Improv 101

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Ever watch Whose Line Is It Anyway? and want to learn how to be that clever, that funny? This class is a fun introduction to the joys and thrills of comedy-sports improvisation. Students are introduced to the basics of improvisation through a variety of fun games and exercises in a safe, friendly atmosphere. Learn to be more relaxed and spontaneous while also improving your skills at listening, storytelling and teamwork. This is a great playground in which to work on improving your public speaking skills and developing your auditioning skills, or just learning how to relax and let more fun into your life. You might even conquer your fears, learn to free up your creativity everywhere in your life, become more spontaneous and authentic, and meet some of the coolest people in San Diego! No prior experience is necessary.

COURSE NUMBER THEA-40029
CREDIT 2.00 unit(s)

7/11/2017 - 8/29/2017 | La Jolla | In-class $275

SECTION ID:

124412
CLASS TYPE:

In-class, Traditional Classroom instruction

INSTRUCTOR :

Kitchen, Jacole, Casting director and Artistic Associate for San Diego Repertory Theatre, responsible for casting the talent in all six shows in the San Diego REP season.

Jacole Kitchen is currently the Casting Director and Artistic Associate for San Diego Repertory Theatre, responsible for casting the talent in all six shows in the San Diego REP season. Prior to coming to San Diego, Jacole spent more than six years as a Talent Agent at Kazarian/Spencer/Ruskin and Associates, specializing in professional theatre. While with KSR, Jacole had numerous clients in Broadway shows and National Tours, including Wicked, Jersey Boys, Phantom, Lion King, Peter Pan, In The Heights and many more. Jacole is an instructor with UCSD Extension and does private coaching and professional consultation. She is also an avid spoken word artist and improv enthusiast.

TEXTBOOKS:

No information available at this time.

POLICIES:

1st meeting mandatory.
Early enrollment advised.
No visitors permitted.
Pre-enrollment required.
No refunds after: 7/17/2017.
Early Enrollment Discount: $250 ($275 if enrolled after 6/5/2017).
Note:

DATE	DAY	START	END	LOCATION
7/11/2017	Tue	6:30 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Room 129, UCSD Extension Complex, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
7/18/2017	Tue	6:30 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Room 129, UCSD Extension Complex, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
7/25/2017	Tue	6:30 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Room 129, UCSD Extension Complex, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
8/1/2017	Tue	6:30 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Room 129, UCSD Extension Complex, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
8/8/2017	Tue	6:30 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Room 129, UCSD Extension Complex, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
8/15/2017	Tue	6:30 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Room 129, UCSD Extension Complex, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
8/22/2017	Tue	6:30 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Room 129, UCSD Extension Complex, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
8/29/2017	Tue	6:30 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Room 129, UCSD Extension Complex, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla

9/27/2017 - 11/15/2017 | San Diego | In-class $250

SECTION ID:

127725
CLASS TYPE:

In-class, Traditional Classroom instruction

INSTRUCTOR :

Anton, Vanessa

TEXTBOOKS:

No information available at this time.

POLICIES:

No refunds after: 10/3/2017.
Early Enrollment Discount: $250 ($275 if enrolled after 8/28/2017).
No UCSD parking permit required.
Note:

Instructor and exact class schedule to be added in near future. Thank you for your patience.

DATE	DAY	START	END	LOCATION
9/27/2017	Wed	6:30 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Room 118, UCSD Extension University City Ctr, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
10/4/2017	Wed	6:30 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Room 118, UCSD Extension University City Ctr, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
10/11/2017	Wed	6:30 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Room 118, UCSD Extension University City Ctr, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
10/18/2017	Wed	6:30 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Room 118, UCSD Extension University City Ctr, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
10/25/2017	Wed	6:30 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Room 118, UCSD Extension University City Ctr, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
11/1/2017	Wed	6:30 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Room 118, UCSD Extension University City Ctr, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
11/8/2017	Wed	6:30 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Room 118, UCSD Extension University City Ctr, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
11/15/2017	Wed	6:30 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Room 118, UCSD Extension University City Ctr, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego

There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Arts, Humanities, Languages & Digital Arts department at 858-534-5760 or ahl@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.

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