Beginning Improv

Beginning Improv

Improvisation is more than just a useful tool for actors, it’s a different way of approaching life. Through fun games and exercises, students will gain more confidence, more creativity, and more playfulness with the basic improv skills of listening, reacting, working with others, and trusting oneself. Not only will it make you more comfortable while thinking on your feet, it’s really fun! This fun class is eight weeks of meeting and playing in an enjoyable, supportive environment without the pressure of a final performance.

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  • DatesSaturdays, 11am-1:30pm, January 18 - March 22 (no class 2/22 or 3/8)
  • Cost($285) $250*
    Holiday Savings: Save $35 if you sign up before December 22
  • LocationSt. Columba's Episcopal Church — 939 James Burgess Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024
  • PrerequisitesNo previous training or experience necessary.

  • I took my first improv class with Amanda, and I’m so glad I started with her. I walked into that class terrified – I had no acting experience and was rarely funny. She created an environment
    where I felt encouraged and safe to be vulnerable (a rarity for me at that time)….I can also honestly say that her classes have changed my life outside of improv – I’m more open, more comfortable with failure and less stressed in social situations.

    —Sylvester Russell

Playback Theatre

Playback Theatre

Playback Theatre is a form of improvised theatre in which performers take personal experiences from audience members and turn those true stories into theatrical pieces. It is used around the world from public performances to private drama therapy sessions. Students will learn how to use their improv skills in fresh ways, while learning new tools they can apply to all of their improv work. Heightened listening and emotional connection converge in this artistically satisfying story-driven format that builds community for all involved.

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  • DatesSaturdays, 2-5pm, January 18 - March 22 (no class 2/22 or 3/8)
  • Cost($295) $255*
    Holiday Savings: Save $40 if you sign up before December 22
  • LocationSt. Columba's Episcopal Church — 939 James Burgess Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024
  • Prerequisitesprevious improv training/experience required

  • It reminded me that improv comes from a place of truth, memory and emotion.

    —Barb S.

Online Personal Storytelling Class

Online Personal Storytelling Class

First person storytelling shows are all the rage on stages and podcasts across the country.  In this class, you will learn how to take true events from your own life and weave them into engaging performances. We will work on public speaking skills, presentation, story structure, different narrative approaches, and creating your own unique style.  Each week, students will be given a new assignment for how to structure a story.  Students choose their own subject matter for their personal stories.  This class culminates in an online performance, where each student will share a 3-7 minute personal story.

This class is online, so you can take it from the comfort of your own home!

 

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  • DatesThursdays, January 23 - March 13, 6-8pm EST
  • Cost($225) $195*
    Winter Online Savings: Save $30 if you sign up before January 1
  • LocationOnline
  • PrerequisitesNo experience necessary.

  • I really love the space Amanda Rountree created for our storytelling class, how it was structured, the honest helpful feedback, the camaraderie of the class supporting each other.  I appreciated it as a space I felt safe to take risks, which I believe has made me a better storyteller. I look forward to more classes with Amanda!

    —Donna Joyce