FOUNDATIONS OF IMPROV
FOR KIDS & TEENS WITH MEL MCCALL
SIGNUP FOR A FREE TRIAL & MEET WITH INSTRUCTOR - APRIL 5TH
NEW SESSION STARTS APRIL 12TH
BATCH 1 : KIDS
AGE : 8-11 YRS
TIME: 1 to 2:30 PM (90 MINS)
FOCUS: “TO BUILD A SCENE!” - LEARNING OBJECTIVES
To understand a “Yes, and” or “No, but” problem solving approach
To construct scenes with a clear beginning middle and end
To find new ways of storytelling each class by listening and responding to peers’ suggestions
BATCH 2: PRE-TEENS & TEENS
AGE : 12-16 YRS
TIME : 2:30 to 4 PM (90 MINS)
FOCUS “TO BUILD A CHARACTER!”- LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Understand the elements of character by studying established literary and theatrical personae
Be able to construct objectives and conflict within scenes that fit within established circumstance
Build a personal warm up and approach to character work.
CLASS DURATION : 90 mins class every week
FEES: $180/4 Classes (Drop ins @$50)
CLASS SIZE: Min 4 students required
WHAT IS IMPROV?
Improv is a great way to gain confidence while having fun... There are no mistakes in improv!!! With guidance from our faculty students work on building ensemble, object work, and the essence of a good improvisational scene. Using games, exercises, and other play, students explore relationships, character motivation, and techniques to create compelling scenes and characters purely out of improv.
INSTRUCTOR : MEL MCCALL
Mel is a local educator and performer who studied at the Lee Strasberg Institute and the Experimental Theatre Wing at New York University. With a passion for innovation and storytelling Mel approaches theatrical space with a focus on play, joy, and expression; believing that the best stories are told when we listen to others and contribute our best selves.
Mel has performed with the Stella Adler: Traveling Shakespeare Company, and NYU Tisch’s Mainstage Company productions of Fun Home and Rent. Mel has worked with Greater Boston Stage Company’s Overture program (2018-2021) as well as directing/producing independent projects for both stage and screen.
Building Self-Esteem Through Drama
In addition to building social and communication skills overall, involvement in drama courses and performance has been shown to improve students’ self-esteem as well as their confidence in their academic abilities.
Did You Know?
Drama activities improve reading comprehension, and both verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Students who are highly involved in drama demonstrate an elevated self-concept over those who are not involved .
Playwriting original works and dramatic presentation of existing works can help to build the self-esteem and communication skills of students.
The act of performing can help students and youth recognize their potential for success and improve their confidence
Drama improves academic performance - Numerous studies have demonstrated a correlation between drama involvement and academic achievement. In addition to having higher standardized test scores than their peers who do not experience the arts, student who participate in drama often experience improved reading comprehension, maintain better attendance records, and stay generally more engaged in school than their non-arts counterparts. Schools with arts-integrated programs, even in low-income areas, report high academic achievement.
Payment and Missed Class Policy:
Training requires consistency in order to achieve the most benefit. However, we understand that students may occasionally need to miss a class. Use the following guidelines to ensure that you get the most out of your classes at The Academy of Creative Arts.
Your fees are due on or before the first day of the camp, the extended day payments can be made on the last day the student attends the program
Payment may be made by cash, check or credit card
If you pay for several weeks in advance and cannot complete all weeks, we will refund weeks not used when notice is received 48 hours before beginning of the week
If you or your child plan to miss a class - 48 hour advance notice is required - so another student can be accommodated - if the student does not provide 48 hour notice and does not attend the session 50% of the fees will be refunded. If the student attends part of the camp and misses the rest, the student will not be eligible for any refund.
Class timings and schedule are subject to change
If your child is disruptive and impacts the ability to learn for other students - we may request parents to un-enroll the child from the class for a safe and fun learning experience & environment for all the other students in the class.
We wish you a wonderful learning experience - these policies are required so that we can be respectful of the instructors time and commitment.