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HUGE’s mission — the reason we exist — is to support our local improv community. And that can’t mean just classes and opportunities for stage time; it also means supporting improvisers with the tools to be working artists. So each year we host an Artist Summit — a kind of symposium on skills (aside from improv itself) to help improvisers grow and flourish. We’re pretty jazzed at the bumper crop of insight we have lined up this year:
Saturday, May 28
2:30pm:
Paths to the Stage, presented by HUGE Artistic Director Becky Hauser
The question we hear most from recent students and other early-career improvisers is “Now what?” You’ve got the foundation, now how do you become someone who performs improv in the Twin Cities? This session is for you.
4:30pm:
Staying the Course, presented by HUGE Director of Diversity and Inclusion and Blackout founder John Gebretatose
It is one thing to put up a three-week run of a new idea. How do you move from there to building a group/show that stands the test of time? How do you set expectations, build healthy communication, and grow together as performers?
Saturday, June 4
3:30pm
Musicians and You, a panel discussion
Live music can take many improv shows to the next level. But how does that happen? A panel of improv accompanists of various backgrounds will share their insights on how best to engage, rehearse, and perform to get the most out of the musician/improver relationship.
5:00pm:
Hitting the Road, with the Joe Rapp of The Bearded Co.
The Twin Cities are an amazing place for improv, but there is also a wider world out there! The Bearded Co. has performed festivals, toured the country, and even sprouted an LA franchise! Come hear insights on what it takes to broaden your improv horizons beyond our local community.
Sunday, June 5
4:00pm
Improv with a Business Mindset with Hannah Wydeven of The Shrieking Harpies
Take your improv to the next level by becoming organized, structured and consistent with how you handle the logistics of your team. Learn how to manage your team for financial success, as well as how to use marketing tools to actually get butts in seats. Walk away with practical tools to build your brand and your audience.
Sunday, June 12
6:00pm
Marketing Idea Exchange, led by Jen Scott
Sometimes we’re our own worst promoters. Come talk about your show, then exchange ideas with the rest of the group about the effective and creative ways you could be getting the word out to a wider audience!
ALL SESSIONS ARE FREE! We will make video recordings available to all registrants after the fact, but there is no substitute for being in the room to ask questions! Register here to attend or receive video links after the fact.
As always, vax proof and masks are required!
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