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WORKSHOP - "Beyond the Sweep": This workshop will focus on the art of stagecraf with the improviser in mind.  Students will take part in an exploration of various tools and techniques to manipulate the space to support and heighten scene work.  We'll cover Fade In/Out, Split Scenes, Swinging/ Revolving Doors, Slides/Journey Scenes, Tag Out Runs, Transformations and more!

Date/Time: Saturday, 2/9/08, 3-6pm
Location: The Shubin Theatre, 407 Bainbridge Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Prerequisite: Level 1 at PHIT OR past improv experience.
Instructor: Peter McNerney (bio)

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LEVEL 1 - "Intro to Longform": This is the place to start if you have never improvised before, or did some shortform improv in the past. In Intro to Longform you will learn about key improv skills like agreement, characterization, monologues, and object work. We'll finish by learning the Armando performance structure. $150 for 8 weeks.

FEBRUARY SESSION
Date/Time: Wednesdays 7-9pm, 2/6/08-3/26/08
Location: The Ethical Society Building (basement rehearsal room), 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Instructor: Kristen Schier (bio)