About this Event
ABOUT THE CLASS
Perfect for those with prior improv experience, this 7-week class strengthens confidence with improv building blocks, and builds on foundational improv systems to strengthen the structure of your improv practice.
The goal is to help you further explore improvisational tenets and playfulness to strengthen your improv muscles both on an off stage.
It is an improv class for those with exposure to dramatic and comedic improv. and it expands on introductory improv experiences to help you
- become more decisive,
- improve your communication skills,
- sharpen awareness and listening skills,
- think more quickly,
- react well to surprises, and
- overcome the fear of failure.
In this class, Shiyanbade will pull from her background in
- Short form improv & Long form improv,
- Dramatic and comedic structures
- 13+ years of immersion in the world of comedy via improv, sketch, writing, performance, and more!
Learn additional improv tenets and forms. Class will culminate in a showcase for your friends and family!
CLASS TIME FRAME - October 27th to December 1st
CLASS DATES - Tuesdays from 6 PM - 8 PM
October 27
November 3
November 10
November 17
November 24
December 1
STUDENT SHOWCASE
There will be a showcase limited for friends and family!
Location and Date TBD, will be scheduled during class per students' schedules.
ABOUT THE CLASS LEVEL
At The Nova Comedy Collective, we call this an ORBIT CLASS - meaning it's perfect for participants who have a foundation of the basics, and are ready to build out your improv toolkit!
ABOUT THE LOCATION(S)
This class will mostly be located at The Cambridge Foundry, in a room called The Black Multi Room. If you head in through the front of the Foundry, you'll see a staircase straight ahead. When you enter, walk forward through the entrance, and look to your right for the door. And if you need help, you can ask at the front table - The Foundry staff is ready to help! You can learn more about The Foundry here.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Shiyanbade is a creative and tech consultant. She enjoys solving complex problems and influencing people positively. She is the founder of KEAJO, a consulting firm primarily focused on solving problems for technical teams, with a unique mix of services and tools that blend technology, art, and education. Also Shiyanbade is a founding member of The Nova Comedy Collective, Via ImprovBoston, Catalyst Comedy, the Women in Comedy Festival, and more. She has performed in various corporate training, resident and indie improv casts. Shiyanbade has worked in storytelling / sketch teams, musicals, podcasts, and video productions. She has directed, produced, and taught various improv casts and has led executive training sessions, workshops and classes for 5000+ individuals of all ages. With 10+ years of formal improv training, she believes that care is its greatest lesson. You can find more of her work at keajo.com.
ABOUT THE NOVA COMEDY COLLECTIVE
The Nova Comedy Collective, is a brand new theater group committed to creating new spaces and shows for the Boston comedy community to flourish. Rising from the ashes of spaces lost to the pandemic, this new collective of comedians and creators is embracing radical hope, limitless fun, and uncompromising inclusivity.
Comedy is for everyone. Our mission is to create live shows and other adventures in creativity that are unique, daring, and authentic. We promote belonging and community, encourage collaboration and continuous learning, and celebrate imagination, honesty, and risk-taking. At The Nova Comedy Collective, we’re always laughing with you.
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The Foundry, 101 Rogers Street, Cambridge, United States
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