Improv: Dynamic Fundamentals

Try improv comedy out or take what you’ve learned from your past improv theater* experiences and continue to flex those creative muscles! Tap into your unique strengths to support yourself and others on stage. Improv is also great for public speaking, getting out of your comfort zone, and doing something social and fun!

In this small workshop you will:

• Try or focus on scene work
• Explore relationships and characters
• Recognize your default habits and try new approaches
• Get notes from a seasoned improv coach
• Create exciting dynamic stage pictures

Limited to 14 participants.

Age 18+ to participate

*Not affiliated with Serious Comedy Theatre, The Core, Blind Tiger, or any other comedy theatre in the Hudson Valley.

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What to Expect:

You’ll engage in whole group activities, pair work, and will take turns being player and audience member. Much of this workshop is standing with physical movement. If you have any limitations please let us know.

What to Bring:

• Readiness to step out of your comfort zone
• Open-mind / suspend judgment of self and others
• Kindness
• Growth / learning mindset
• Comfortable clothing and shoes
• Water to stay hydrated
• Your phone on silent - a digital free experience

Who is this for? Adults who want to try an improv workshop or have done improv and want to get some reps in.

Who is teaching?

TJ Del Reno is a NYC raised improviser, voice-over actor, and stand-up comedian since 2004. He has trained under Bobby Moynihan, Zach Woods, Anthony Atamanuik, and other great teachers as well at teaching and training in Europe himself. He played on house teams at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, Reckless Theatre, Annoyance Brooklyn and The P.I.T. He has performed alongside Mick Napier, Jodi Lennon, and other improv veterans weekends at The P.I.T. on Chica-Go!-Go! TJ was a part of the Reckless Theatre weekend house team Too Big of a Dog!

The Duke Comedy Theatre produces Your Bizarre Day: A Comedy Show in Beacon NY every Second Saturday, Work Suck Comedy Show at BEAHIVE Beacon, and co-produces Hudson Valley Bechdel Test Presents: Hysteria created by Joanna Castle Miller and Lisa Pertoso.

The Duke Comedy Theatre produces Your Bizarre Day: A Comedy Show in Beacon NY every Second Saturday, Work Suck Comedy Show at BEAHIVE Beacon, and co-produces Hudson Valley Bechdel Test Presents: Hysteria created by Joanna Castle Miller and Lisa Pertoso.

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