Use Improv to Create Spontaneous Performances
Improvisation, or improv, is a form of unscripted theater where performers create scenes spontaneously, often with hilarious results. Explore improv by performing improvised scenes and discover how improv is used in different types of performance.
Students will get comfortable with improvisation as they perform a variety of spontaneous scenes. They will discover how to incorporate props, locations and characters into their scene creation. We will play acting games to strengthen students’ confidence and ability to think on their feet. Students will also learn how to use improv in auditions. The class will prepare students to take the next steps into the comic, creative world of improv.
What You Will Learn
Get an introduction to improv by performing improvised scenes and discover how improv is used in different types of performance.
- Practice performing a variety of short improv scenes.
- Understand how to incorporate props, location and characters into your scene work.
- Use acting games to strengthen your confidence and ability to think on your feet.
- Understand how to use improv in auditions.
Return to the Sally Ride Science Junior Academy website here.
Note: In response to COVID-19 health guidelines, we have restructured our in-person Junior Academy workshops as online courses. Contact us at srs@ucsd.edu if you have questions.
Course Number: THEA-90004
Credit: 1.50 unit(s)
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7/19/2021 - 7/23/2021
$175
Live Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).
Turret, Samantha
Samantha Turret is a transplant from New Jersey and New York City who found her way to sunny Los Angeles. She is an actress, voice actor and teacher best known for cohosting Nickelodeon's “Top Elf” alongside the one and only Santa Claus. She has also worked on shows on MTV, A&E, Discovery and Lifetime. As a voice actor, she can be heard on commercials and podcasts, and as the narrator of popular children's audiobooks such as “Pearl the Magical Unicorn” and “Rivals! Frenemies Who Changed the World.” Samantha loves live theater and has performed throughout the country in regional productions, off-Broadway and in schools with Story Pirates. She has taught theater and creative writing in New York, New Jersey and California for the past eight y...Read More
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POLICIES:
1st meeting mandatory.
Early enrollment advised.
No UCSD parking permit required.
No visitors permitted.
Pre-enrollment required.
No refunds after: 7/12/2021.
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Grade Level: 3rd-5th
Instructor will contact students 24-hours in advance of class with Zoom information.
Students have the option of logging on to Zoom from 9-9:30am to have office hours with the instructor.
In addition, students have the option of staying on Zoom after class ends from 11am-12pm for additional support.
Please note that some courses require supplies. Supply information will be posted here by 4/15/21. We recommend you check back at this point for further details.
| DATE | DAY | START | END | LOCATION |
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| 7/19/2021 | Mon | 9:30 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | |
| 7/20/2021 | Tue | 9:30 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | |
| 7/21/2021 | Wed | 9:30 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | |
| 7/22/2021 | Thu | 9:30 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | |
| 7/23/2021 | Fri | 9:30 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | |
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8/2/2021 - 8/6/2021
$175
Live Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).
Turret, Samantha
Samantha Turret is a transplant from New Jersey and New York City who found her way to sunny Los Angeles. She is an actress, voice actor and teacher best known for cohosting Nickelodeon's “Top Elf” alongside the one and only Santa Claus. She has also worked on shows on MTV, A&E, Discovery and Lifetime. As a voice actor, she can be heard on commercials and podcasts, and as the narrator of popular children's audiobooks such as “Pearl the Magical Unicorn” and “Rivals! Frenemies Who Changed the World.” Samantha loves live theater and has performed throughout the country in regional productions, off-Broadway and in schools with Story Pirates. She has taught theater and creative writing in New York, New Jersey and California for the past eight y...Read More
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POLICIES:
1st meeting mandatory.
Early enrollment advised.
No UCSD parking permit required.
No visitors permitted.
Pre-enrollment required.
No refunds after: 7/26/2021.
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NOTE:
Grade Level: 6th-8th
Instructor will contact students 24-hours in advance of class with Zoom information.
Students have the option of logging on to Zoom from 1-1:30pm to have office hours with the instructor.
In addition, students have the option of staying on Zoom after class ends from 3-4pm for additional support.
Please note that some courses require supplies. Supply information will be posted here by 4/15/21. We recommend you check back at this point for further details.
| DATE | DAY | START | END | LOCATION |
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| 8/2/2021 | Mon | 1:30 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | |
| 8/3/2021 | Tue | 1:30 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | |
| 8/4/2021 | Wed | 1:30 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | |
| 8/5/2021 | Thu | 1:30 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | |
| 8/6/2021 | Fri | 1:30 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | |
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Pre-College Programs department at 858-534-0804 or precollege@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.