Our Foundations Level Class series teaches students that the meditative art of Improvisation is a powerful and joyous process. There's a reason the word "play" is in our name! Play is at the root of how we continue to learn new skills as adults.
No acting or performing skills are required: just a desire to have fun, trust your instincts, and learn new ways to communicate and collaborate! Our fun & engaging classes are geared toward anyone new to the practice of improvisation as well as for those who'd like to re-learn or continue to practice the basics of the art form. Together, we'll learn:
OUR CLASSES ARE CAPPED AT 10 PARTICIPANTS! Fewer students = more personalized feedback and time to work.
PREREQUISITES: Classes are suitable for ages 15+.
Mary Pat majored in dance theatre at San Jose State University (with a stint in NYC), and performed with Mobius Stageworks, a dance-theatre company. She's worked with Young Audiences as an Artist in Residence teaching creative dance, clowning, juggling, and improv in Portland-based schools. She joined CSz Portland in 2003, performing short-form improv there for 17 years. She's also done silent improv with "Concerto for Piano & Mime", musical improv with "The Screaming Mee-Mee’s" and "Note Takers", and coaches & performs with "Been There", a senior improv group. Mary Pat has been a member of Change Through Play's advanced lab for over 2 years, performing with the group "The Changelings".
Class Dates, Times & Location
Classes are 2 hours long and occur every Monday night, from 7-9pm. All classes are held at the Change Through Play Studio:
4905 SW Scholls Ferry Rd., Portland, OR, 97225LINKS TO MAPS ➡️ Google, Bing, MapQuest
We will hold a total of EIGHT classes during this cycle. Our first class is on September 9th. Our final class will be October 28th.
ALL EIGHT 2-hour classes for a total of 16 hours of class time.
SIX 2-hour classes for a total of 12 hours of class time.
FOUR 2-hour classes for a total of 8 hours of class time.
Try out a single class to see if we're a good match for you!
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