Kevin Mullaney whose credits include teaching improvisation at iO Theater in Chicago, at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theatre in New York and Artistic Director at Under the Gun Theater in Chicago. They previously collaborated on curriculum for his training program, Improv Resource Center, in Chicago in 2017. In our new structure, you will see a lot of the foundational concepts taught as before, but with a different approach. The program starts at Improv 1, and while we still encourage students to go into this level after Foundations, certain students who feel confident can move directly from Foundations into Level 2 during this transition session. A big component that we are adding into the program will be Student Showcases for all levels after Level 1 (Level 1 will be strongly encouraged/softly required to attend these showcases as part of their training). While we acknowledge the desire in our growing community for improv classes that train us to be better partners, communicators, and speakers offstage as well as on, we believe a final performance is the important last step in graduating your improv skills from each level to the next. Beyond that, much of what you will learn and experience in our new curriculum is going to feel familiar and equally rewarding from previous lessons. We're so excited to have you as part of our community, and look forward to watching you grow, learn, and play with us here at The Box!

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Improv Foundations

Monthly Improv Jam:

Hosted by Members of The Show

Next Jam: Thursday, July 25

Time: 7:30PM-8:30PM

Price: FREE (donations accepted)

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Come on down to The Box and jam with members of The Show and improvisors from all over ABQ!

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The Jam is an improv extravaganza where you get to go on stage and play all the fun games you see The Show perform each weekend.  This is a great way to put those improv class skills to use or simply try out improv for the first time. 

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Doors open at 7:15 for a warmup. The Jam is open to all!. Admission is free but donations are always accepted.

We hope to see you there!

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Improv Foundations

Monthly Drop-In Class:

Next Class: Saturday, July 27

Time: 1:00PM-3:00PM

Price: $15 (At Door / Cash or Venmo)

DROP-IN

Join us for a dynamic monthly drop-in improv class! Each session will focus on a new theme or technique based on feedback from the improv community or the specialty of the instructor. Led by members of The Show, our experienced instructors will guide you through engaging exercises and scenes designed to enhance your improv skills.

 

Perfect for level 2 or above students, as well as those with commensurate experience, these classes offer a fun and supportive environment to expand your improv repertoire. Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills or simply enjoy the thrill of improv, this class is for you!  No need to pay in advance or reserve a spot. Simply drop-in.

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SUMMER WORKSHOPS

Improv Foundations

Hip Hop/Wordplay Workshop:

Instructor: Jeanette Cerami

Saturday, August 3rd

1:00PM to 4:00PM

Price: $50

Musical improv can be scary, but there is musicality in rapping and wordplay that can be fun regardless of your singing skills! We'll play with rhyming, alliteration, metaphor and more that can be used in scenes whether or not you're being accompanied by a musician. Scenework can be musical without the instruments, let's spend an afternoon and figure out how to have miusical scenes without the songs.

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Improv Foundations

Character in Improv:

Instructor: Leslie Nesbit

Wednesday, August 7th

6:00PM to 8:00PM

Price: $50

Find your character POV in improv scenes. This workshop will give you several tools for your tools box to be someone other than yourself. Put your mind and body to work and learn how to have fun in a very Groundlings-inspired workshop! 

etaphor and more that can be used in scenes whether or not you're being accompanied by a musician. Scenework can be musical without the instruments, let's spend an afternoon and figure out how to have miusical scenes without the songs.

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IMPROV CLASSES

Improv One

Improv One: Improv Basics

Instructor: TBD

Sundays, 1:00PM to 3:00PM

August 11  -  October 6

Price: $200

Unlock your creativity and confidence with our 8-week improv course! Learn essential tools to create compelling characters, initiate dynamic settings, and build engaging scenes while learning a variety of improv games. Whether you aspire to perform or just want to develop your quick-thinking and collaborative skills, you'll explore everything from "Yes, And" agreement principles to crafting believable relationships. Our warm and supportive environment ensures that you'll have fun, laugh, and grow with each new exercise.

 

One of the requirements for this class will be attending a Student Showcase for Levels 2,3, & Advanced on Sunday, October 6th. 

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No Class September 1st.

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Improv Two

Improv Two: Love & Respect (In Improv)

Instructor: Alex Knight

Sundays, 1:00PM to 3:00PM

August 11 - October 6

Price: $200

Learn how to play from your heart and soul instead of your brain. This class focuses on the emotional truth of the scene, and how the characters feel about themselves and each other. Students will strive to make each other comfortable and seen instead of being competitive with one another- allowing bolder, stronger and more exciting scenes.

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One of the requirements for this class will be performing in a Student Showcase on Sunday, October 6th.

 

No Class September 1st.

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Prerequisites - Improv One

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Improv Three

Improv Three: Building Your Improv Toolbox

Instructor: Jeanette Cerami

Sundays, 3:15PM to 5:15PM

August 11 - October 6

Price: $200

Elevate your improvisation skills to the next level with our intermediate 8-week improv course! Learn essential techniques to build your toolbox and become "team-ready". Through focused exercises, you'll learn specific ways to initiate the "who, what, where" of a scene, convert abstract suggestions into compelling realities, and heighten scenes using varied editing techniques. Explore emotional perspectives, engaging monologues, and dynamic group scenes. Whether you're ready for the stage or seeking to expand your creative arsenal, this course provides practical tools to transform your improv game.

 

One of the requirements for this class will be performing in a Student Showcase on Sunday, October 6th.

 

No Class September 1st.

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Prerequisites - Improv One, Improv Two

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Improv Three

Short Form Study

Instructor: Fill Jeantete

Mondays, 6:00PM to 8:00PM

August 12  -  October 7

Price: $200

Delve into the intricacies of short form improv, refining your timing, sharpening your wit, and mastering the art of rapid scene creation. Students will learn to play and perform classic improv games, leveraging the advanced skills honed in earlier classes to enhance their comedic timing and character development. Culminate your journey with a showcase that highlights your newfound confidence and prowess on stage.

 

One of the requirements for this class will be performing in a Student Showcase on Sunday, October 6th.

 

No Class September 2nd.

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Prerequisites - Improv One, Improv Two, Improv Three

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