IMPROV CLASSES
CSz Richmond Theater • FALL 2019 Improv Classes
TEACHING LITTLE KIDS TO RETIREES AND EVERYONE IN BETWEEN.
Improv is more than just a performance tool. It teaches you life skills that are valuable well beyond the stage.
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It's time to get out of your head and bring laughter into every aspect of your life! Our introductory through advanced workshops emphasize basic improvisational skills by exploring spontaneity, staying in the moment, teamwork, risk-taking, storytelling, creating characters, and other fun stuff in a relaxed and supportive environment.
We're the oldest improv training facility in Central Virginia, teaching skills to students and businesses since 1996. And our professional CSz Richmond facilitators connect with the worldwide CSz network of training centers, in 30 cities internationally and growing. From kids to business professionals, come play with us and see why everybody's talking about CSz Richmond!
OUR FALL 2019 CLASSES
IMPROV CLASSES FOR ADULTS
FREE IMPROV SAMPLER CLASS!
Want to try this whole "improv" thing but are afraid of committing to an entire 8-week class? Then come try it out for FREE!! We're offering a free 2-hour Improv Basics class for the commitment-phobic. Come play with us and a bunch of other people just as curious as you. You still need to register so we know you're coming, but otherwise it's totally no strings attached. Yes, AND!
Ages 18 and up, please!
LOCATION: CSz Richmond Theater
Monday, September 9th, 2019
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
For Adults 18 years and older
FREE!
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ALREADY HAPPENED! STAY TUNED FOR OUR NEXT ONE!
IMPROV 101
For Adults - Fall 2019
Improve your presentation skills. Get better at one on one interactions. Learn the secrets of amazing teamwork. Sharpen your ability to listen and respond. Have ridiculous amounts of fun! Think you're too old? It's never too late to discover the improv basics. Let us help you learn the on-stage skills that you can take with you every day no matter what you do! Hilarious fun that's incredibly practical!
LOCATION: CSz Richmond Theater
Mondays Sept. 16 - Nov. 4, 2019
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Showcase: November 11, 7:30 PM
For Adults 18 years and older
8 Weeks • $180
CLASS FULL!
Christine is the founder of ComedySportz Richmond and has been training improvisers for over 23 years! She is a Certified Executive Level Applied Improv Trainer with CSz Worldwide, and is known for being the architect of our summer camps and her work with dementia caregivers and the vision impaired.
IMPROV 201
For Adults - Fall 2019
Couldn't get enough the first time around? Join us for the next level of improv as we build on the basic skills you've already learned! Build on your characters and relationships, sharpen your object work, increase your storytelling ability, listening and communication skills, and even work on some rap & singing techniques! PREREQUISITE: Improv 101 class at CSz Richmond or equivalent training elsewhere.
LOCATION: CSz Richmond Theater
Wednesdays Sept. 11 - Oct. 30, 2019
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Showcase: November 6, 7:30 PM
For Adults 18 years and older
8 Weeks • $180
CLASS FULL!
Rachel has been a Major League performer with CSzRVA since 2005. She has worked the last 8 years teaching improv to all ages in the D.C. area, and performing across the country. Rachel is our Access Coordinator, producing our sensory friendly matches & teaching improv to those on the Autism spectrum.
FORWARD FOCUS
For Adults - Winter 2020
For experienced students of improv looking to explore further! This 8 week class helps you dive deeper into long form improv, You’ll perform dynamic scenes grounded in a strong point of view, emotional commitment, physicality and a wide world view. Students will receive side-coaching, kind and direct personal feedback.
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This class has a pre-requisite of an improv 201 class at CSz Richmond or at a similar improv training facility
LOCATION: CSz Richmond Training Center
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Coming in Winter 2020!
For Adults 18 years and older
8 Weeks • $180
WINTER CLASS
REGISTRATION SOON!
THE HAROLD
FORWARD FOCUS STYLE
For Adults - Fall 2019
For experienced students of improv looking to learn the HAROLD! This 8 week class teaches the fundamentals and how to execute this amazing, fun, and challenging improv form. You’ll perform dynamic scenes and games grounded in an Annoyance perspective and flesh out the HAROLD through character, theme and world building. Students will receive side-coaching, kind and direct personal feedback.
LOCATION: CSz Richmond Training Center
Thursdays Sept. 26 - Nov. 21, 2019
(excluding Halloween)
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Showcase: TBD by class participants
For Adults 18 years and older
8 Weeks • $180
Betzi has been improvising for 13 years. She has studied at iO South, UCB, the Annoyance, Coalition Theater and CSz Richmond. Betzi has performed performed with several long form and Harold troupes over the years, and currently performs with the musical improv group Sounds Good to Me! and Disco Lemonade Improv, as well as working as a coach for private long form improv clients.
IMPROV FOR ELEMENTARY TO HIGH SCHOOL
COMEDYSPORTZ IMPROV FOR AUTISM 101
For Ages 13-19 - Fall 2019
This 4-week class will explore the world of improv, structured to support those who are along the Autism Spectrum. Classes will focus on ensemble and team building to help with the exploration of different relationships and social cues. Through a variety of fun exercises and games, students will learn about the art of improvisation. We build the fun and comedy all without a script in hand! This is a chance to stretch the brain and grow flexibility in a relaxed environment. Curious if this class is right for your student? Contact Rachel, our accessibility coordinator and course teacher, at Rachel.garmon@cszrva.com
LOCATION: CSz Richmond Training Center
Saturdays Sept 21, 28, Oct 5 & 12, 2019
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
For anyone on the Autism Spectrum Ages 13-19
4 Weeks • $90
Rachel Garmon has been performing improv for 15 years and teaching for 8 years. She has been active in the autism community in the DC area teaching classes and workshops for those along the autism spectrum in both accessible and inclusive settings. Last year she partnered with Children’s National Hospital to do a 16 week series of Improv workshops focused on social skills. In the Richmond area she brought the first sensory friendly improv show and workshops in partnership with the Autism Society of Central Virginia.
Our High School League and Middle School League teams meet and play all year long! Find out more HERE!
Our popular SUMMER CAMPS have come to a close for 2019!
Once again, filled to capacity every week, and we can't thank everyone enough for such a great summer!
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CLICK HERE to see what our Summer Camps were this year, and start making plans to spend NEXT summer with he ComedySportz Richmond team!
Our school age programs are designed to teach kids cooperation, collaboration, kindness, and creativity through the basic elements of storytelling, characters and interactive play. Our popular summer COMEDY CAMPS are when we offer the most classes for school aged kids.
And throughout the year, we offer weekly Middle and High School League® ComedySportz® programs. Find out more about our CSz School Leagues HERE!
WHAT ARE THEY SAYING ABOUT US?
Quotes and testimonials from actual CSz Richmond Improv students
" 'Yes, And' opens up a whole
new world of endless
opportunity and possibilities!!"
"Improv training made me more confident with giving presentations to large groups of people."
"It's just really amazing to see someone come out of their shell and blossom before your very eyes."
"Taking a Comedysportz class is like going to funny boot camp except without the guns and uniforms."
"You support each other. You learn to share focus, which means you have each other's backs."
"It makes me feel better about myself, and it makes me feel more confident in a new situation."
