Advanced Improv

Mondays, March 9 - April 27

7:00pm - 9:00pm

$150

Ready to level up? This advanced class challenges experienced improvisers to take bold creative risks while sharpening the skills needed for strong long-form scene work. Led by Kevin, students will focus on ensemble communication, active listening, and sustained scene development in a supportive, high-energy environment. This class will conclude with a sharing for family and friends.
Prerequisite: RHT Improv (within the last 3 years) or instructor approval.

Mime Technique Intensive with Mark Jaster

3 days!

Fri, April 17 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sat, April 18 10:00 am - 5:00pm

Sun, April 19 10:00 am - 5:00pm

$250

Mark Jaster brings a rare perspective on the art of mime, having studied with Marcel Marceau’s teacher, Etienne Decroux and also with Marcel Marceau. Mark served as Mr. Marceau’s teaching assistant in a series of seminars in Ann Arbor in the 1980’s.  These studies have been complemented with classes in the LeCoq pedagogy of theatrical clown with Dody DiSanto and many hours logged watching Chaplin, Keaton, and Harpo Marx. He also brings 40+ years of professional performance experience, which has been the main thrust of his career.
 
Mark has taught classes and workshops for all ages from preschool to graduate and professional, including The Shakespeare Theatre, several ballet programs, The Maryland Opera Studio and even an orchestral conductor. He consults regularly on mime and gestural issues with theaters in the DC-Baltimore region.

Improvisation with Kevin Corbett - Spring

Tuesdays, April 21 - June 9

7:00pm - 9:00pm

$150

Kevin will lead you on a creative adventure designed to boost your confidence & help you express yourself through humor, while you explore comedy and communication through improvisation. In this safe, supportive environment you’ll be able to take creative risks, give & accept feedback, and have a lot of laughs. We’ll focus on the comedy of short form games, AND delve into the communication required to successfully develop scenes in long form exercises

Physical Comedy Intensive with Mark Jaster & Sabrina Mandell

2 Days Only!

Sat, May 30 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sun, May 31, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

$200

Taught by Mark Jaster & Sabrina Mandell of Happenstance Theater

This workshop explores physical techniques that support comic performance, with exercises in stillness, reaction, focus, clarity of mimetic gesture, illusion, physical characterization, status in the duo and trio, the inclusion of the audience, and clown. Mark draws on his training with Étienne Decroux and Marcel Marceau. Sabrina draws on her training with Dody DiSanto in the LeCoq pedagogy and almost two decades of experience as a theatrical clown. Their complementary approaches combine to address nuts-and-bolts physical, technical and structural skills and the more esoteric issues of honesty, presence and accessibility. It will be a super-charged, slam-dunk laboratory where the performers can get down to the nitty-gritty of what it means to “take the stage” and PLAY.

STAGE COMBAT - Mixed Weapon Renewal Intensive

Sundays, February 1 - March 22

6:30pm - 9:30pm

$175

The stage combat testing process usually matches weapons - knife against knife, sword against sword - but actual show conditions frequently ask performers and choreographers to mix weapons on stage.  This intensive will include performance and fight direction theory for approaching mixed weapons on a variety of stages and real-world theatrical conditions and will conclude with a Skills Proficiency Renewal in one weapon per student in a mixed-weapon scene.  Students should have taken at least one SAFD test.   All test fees are included.  Please note, due to space restrictions Staff may not be available as an option.  Class will be taught by Casey Kaleba of Tooth and Claw Combat Arts.

Improv Drop In! Feb 13

Friday, Feb 13

7:00pm-9:00pm

$10

Practice your improv in this fun, accessible environment with no pressure to be funny or clever in front of an audience. DROP-IN classes are meant for improvisers of all levels to come together to practice exercises as well as short and long-form improvisation! 

Registering in advance on the website is encouraged.

Improv Drop In! March 6

Friday, March 6

7:00pm-9:00pm

$10

Practice your improv in this fun, accessible environment with no pressure to be funny or clever in front of an audience. DROP-IN classes are meant for improvisers of all levels to come together to practice exercises as well as short and long-form improvisation! 

Registering in advance on the website is encouraged.

Improv Drop In! April 10

Friday, April 10

7:00pm-9:00pm

$10

Practice your improv in this fun, accessible environment with no pressure to be funny or clever in front of an audience. DROP-IN classes are meant for improvisers of all levels to come together to practice exercises as well as short and long-form improvisation! 

Registering in advance on the website is encouraged.