Improv 301: The La Ronde

The La Ronde is a character and relationship driven longform. The name is based on a play by Arthur Schnitzler in which characters are in two sequential scenes each with a new partner. The two-person scenes are edited by the next player in line and the format goes until we have come full circle. Focus will be on exploring the kaleidoscopic shades of relationships, status, and character dynamics. Attention will be paid to creating two-person scenes that take place in fully realized environments and which incorporate emotional choices, and physical scenework.

Pre-Requisite: Student must have passed 201 with STF or another qualified improv training center.

Classes will be Mondays from 6:30PM - 9:00PM, April 15 - May 13. An optional Performance Showcase will be held on Friday May 17th at 8:00PM at the Millspace.

Instructor Bio:

Jacqueline Martell has been doing improv professionally with Stranger Than Fiction Improv & Comedy for the past 12 years. Before that, Jacqueline was classically trained in music, musical theatre, Shakespeare, and acting at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. While in California, she also completed extensive training at the Voice One Academy for voice over artists. A master of accents and body language, Jacqueline could likely work for the CIA, but she prefers comedy to counterintelligence. She is a firm believer that character work is not only fun and challenging, but it takes us deeper into our imagination and ultimately strengthens our empathy for our fellow human beings.