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Magnet Mixer - Thursday
@ 6:30pm - Free

Magnet students past and present join improvisers from all the world over and non-improvisers who just want to play, forming rare and wonderful one-night-only combinations. Sign up starts at 6:30.
The Deconstruction
@ 7:30pm - $5

The Deconstruction takes an audience suggestion and breaks it into a million funny pieces.

Directed by James Eason

FEATURING
Alan Fessenden, Alex Marino, Frank Bonomo, Jessica Elaina Eason, Lauren Strope, Paul W. Downs, Doug Moe, Rachel Hamilton, Jesse Falcon, James Eason
Sleep Over!
@ 7:30pm - $5

Veteran improvisers improvise a world of hilarious and fascinating characters in this unique improv show.

Sleep Over is, at its essence, a mono-character form. It has elements of monoscene, deconstruction, and La Ronde.

FEATURING
Paul W. Downs, James Eason, Rachel Hamilton, Tara Copeland, Jesse Falcon, Jessica Elaina Eason

Junior Varsity
@ 9:00pm - $5

Junior Varsity have established themselves as one of NYCs most traveled improv groups. BAR NONE!! Formed by Armando Diaz at the Magnet Theater, their fun style & zen energy have made them consistent crowd pleasers.

www.jvimprov.com

FEATURING
Jamie Rivera, Jane Borden, Jarret Berenstein, Kevin Cragg, Megan Gray, Sean Taylor, Shawn Wickens

The Boss
@ 9:00pm - $5

The Boss, Magnet Theaters premier slow comedy team, creates a universe of unique sensation, demonstrations and displays appealing to the sensible and nervous alike. Dare not bring your wives, leave your husbands at home. No two shows are alike.

FEATURING
Charlie Whitcroft, Dan Fairall, Louis Kornfeld, Quinton Loder, Chet Siegel
Chet Watkins
@ 10:00pm - $5

Magnet Theater house team Chet Watkins is constantly, ardently laboring to create patient and rewarding long form improvisation. These six New York City performers place a high value on character commitment and exploration of the absurd... alright - you know what? We can keep going with the uber-psuedo intellectual musings that do nothing more than mollycoddle our own egos, but the truth is you'll see us as you choose to; as we are.
Hello Laser
@ 10:00pm - $5

Join one of the Magnets longest running teams, Hello Laser, as they perform The Snapshot, an original form that explores the often bizarre and always hilarious avenues born from a single frozen moment.

FEATURING
Nick Kanellis, Dave Thunder, Alan Fessenden, Alex Marino, Corey Grimes, Dave Warth
Level One: The Principles of Improv
Introduces and explores the fundamental principles of improvisation specific to the Magnet Theater. Exercises in agreement, commitment, spontaneity and listening will help build a valuable foundation for you as a confident performer and human being. 8 weeks followed by a graduation performance. No experience required. Open to all.

Instructor: Megan Gray
Day: Sundays, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Starting: Aug 1, 2010

Level One: The Principles of Improv
Introduces and explores the fundamental principles of improvisation specific to the Magnet Theater. Exercises in agreement, commitment, spontaneity and listening will help build a valuable foundation for you as a confident performer and human being. 8 weeks followed by a graduation performance. No experience required. Open to all.

Instructor: Mark Grenier
Day: Saturdays, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Starting: Aug 14, 2010

Sketch Writing Level One
This class will teach you concrete skills that will help you become a better sketch comedy writer. You will learn how to develop your ideas, clarify your premise, create characters, and understand what makes a good sketch work. The class will consist of lectures, writing assignments, and focused and fun workshops each week. Most of the class will be about the work, but of course some of the class will be devoted to the business, and the improvement (or creation) of your sketch packet. 6 weeks. No experience required. Open to all.

Instructor: Armando Diaz
Day: Sundays, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Starting: Aug 8, 2010

Musical Improv Level One
Now this is something to sing about! Eight weeks of music and improvisation. Learn how to put your thoughts into song and take your scenes to the next level. Whether you are an experienced singer or not, you will learn to master duets, rock opera, charity songs, and more! 8 weeks of class followed by a graduation performance. Prerequisite: Level One or equivalent experience.

Instructor: Michael Martin
Day: Saturdays, 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Starting: Aug 14, 2010

One-Day Workshop: Move It!
Using music and silent scenes, learn to engage your whole self in your work. Do you watch other people make fun strong choices and quietly feel jealous rage? Stop it. Take this. Do it. Move it. I like you. This is very fun and please wear sneakers or shoes that you would walk across the Brooklyn Bridge in. Be playful. Come.

Instructor: Jean Villepique
Day: Monday, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Starting: Aug 2, 2010

One-Day Workshop: Tune Up
In my experience, students seek a great deal of individual feedback. Come to this workshop and get just that: non-judgmental, constructive observations to help you break patterns that have developed. I will watch you play with others, let you know what I see, and offer you some tools to grow beyond your current level.

Instructor: Jean Villepique
Day: Tuesday, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Starting: Aug 3, 2010

What A Character!
Who do you want to hang out with at a party - the vague, bland guy or the really specific and interesting guy? Stop being the vague guy and learn the techniques to quickly generate inspired characters and create memorable scenes.4 weeks. Prerequisite: Level Two or equivalent experience.

Instructor: James Eason
Day: Wednesdays, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Starting: Aug 25, 2010

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