Improv Games for the Actor with Sarah Holt: In Person (All Levels)

Event Type
Date(s)
Wednesday, September 7, 7:30PM
Cost
$30 for AC members, $40 for General Admission
Address

600 Wolfe Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
United States

For all members ages 18+.

NOTE: This workshop is taking place in Alexandria, not at the AC office! There's street parking, but be sure to check signs as to whether you'll need to feed a meter and follow a time limit. Also, the Capitol One Bank at the corner of Wilkes and Washington Streets allows LTA guests to park there for free after 5pm.

WHAT IS IT?: Improv games are easy to learn, incredibly fun to play, and exercise basic acting skills like listening, responding, sharing focus, and committing to the moment.

HOW WILL IT WORK?: We'll start with very easy warm up exercises, then play scads of improv games that'll open up your imagination and tickle your funny bone. You'll discover the endless benefits of improv as a technique to being a better actor.

WHAT LEVEL ACTOR IS THIS FOR?:This is for all AC members ages 18+ regardless of professional focus. Never done improv? This is the time to give it a try! No mime skills, charades expertise, improv experience, or preparation necessary.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?: That improv games are an effortless and fun way to slide into your imagination, play well with others, and focus on the here and now.

SARAH HOLT has been teaching improv in the area since 2001, at the Little Theatre of Alexandria, the AC, and around the DMV. As a member of The Retros, she performs regularly at LTA and area improv festivals. She's been on stage in many productions at LTA, as well as The Keegan Theatre, the Folger Theatre, Nextstop Theatre, and the Source Festival.