Description: Few skills are more valuable for a working actor than the ability to improvise. Whether in prep, rehearsal, with auditioning, or for the performance itself - being able to work beyond the script (or without a script at all) is essential for an actor to maximize their potential. In this class, actors will learn practical improvisation skills they can use to be better scene partners, collaborators, auditioners, and overall creative performers.

Goal: To help actors strengthen their skillsets with practical, fundamental improv techniques they can use to improve their scripted and un-scripted performances.

Prerequisite: Intended for students with professional acting experience and/or professional-level acting training (ie degree or diploma programs in performing arts or a similar amount of accumulated training). No prior improv experience is required.

Class Size: 10 people max.
Duration: 4 x 2.5 hour weekly classes.

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MONDAYS 2pm-4:30pm (2.5 Hours)
January 20 - February 10 (4 Weeks)
Bad Dog Studio (392 Spadina Ave)
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MONDAYS 2pm-4:30pm (2.5 Hours)
March 3 - March 24 (4 Weeks)
Bad Dog Studio (392 Spadina Ave)
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ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Kirsten Rasmussen is an award-winning comedic actor, writer, and director. Her recent theatre directing credits include Skyline’s The Limit (Second City Mainstage) and the Canadian Comedy Award-winning revue Extravaganza Eleganza. Previously, Kirsten won additional Canadian Comedy Awards for Best Improvisor and Best Ensemble for her work with The Second City, with whom she co-created several hit shows including She The People. As a teacher, she has delivered performance workshops with theatres across Canada and is a co-founder of the Montreal Improv Theatre. Kirsten’s acting credits include Schitt’s Creek (CBC), The Beaverton (Comedy), TallBoyz (CBC), Odd Squad (PBSkids), Dino Dana (PBSkids), Bit Playas (CBC Gem), Band Ladies (Highball TV), and her starring role on Slo Pitch (IFC). Writing credits include The Snoopy Show (AppleTV+), This Hour Has 22 Minutes (CBC), Because News (CBC), The Irrelevant Show (CBC), and the original web series Healing From Heartbreak.
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VENUE ACCESSIBILITY:
This class location has stairs (approx. 15-20) and is not wheelchair accessible.