Improv, Why Not? What is improvisation, or improv for short? Basically, it’s unscripted acting. Do scenes without writing a script first. But there are warmup, games you play and exercises you do to learn the principles of Improv. Learn to think fast on your feet, listen better, trust yourself, be in the moment and unwind and have fun. Beginner is best for those who have never done any or very little improv. Advanced is best for those who have already done a fair amount of improv.

Gain an understanding of the vast diversity and richness of Indian culture through the medium of cinema and move beyond stereotypes to experience what this beautiful and profound genre has to offer. Focus on popular Hindi language films, aka Bollywood, from the last twenty years. Foods depicted in each movie are provided.

NEW Explore musical possibilities opened up by AI. After a general discussion of AI. its advantages and disadvantages, listen to AI generated music. Learn how to turn word files of your own poetry and lyrics into actual fully produced songs. Share your results and engage in discussion and suggestions about results. Bring your own devices. 

NEW Learn how to tune and strum easy chords. Sing along if you wish. All are welcome, beginners, more experienced players and those who know how to play other instruments. Learn about technique and chords at a variety of levels of difficulty. Go at your own pace.

NEW Sing with more confidence. Improve your ability with just a few easy techniques, provided through demonstrations and practice habits. Learn more about vocal anatomy, breath support, posture, and relaxation. Proceed at your own pace. Enjoy singing in unison and in harmony.

Via keyboard accompaniment, let’s take a trip back in time when your only worry was what show to watch on TV or listen to on the radio. When Sunday nights belonged to Ed Sullivan, Lucy ruled Mondays and Tuesdays meant Uncle Miltie! When we were “Stuck on Bandaids” and drank that “Heavenly Coffee."

From audio books to advertisements and beyond, we encounter recorded voices everywhere! Go behind-the-scenes in the voice over field for a fun and realistic look at how the field really works. Gain perspective on developing skills, how to leverage your voice's strengths and interests, and more. Record a sample professional voice over in the in person class or a one on one read if participating online.

NEW Robert Louis Stevenson penned a world-famous thriller in which Dr. Jekyll, convinced that all people have two personalities, concocts a drug to separate one person into two personalities and tests it on himself. Enter Mr. Hyde – Dr. Jekyll’s alter ego – who is as depraved and vicious as Dr. Jekyll is virtuous and kindly. Experience the eternal battle between good and evil.