HUGE Improv Nerd: Jimmy Carrane Edition
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Classes
HUGE Theater has classes for students at all levels! Recommended by 365 Twin Cities MN. You can travel through all four levels here at HUGE, or, because our classes compliment other training programs in town, your experience at other training centers qualifies you for commensurate levels here.
Classes at HUGE are designed to help improv students take it to the next level. Your instructors are working professionals who’ve toured the country performing long-form improv. These classes are two hours a week, for ten weeks, with a focus on individual student needs and skill-building.
Please fill out the registration form by clicking here. Payment plans and box office trade hours available. Please email workshops@hugetheater.com with questions or financial concerns.
ATTENTION TEACHERS: Continuing Education credit certificates may be available
Student evaluations of our teachers include the adjectives “wonderful” “fantastic” “excellent” “awesome” “life-changing” “amazing,” and the quotes, “Respect shown by the teachers to students is front and center” and “The best teacher I have ever taken anything from.”
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Classes for Youth Classes for Adults
Wunderkidz Teen Summer Boot Camp Huge Basics (101)
Teen Improv 101 (Ages 13-18) Huge Characters (201)
Teen Improv 201 (Ages 13-18) Huge Scenework (301)
Say Yes! Youth Improv (Ages 10-12) Huge Forms Part 1 & 2 (401 & 402)
Say Yes! Youth Improv (Ages 7-9) Improv Diagnostics
Kinderprov (Ages 4-6) Wednesday Drop-In Class
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UPCOMING SESSION DATES
Our classes always start mid-January, mid-April and mid-September
Upcoming Session Dates ::
Summer Specialty Classes – TBA
Fall 2013
Sunday Sept 15th-Nov 17th
Tuesday Sept 10th-Nov 12th
Thursday Sept 12th-Nov 14th
December Specialty Classes – TBA
Winter 2014
Sunday January 12th-March 16th
Tuesday January 14th-March 18th
Thursday January 16th-March 20th
Spring 2014
Sunday March 30th-July 6th (skip Easter 4/20, Mother’s Day 5/11, Father’s Day 6/15 and TCIF 6/29)
Tuesday April 15th-June 17th
Thursday April 17th-June 19th
Wunderkidz Teen Summer Boot Camp
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REGISTER HERE
“The Wunder Kidz are a Teen improv group hailing from all over the metro area. They perform weekly at HUGE theater and are known for their strange and silly improv style, as well as their ability to create unusual characters and stories. The Wunder Kidz bootcamp will focus on facets of character creation and emotional connection, plus bootcamp attendees will learn the original Wunder Kidz form, which combines elements of story-telling and creative edits.
For teens ages 13 and up, some improv experience recommended.
$50 for three days, scholarships available.
June 20-22
Thursday June 20, 10am-1pm
Friday June 21, 10am-1pm
Saturday June 22, 11am-2pm
Showcase Saturday at 2:30 pm – free and open to the public
Teen Improv 201 (Ages 13-18)
Teen Improv 201 (ages 13-18)
Thursday, April 11-May 30
6pm – 8pm
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Teen Improv 201 builds on the skills students learned in the teen improv 201 class, including extended scene work and character work. Prerequisites: 101, or instructor approval.
Each week, teens ages 13-18 will learn the basics of long-form improv performance. They will learn scene work skills, as well as trust, agreement, give and take and teamwork. Students will have 2 showcases at the end of each month so they can show off their performance skills to their friends and family
Improvisation can help teens gain self-confidence, and offer a fun way for them to learn presentation and communication skills that come in handy in school and life. This class is good for both outgoing and shy teens!
Instructor Seniz Lennes has worked with youth her entire career. Prior to working with HUGE Theater’s youth program, Seniz was a Resident Artist and Arts Coordinator at Pillsbury House + Theater and spent several years as a Retreat Director for Youth Frontiers, an organization committed to partnering with schools to create a more positive school community. She also spent some time in New York City working with an innovative organization, Urban Arts Partnership, designing and implementing arts curriculum for public schools in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan. Seniz has taught students of all ages from toddlers to adults, with specific focus on working with Jr High and High school students exploring leadership, collaboration and self-concept through theatre and improvisation. In turn, Seniz has developed and facilitated workshops for new teaching artists on creating diverse arts curriculum and practicing dynamic classroom facilitation. Seniz has recently developed and continues to facilitate a workshop for parents called Power of Play, dedicated to reminding adults of the developmental benefits of spontaneous play for kids and practicing playful perspectives in family life. Seniz continues to take photos for SYL Photography and makes some attempt at maintaining her blog YESandParenting.com. She loves coffee, improv, singing, traveling and playing with family and friends in no particular order.
April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 16, 23 & 30
Thursdays, 6 pm – 8 pm
Length: 2 hours
Tuition: $160
Teen Improv 101 (ages 13-18)
Thursday, April 11-May 30
6pm – 8pm
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Each week, teens ages 13-18 will learn the basics of long-form improv performance. They will learn scene work skills, as well as trust, agreement, give and take and teamwork. Students will have 2 showcases at the end of each month so they can show off their performance skills to their friends and family
Improvisation can help teens gain self-confidence, and offer a fun way for them to learn presentation and communication skills that come in handy in school and life. This class is good for both outgoing and shy teens!
Instructor Meghan Wolff is an improv performer, director. She has also taught in elementary schools for Teach for America, most recently at the Hiawatha Leadership Academy. Meghan began improvising with University of Texas’ Gigglepants in 2006. While in Austin, performing highlights included AustinSecrets at The Hideout and Apocalypse! with Gnap! Theatre Projects. She has studied with Shana Merlin, Butch Roy of HUGE Theater, Splendid Things, and the Brave New Workshop, all of whom contributed to her love of strong emotions, interesting relationships, and narratives. She now performs with The Bennets and ComedySportz-Twin Cities and directed the Minneapolis iteration of Process.
April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 16, 23 & 30
Thursdays, 6 pm – 8 pm
Tuition: $160
Say Yes! Youth Improv (ages 10-12)
Saturdays, April 13 - June 1
10am – 11:30am
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Each week, kids ages 10-12 will learn how to be creative and outgoing on stage. These classes give kids their first opportunity to learn short-form improv and basic scenic improv skills, as well as exposing them to a multitude of improv games. At the end of the class, the students will have a chance to perform for their families.
Improv at this age can help kids be more open to others ideas, and can help them develop a sense of self-confidence at a time when kids are asking the question, “am I good enough?”. They will have a chance to work with cooperatively with their peers and take turns both being leaders and listeners.
This class is good for both outgoing and shy kids!
Instructor Erin Sheppard is an actor/improvisor and dancer/choreographer from Minneapolis. She has taught youth theater and dance since 2001 and currently teaches Youth Hip Hop at Zenon Dance School.
Saturdays, 10am – 11:30 am
April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 23, June 1
Tuition: $140
Say Yes! Youth Improv (ages 7-9)
Saturdays, April 13 - June 1
10am – 11:30pm
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Each week, kids ages 7-9 will learn how to be creative and outgoing on stage. These classes give kids their first opportunity to learn short-form improv and basic scenic improv skills, as well as exposing them to a multitude of improv games. At the end of the class, the students will have a chance to perform for their families.
Improv at this age can help kids be more open to others ideas, and can help them develop a sense of self-confidence at a time when kids are asking the question, “am I good enough?”. They will have a chance to work with cooperatively with their peers and take turns both being leaders and listeners.
This class is good for both outgoing and shy kids!
Their instructor, Madde Gibba, is an experience improv educator and has taught youth at the Brave New Workshop and schools around the metro area. She also has extensive experience teaching theater to adults and kids with different abilities through her work with Interact Theater.
Saturdays, 10am – 11:30 am
April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 23, June 1
SOLD OUT Click to be added to the wait list!
Tuition: $140
Sold Out!
Kinderprov (ages 4-6)
Saturday, April 13 - June 1
10am – 11am
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One hour per week, kids ages 4-6 will learn how to be creative and outgoing on stage. This classes helps kids develop story-telling and performance skills, teamwork, good classroom behavior habits and gives them a chance to perform for their families.
This class is good for both outgoing and shy kids! Bathroom breaks are included, and parents have the option of staying in the lobby of the theater or leaving for the hour.
Their instructor, Hannah Wydeven, is a certified Minnesota teacher and Director of Youth Improv Education at HUGE.
Length: 8 weeks
Saturdays, 10am – 11am
April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 23, June 1
SOLD OUT - Click to be added to the wait list!
Tuition: $80
Sold Out!
Beginner Classes
HUGE Basics (101)
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Sundays 10AM-12PM September 15-November 17 – or Tuesdays 7PM-9PM September 10-November 12
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For two hours a week, you’re free to be creative and spontaneous! This workshop covers introductory improvisational comedy skills: trust, agreement, give and take, and basic scenes with fun guidance.
Sundays 10AM-12PM September 15-November 17
Tuesdays 7PM-9PM September 10-November 12
Length: 10 weeks
Tuition: $200
Register
Intermediate Classes
HUGE Characters (201)
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Sundays 1PM-3PM September 15th-November 17th – or Tuesdays 7PM-9PM September 10th-November 12th
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In this workshop we’ll learn to create characters using Jill Bernard’s toolkit, VAPAPO, to give participants the ability to create strong, compelling characters that they can hang onto through the whole scene.
This session will focus on using Voice, Attitude or Posture, and Animal, Prop or Obsession to build instant characters. Participants will use these tools to fearlessly initiate scenes, create relationships and find agreement. We’ll also cover patterns, games, and basic edits as tools for scenework.
There are two sections, Sundays 1PM-3PM September 15th-November 17th and Tuesdays 7PM-9PM September 10th-November 12th.
Length: 10 weeks
Tuition: $200
Register
HUGE Scenework (301)
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Tuesdays 7PM-9PM September 10-November 12 – Thursdays 7PM-9PM September 12-November 14
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This course will cover group scenes, split scenes, other basic and non-basic edits to up your game. Will also include personal diagnostics.
This class has two sessions, Tuesdays 7PM-9PM September 10-November 12 or Thursdays 7PM-9PM September 12-November 14
Length: 10 weeks
Tuition: $200
Register
Master Classes
HUGE Forms Part 1 & 2 (401 and 402)
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Two sections of 401: Sundays 10AM-noon or 1PM-3PM April 7-June 23 (skipping Mother's Day and Father's Day) and – One section of 402 Tuesdays 7-9PM April 16-June 18
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These classes are a survey of many traditional long forms, and an introduction to creating your own long form. 401 or instructor permission is a prerequisite for 402.
401 has two sessions: Sundays 10AM-12PM or 1PM-3PM from September 15 to November 17
402 is offered Sundays 10AM-12PM September 15 to November 17th
Length: 10 weeks
Tuition: $200
Register
Improv Diagnostics
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Sept 15 – Nov 3rd
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A special 8-week session with Nels Lennes, Artistic Director of HUGE Theater. This class will focus on you personally as an improvisor, with specific coaching on how to be the best performer you can be.
Class size limited to 12 people.
Sundays 1PM-3PM September 15-November 3. REGISTER!
Length: 8 weeks
Tuition: 200
Register
Recurring Classes
Wednesday Drop-In Class
Wednesdays, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
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An ongoing investigation of improvisational scenework with local instructors, open to all experience levels. No registration required, just drop in! One student writes: “ I am just so darn grateful for the chance to learn from these experienced improvisers. These classes are a gold mine for me. Here I get the chance to practice with improvisers of all levels…. So valuable.”
Upcoming Schedule
June 5th Troy Zimmerman – ” Strong Initiations”
June 12th Michael Dallavalle “What’s my motivation?: Finding what’s important to you in a scene”
June 19th Sarah Brown “”Real Reactions, Real Grounding, Real Play”
June 26th – no class! Get your tickets for the Twin Cities Improv Festival
July 3rd Phoebe Perry: “Nothing But (Safety) Net” how to be your partner’s safe haven
July 10th Christian Unser: ”Improv(e) Your Acting” adding stage, body and audience awareness, plus the good kind of blocking
July 17th Laura Bretheim: ”Just Play: Rules, Success, and Failure”
July 24th Maria Bartholdi: “Where Do We Go From Here?” what happens next in the scene.
(ongoing class, schedule TBA)
Tuition: $10 a week, pay as you go