“There’s sketch, improv, writing, acting, music, and badminton. Those are the seven forms of comedy.”
ABOUT THIS EVENT
BETA Theater is very excited to open its doors once more with this incredible class taught by our good friend Saurabh Pande. This class is open to any performer and improv student in the city who is looking for a new challenge in their practice. This improv class will bring all of Saurabh's experience in Chicago and Los Angeles to us in Houston.
This is an IN-PERSON and INDOOR class. BETA will be closely following CDC guidelines in order to assure the safety of our students. All students will need to be fully vaccinated as this class will be held indoors.
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Pre-reqs
All students are expected to have understanding and experience in the fundamentals of long-form improvisation.
Class and Showcase Dates, Times, and Days Off
Class 1, Sunday, May 16th, 2021, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Class 2, Sunday, May 23rd, 2021, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Class 3, Sunday, May 30th, 2021, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Class 4, Sunday, June 6th, 2021, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Class 5, Sunday, June 13th, 2021, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Father’s Day, Sunday, June 20th, 2021 - NO CLASS
Class 6, Sunday, June 27th, 2021, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, The 4th of July - NO CLASS
Class 7, Sunday, July 11th, 2021, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Class 8, Sunday, July 18th, 2021, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Showcase, Sunday, July 18th, 2021, 7:00 PM
BIO
Saurabh Pande is a proud Houston native. While in Houston he performed with The College Improv Tournament National Champions, Glaundor. He was also a main company member of ComedySportz Houston. In 2014 he made his way to the icy streets of Chicago. While there, he was on the Second City national touring company, trained and performed at iO, and was a main company member of the Improvised Shakespeare Company. Most days you can find him in LA enjoying the $15 avocado toast but currently, he is back in Houston enjoying the $11 avocado toast.
About this Event
As we creep back from the quarantine, BETA is offering a 4 week skills class that runs Monday evenings in May. This class is taught by Jeromy Barber, and it's for anyone. No pre-requisites. No experience necessary. This class is limited to 6 students!
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Class TIME and DAYS
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Monday, May 3rd
Monday, May 10th
Monday, May 17th
Monday, May 24th
IMPROV LEVEL 1
FUNDAMENTALS
TUESDAYS| 7pm - 10pm | STARTING AUGUST 25th, 2020
SATURDAYS| 11Am - 2pm | STARTING JANUARY 11, 2020
THURSDAYS| 7pm - 10pm | STARTING JANUARY 30, 2020
Instructor: KAT HUBBARD
Level 1 Improv - Intro to Improv
The PERFECT Class FOR ALL! Actors, writers, comics, BUSINESS TYPES, and NORMAL FOLKS. This class is about the foundations of scenic improvisation. Students will practice supporting each other with agreement, building creatively by listening for patterns, and making choices on stage with confidence. Whether you want to be up on stage performing or not, this is the perfect class for you!
8 weeks and a show | 24 classroom hours
Location: STREAMED
*** In order to pass Level 1 Improv, you must have your teacher's approval and no more than 2 absences. Attendance for the 1st and last class is very strongly recommended.***
IMPROV LEVEL 2
SCENE WORK + TOOLS
TBD| TBD | TBD
iNSTRUCTOR:
lOCATION:
8 Weeks and a RECITAL | 24 Classroom Hours
Level 2 will fine-tune skills from level one and leverage them into sustained scene work. We will focus on grounded, two-person scenes and introduce Scene moves and mechanics that make up longer formats. Improvisors will begin learning to find game and play it out in their scene work.
IMPROV LEVEL 3
APPLIED TOOLS
TBD| TBD | sTARTING TBD
iNSTRUCTOR: TBD
lOCATION: 3708 Main St, Houston, Tx 77002
8 Weeks and a RECITAL | 24 Classroom Hours
Level 3 takes the tools learned in 2 and applying them to complete long form sets. Improvisors will learn the timing, mechanics and game of a long form improv show. Starting with a suggestion and an opening, students will utilize improv mechanics to heighten themes and games discovered through scene work. The class will culminate in a recital of a 25 minute mix-tape set.
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IMPROV LEVEL 4
group work: claSsic long form
8 Weeks and a RECITAL | 24 Classroom Hours
Instructor: TBD
working in an ensemble is the focus of Level 4. Students will be taught the structure of the harold, the most traditional and established long-form improvisation format. students will learn to find the game of each scene and play it out in several iterations and forms. individual creativity will be harnessed to serve the piece. each performer is an important voice in a cohesive group. the harold will open up the possibilities of thematic exploration while teaching the humility of ensemble play.
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IMPROV LEVEL 5
improvising theater: advanced long-form
WEDNESDAYS | 7pm - 10pm | JANUARY 15, 2020
INSTRUCTOR: KELLY JUNEAU
8 Weeks and a RECITAL | 24 Classroom Hours
improvisation is a form of theater, and, at beta, we treat it seriously. Level 5 will ask students to attempt technically difficult formats, styles and longer sets.