Improv II builds on the fundamentals in Improv 1, focusing more on scene work, theatrical performance, and longer-form games. This class continues to encourage honest, grounded scene work while introducing new acting, clowning, and improvisational techniques. This is an expansion of our level 1 Improv and includes a live performance for family and friends on the last day of the class. The number one rule, as always, is to have fun! Previous improv experience required.
Age: 16+
Dates: 8 Wednesdays: 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26*
Showcase: 8/26
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Instructor Option 2: Luke Ward
Rob Asaro is a multi-hyphenate artist working as an actor, writer, comedian, director, and producer in New York City and Los Angeles. He recently produced, starred in, and directed the ambitious short film My Heart Beats in Neon, following his earlier film Lost Again. Prior to his film work, Rob produced several of his plays at The Tank Theater in Manhattan and spent years performing in and producing comedy shows in New York and Los Angeles, as well as touring nationally. He also produced two web series, Yellow Brick Hell and Serious Business, and was a member of the comedy trio Captains of Industry. A graduate of Emerson College, Rob has studied extensively with UCB Theater, Second City and others. Although he comes from a strong comedy background, Rob teaches work that is grounded, personal, and dramatic in nature.
Writer/Performer Luke Ward has written, performed and produced shows at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, The Peoples Improv Theater and the Magnet Theater in New York. He’s also created and produced original content for companies like College Humor, Hershey’s and Toyota, and shorts featuring SNL’s Bobby Moynihan and Donald Glover. When he’s not creating content, he’s making custom furniture with his company Overall Builds.
