George Washington Univ - Improv Theater
Do you dream of being the next big star on Saturday Night Live or Who's Line Is It Anyway?
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June 21 - June 26, 2009 |
Spaces Remaining:
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| Grades: |
9 - 12
(Entering in Fall 2009)
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| Tuition: |
$1200
(Includes room and meals) |
Details
Do you dream of being the next big star on Saturday Night Live or Who's Line Is It Anyway? Do you want to learn Improvisation the way Wayne Brady, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Robin Williams or Ryan Stiles did? We work as a group with the emphasis on "trust and support." You will work with your fellow actors to form a company, with regular chances to step out and shine! We create an entire Improvisational Theatre Troupe in one week, with a performance on the last day! It's fun. It's exciting. It will change your life! This is an amazing week of Improvisational Theatre! You will learn to create unscripted scenes where the comedy (or drama) comes out of the situation. You will learn how to feel comfortable on stage without a script. Most of all, you will have a week of fun and exploration with your fellow actors in the world of the improvisation ensemble... Be a part of something bigger than yourself... a must for all actors.
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Program Directors
Charles Dougherty, Program Director
Charles Dougherty has been a working actor for 30 years. He appeared with Minnie Driver in the film Beautiful, directed by Sally Field. He appeared with Martin Landau in the recently released film An Existential Affair. He had a starring role in the Roger Corman film, Welcome To Oblivion. Mr. Dougherty recently appeared on the television show In Justice with Kyle MacLachlan. He has guest starred on numerous other television shows from Happy Days to Monk. Having started his career as an improvisational actor, he credits "Improv" with much of his film and television success. Trained at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco and the Drama Studio, London; Mr. Dougherty has performed on stage in both New York and Los Angeles. His improvisational background has been the secret to his being cast in over 150 television commercials.
Kevin Browne
Kevin Browne holds the rank of Assistant Professor of Theatre at the University of Central Arkansas where he teaches and directs. Other academic assignments include Arizona State University, Colorado State University, and the University of Colorado at Boulder where he received his Ph.D. in 2000. Dr. Browne has acted and directed professionally in New York and around the country. He earned his undergraduate degree in Drama at Claremont McKenna College, where he taught improvisational theatre and performed with the improv group Karma Pie.
Location Information
Experience an exciting summer in Washington, D.C. with US Performing Arts, as we celebrate our fifth year in the nation's capital. Located in the District's historic neighborhood of Foggy Bottom, students will reside on the campus of George Washington University. With its ideal northwest locale, George Washington University is within easy visiting of all the historic sites in our nation's capital and steps away from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. These are fantastic programs to coincide with a family vacation to Washington, D.C.
Dates, Directors, and Faculty subject to change without notice.
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