Improv/Scene Study Class will be divided into 2 semesters.

Semester 1 will be improv. We will be covering the top 9 rules of improv: Teamwork and trust, make associations, yes...and, listen, relate, be honest, be in the present, tell a story, and develop relationships. Each week they will develop new skills. These new skills will be learned by playing games that use one or more of the 9 rules of improv.

Benefits of Improv

1.Enhanced Communication Skills- One of the most significant advantages

of learning improv is improved communication skills. Improv forces

individuals to listen actively and react swiftly, honing one’s ability to convey

ideas clearly and respond to others in real time.

2. Boosted Creativity- Improv is all about thinking outside the box and

coming up with the creative solutions on the fly. This can translate into

increased innovation in both personal and professional settings.

3.Increased Confidence- Trying something new and throwing yourself into

the unknown naturally builds confidence. Improv with its supportive and

judgment-free atmosphere, encourages participants ot take risks and

embrace the possibility of failure.

4. Better Teamwork- Improv is inherently a group activity, relying on

teamwork. Participants must work together, trust one another, and build on

each others ideas.

Semester 2 will delve into Scene Study. In class, students will learn how

to take direction, build characters, and analyze scenes. They will also refine

timing, performance skills, and the ability to interact with other actors. We

will be taking what we learned in semester 1 Improv class and incorporate

it into Scene study class. Scene study allows actors to try out different genres and roles in a low-pressure environment. They will have the opportunity to perform scenes and monologues.

Benefits of Scene Study

1.Detailed Script Analysis: By focusing on individual scenes, actors learn to

meticulously dissect a script, cncover subtle character nuances and plot

details.

2.Character Development: Scene study allows actors to deeply explore the

motivations, desires and emotional complexities of a character, leading to

more nuanced performances.

3.Improvisational Skills: Practicing scene study will foster the improv skills

learned in semester 1. This will give students the ability to react

authentically to their scene partner and adapt to changing situations.

4. Scene Partner Dynamics- Working with a scene partner regularly helps

actors develop strong listening skills, build trust, and effectively respond to

each other’s choices.

This is a performance based class. At the end of each semester, they will

have an showcase what they have learned to an audience.

No textbook will be required for this class.

Materials Needed

Pens/Pencils

Highlighter

Spiral Notebook

Classroom and Homework Expectations

● Students will be required to come to class prepared to present

materials when assigned.

● They will be expected to participate in class.

● Assignments will be given on Google Classroom. This needs to be

checked regularly.

● There is an expectation of 2-3 hours of work per week of homework.

Google Classroom

Students and/or parents will be required to sign into Google Classroom

each week to receive homework, grades, and communications from Mrs.

Stuart.

Cell Phone Policy

Cell phones must be put away while in class unless instructed by the

teacher to do so for research purposes. Parents must contact the front

desk if there is a need to get a hold of their student.