Mini Beginning Improv
This 4-week session of Beginning Improv gives students an opportunity to learn some life-changing improv skills in a half-session format. 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!
- DatesThursdays, June 4-June 25, 4-6pm
- LocationThe Art Center at Johns Creek — 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Bldg 700 Johns Creek, GA, 30097
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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.
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 a performance, where each student will share a 3-7 minute personal story.
- DatesThursdays, June 4-July 23, 6:30-8:30pm
- PrerequisitesNo experience necessary.
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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!
Continuing Improv
In this class, students will build upon the skills they absorbed in Beginning Improv, and learn how to confidently sustain scenes. They will continue to explore short form performance play, while also adding more to their skillset, fully completing a sturdy foundation for strong improvised theatre.
- DatesTuesdays, 7-9pm, June 2-July 21
- Cost(
$225) $199*Early Bird Savings: Save $26 if you sign up before April 24 - LocationPrivate Residence in Cumming, GA
- PrerequisitesBeginning Improv
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You need to know how to teach to make a difference, and she surely does.
Applied Storytelling Workshop
Everyone can tell a personal story, but in this workshop, students will learn how to apply some of the technical ins and outs of engaging storytelling in any aspect of their lives and work. We will touch on personal style, story structure, and different approaches that help strengthen any speech. This workshop goes beyond basic public speaking skills, to help students understand how to meaningfully connect to others with what they already have–themselves. Storytelling skills build confidence, connection, and community.
This workshop is pay-what-you-can. Simply enter the amount you’d like to pay at check-out.
The March 22nd workshop is for a private event. To book a private class, please contact Amanda.
- DatesSunday, March 22, 3-6pm
- Cost$50
- LocationPrivate Residence
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Amanda’s story-telling class is fabulous! She teaches you how to take those funny personal stories you’ve been telling for years and polish them to performance quality. Then she builds your courage to tell them to a live audience.