Week One July 12 - 16
Level One: Principles of Improv with Mark Grenier
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.

Week Two July 19 - July 23
Level Two: Intro to Long Form with Louis Kornfeld
Apply the principles of improv to the components of long form structures. Exercises in scene work, group games, opening games and The Harold will reinforce basic skills and prepare you for various long form structures.

Week Three July 26 - July 30
Level Three: Long Form Intensive with Armando Diaz
Master long form components to create dynamic forms such as The Harold, The Time Dash, The Mono Scene and The Montage.

Graduation Show Saturday, July 31 at 6:00pm
The Magnet Summer Intensive will conclude with a student graduation performance directed by Armando Diaz.

Armando is widely regarded as one of the best improv teachers in New York City and beyond. His list of teaching credits is a long one: the ImprovOlympic Theater, Victory Gardens Theater, The Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, The Peoples Improv Theater, and Michael Howard Studios. He has trained doze... cont'd