YOUTH 201: Improv Comedy (Ages 9-13)

Improv is the art of making it up. Advanced Students will recap the fundamentals of improvisation and comedy scene work and learn a full set of improv games. By learning performance games and taking risks in a safe environment, DSI students develop the ability to tell stories collaboratively and work in the moment.

DSI classes will help students: Improve verbal ability; Enhance active listening skills; Build body awareness; Boost self-confidence. Improvisation can have a positive impact on students both on- and off-stage.

SUMMER 2011 SCHEDULE
June 27-July 1, 9:30am - 3:30pm
July 11-July 15, 9:30am - 3:30pm
July 25-July 29, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Aug 1-Aug 5, 9:30am - 3:30pm

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

Participants must fit the age range.

THIS IS AN INTENSIVE CLASS — Intensive classes are a great way to get through our training program in a shorter period of time without sacrificing any in-class time.

Class Dates and Times*

* All classes are 3 hours long unless otherwise noted above.

Instructor: Harrison Brookie

Harrison joined Clemson University's comedy improv group, Mock Turtle Soup, in 2004. For the next four years, he performed short and longform in Clemson, along with Atlanta, Nashville, Orlando and Chicago. He has attended the Black Box, Implosion, Charleston, Richmond, Del Close, Spontaneous Combustion and North Carolina Comedy Arts Festivals, training under a variety of instructors from The Annoyance, iO, Comedy Sportz, SAK and Second City theaters. In 2007, Harrison also coached a high school improv team in Anderson, SC. In 2008, he moved to North Carolina with his wife to teach high school history and economics.

Harrison is currently a member of the DSI Comedy Theater Company, performing with THE 708, MISTER DIPLOMAT and two-person team POUND FOR POUND. He also coaches the house Harold team Kid Lincoln and is a resident instructor at the DSI Comedy Training Center.