Be A Good Partner, starts Jun 17

• 6 CLASSES OF 2 HOURS
• SATURDAYS JUN 17, 24, JUL 1, 8, 15, 22
• NOON to 2:00pm Eastern (Click for time zone converter)
• PRICE IN CDN DOLLARS (plus tax for Canadians)
• TEACHER: VINNY FRANCOIS

WHO IS THIS FOR?

• For anyone with over 20 hours or more of improv training
  
• Performers looking to better connect with and support their scene partners

DESCRIPTION

Be A Good Partner is an improv class with the express aim of helping you support each other on stage. The goal is to give you the tools to make your scene partners feel heard and empowered, while learning to take up your own space and use your own voice. (If you've never taken an improv class before, we strongly suggest starting with our Intro to Improv class.)

This class looks at collaboration through the lens of supporting your partners' choices while also building on them. We dig into imposter syndrome, self-criticism, and self-erasure to bring out the best and boldest improviser already in you.

We will tackle:

• Active listening
  
• Making offers
• Being decisive
• Saying "yes" and "no"
• Collaborating and heightening
• Consent and sensitive topics

TEACHER: VINNY FRANCOIS

Vinny Francois has nearly 25 years of experience as a professional improviser in both English and French and is an award-winning instructor, specializing in unscripted narratives. He is the director of Improv College and Camp Zipzap, a weekend improv camp for adults. He has been published in McSweeney’s Internet Tendency and is currently a writer at The Beaverton, a Canadian satire site. He lives in Tio'tia:ke / Montreal.

"Working with Vinny was an absolute delight! He challenged me to play in ways that truly leveled up my improv performance and changed my approach to the craft. Also: he knows where to find the best ice cream and donuts."
-- Jess Lindal, Calgary, Canada

SCHOLARSHIPS

Two scholarship spots are reserved in each class at Improv College for members of equity-seeking communities on a first-come, first-served basis. To claim a spot in this class, simply select the Equity-Seeking option from the Registration drop-down menu. No application required.

MIDDLE- and LOW-INCOME REGISTRATION

To address the fact that different people have different purchasing power, several spots are reserved for students in Middle- and Low-Income situations. They may register at a lowered price. Simply select the Middle- and Low-Income option from the Registration drop-down menu.

Image Description:

Class title on a white background on the left half of the image. A mosaic of geometric shapes in green, black, yellow, and white on the left half, including the Improv College logo in a black circle.