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Teen Comedy Improv Instructor: Legenia M. Bearden

SYLLABUS Teen’s Comedy Improv

NEEDS AND RESOURCES Notebook/ Journal Book Pen(s) Pencils Course Benefit(s)/Objective(s): + Improve studentsʼ problem-solving, focus, concentration, listening and sharing skills thorough improvisational exercises. + Help students discover the benefits of teamwork with fellow student actors. + Encourage students to “make a choice and make it the right choice” during a performance. COURSE SCHEDULE Week 1 + Introduction exercises + What is Improv? + Various improvisational exercises focusing on communication and stage presence and stage fright. + Vocal exercises Week 2 + Movement on stage + Teamwork exercises + Group improv Week 3 + Yes, And…. + Make a choice and stick with it! + Learn how to use that prop kid!! Week 4 + Be creative! Improvise in bizarre situations. + Spontaneous in Improv? Really?

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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES You’re an actor, I expect you to act! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The majority of the exercises and lessons taught are derived for James Thomas Bailey’s book titled, Teaching Improve: A Practical Classroom Guide for Theatre Educators by James Thomas Bailey CONTACT INFORMATION Legenia M. Bearden Ph. 501-425-9373 between: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. legenia@beardenproductions.com Choose  an  item.   Student Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ______ Parent Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ______