Entertainment Division9Stand Up Comedy
Have you ever wondered if you could stand alone with a mic on stage and make people laugh? It's a huge high when you pull it off - but the fear of bombing can be nerve-wracking. This workshop is a great way to get started. It's challenging but fun - in 8 weeks, participants come up with strong material and the kind of confidence it takes a year or more to build just by doing Open Mics. Instructor Kirsten Van Ritzen is acclaimed for her unique curriculum and supportive style of teaching. Each week you will get the chance to perform and receive constructive feedback, and be given creative assignments for the next class. The group will also discuss topics in comedy, get insider tips, and generally laugh a lot. No previous experience of any kind is required, just bring a sense of humour, a pen and a large old-fashioned paper notebook. Make time to do 30 to 60 minutes per week of comedy 'homework' outside of class. Open to adults 19+. 2017 STAND UP LEVEL 1 7:00 - 9:00 pm Thursdays Oct. 19 to Dec. 7 + Sat. Dec. 9 James Bay New Horizons 234 Menzies The fall beginner session will include 7 classes of instruction, one field trip and one amazing graduation performance! * Registration opens Sept. 4 with payment options at Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-comedy-class-fall-2017-tickets-36287333391 * Class size is limited and there is a wait list so SAVE THE DATES~! * LEVEL 2 & Masterclass - TBA
Level 2 is for those who have taken level 1 any time previously, and is typically only offered once per year. (video below) Profile by Gordie Tupper on Chek News PRAISE
“one of the best teachers I’ve ever had in any subject” "non-stop encouraging, supportive style of coaching - very inspiring" "A great experience all around" "thanks to Kirsten for being a kind, fun and helpful teacher" "I built confidence." " a scheduled night of laughter every week" " Great! I never imagined I would be able to do it!" "Gave me the kick I needed to get started. Freakin' awesome. " "This has to be the most fun class I've ever taken" |
Improv Comedy Are you a fan of Theatresports or Whose Line is it Anyway? Improv Comedy is a great skill for actors, comics, and anyone who wants to unleash their spontaneity and creativity. A structured series of warm-up games and exercises teach the basics of improv technique. In this active class you will laugh really hard while learning how to let go, be silly and play well with others. Instructors: Kirsten has taught improv for the legendary Second City Toronto, Vancouver Theatresports, Randolph Academy, The Improv Studio, Kaleidoscope Performing Arts, Victoria Academy of Dramatic Arts and more. She has performed hundreds of improv shows across North America, and is a founding member of Edmonton's Canadian Comedy Award-winning Die-Nasty improv troupe, Sin City Toronto, producer/performer of Victoria's SIN CITY LIVE IMPROV SERIAL ( 7 seasons/145 episodes), FRINGE-PROVISE ME! , GOOD NIGHT HAROLD, and numerous corporate improv shows. IMPROV FOR COMICS - TBA Comics get loose by working on spontaneity and being 'in the moment'. Learn improv skills by playing fun group games; then a series of solo exercises to practise crowd work, responding to hecklers/interruptions, act-outs, and making your set come alive. Suitable for both comics and improvisors. Feature article in the Times Colonist: http://comic.firstblogfirst.com/2011/02/19/what-if-nobody-laughs-2/
Feature article in Nexus: http://www.nexusnewspaper.com/2012/05/24/new-class-to-reveal-secrets-of-stand-up-comedy/ Feature article in Victoria News: http://www.vicnews.com/opinion/116943668.html? |
