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The Skinny Improv Training Center Announces Next Session of Classes

Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Classes Forming Soon!

The Skinny Improv Training Center is excited to annouce their Spring Session of Classes beginning September 7-October 26, 2008 from 6-8 pm.

The Skinny Improv's Training Center offers improv classes right in the heart of Springfield!

The Skinny Improv believes the comic spirit thrives under the loose "anything goes" atmosphere of improv. Our mission is to create a sense of freedom that allows the actors' spontaneity, creative impulses and risk-taking to flourish.

Cost is $160 for 8 weeks of class and at the end of the 8 weeks students will do a show for thier family and friends prior to a Skinny Improv Mainstage Show. A $25 depoist is required to hold your place in the class.

Not an actor? Our classes cover skills and tools that will help anyone in several different areas of their life, business and performance.

This 8 week entry level class will give you the basic skills for scene development, communication and listening and strong team-building and support skills. If you've ever wanted to learn the art of Improv, now is your time.

The goal and benefits of The Skinny Improv Training Center:

Our Goal
We strive to teach the fundamentals of improvisation in such a way that leaves the student engaged, challenged and encouraged in the development of their own personal skills. The Skinny Improv focuses on the tools that lead to solid scene work. With the ability to do solid scene work, all forms of improvisation can be explored.

The Benefits
Our instructors are dedicated to bringing out the best in each student. The experience and knowledge you take from our courses will enrich you in many unique ways. Some of the common benefits are:
Increased Confidence
Improved Public Speaking
Enhanced Acting Abilities
Gained Comfort in Social Settings
Refined Brainstorming Abilities

The Skinny Improv is a dynamic improvisational comedy group that creates scenes and games to entertain and involve audiences. This hip, cutting-edge, and lightning-fast style of improvised sketches, scenes, and music is guaranteed to keep you roaring with laughter and leave you screaming for more.

Founded in 2002, The Skinny Improv prospers as a comedy training center and performance review. Located in Springfield's Historic Downtown District, The Skinny Improv is known for both performing and teaching short and long-form improvisational theatre.

With 14 different performance groups and over 35 performers, The Skinny Improv have become one of the midwest's most popular entertainment destinations.

The Skinny Improv Comedy Theater is located on beautiful Park Central East across from Trolleys and West of Icon Nightclub.

"The Skinny Improv" is an improvisational comedy group that creates scenes and songs inspired by audience suggestions.

For more information, check out http://www.theskinnyimprov.com

For interviews and questions please contact Jeff Jenkins at 417-831-LAFF or jeff@theskinnyimprov.com