Sing, Play, Act! A Musical Improv Workshop with Sarah Storer & Katie Drown - 03/08/25
Description: The best musical improvisers aren't always the best singers, nor do they always craft the cleverest lyrics or the best rhymes. Instead, they have the right balance of heart, conviction and simplicity and have a real love for great characters and stories. In this four hour improvised musical workshop, participants will learn:
How heart, conviction and simplicity are THE core tenants to musical improv
How music acts as the emotional heartbeat of solid scene work
How story structure and character tropes drive plot (and not the other way around!)
How to to use improvised group numbers, duets and solos to build a fully realized improvised musical
This course is fast-paced and highly interactive. Whether you're new to musical improv or a veteran, you'll leave with the foundations and/or new knowledge to build an improvised musical show.
Date/Time: Saturday 03/08/25 10am-1pm
Cost: $70 - on sale for $60 until 02/08/25
Cap: 16
Prerequisite: Participants should have at least Level One improv training, and experience with extended scenes or longform is also helpful. Basic knowledge of music is also a bonus, but not required. Come ready to dive right in and sing!
This workshop is 18+ unless otherwise approved by the instructor.
If you cannot afford the workshop we have financial aid available. Please email info at imposterstheater dot com for more details.
No Refunds.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS:
Sarah J Storer brings nearly twenty years of improv experience to the classroom. She originally studied with Cinublue Productions and received further instruction from the legendary Chris Lane and MCTD's Jeff Gage. As the former Artistic Director and founding member of The Hashtag Comedy Company in Columbus, OH, Sarah created TBD: the Improvised Musical in 2015 and Ladies Who Lounge: an Improvised Musical Lounge Act in 2019. She earned a diploma in piano performance in high school, and is a singer and songwriter with three original one-woman shows that debuted in 2016, 2017 and 2018. Sarah's goal in teaching is to help students discover "lightbulb moments" and gain confidence on stage through understanding and embracing their unique voice.
With a foundation in classical music training and over a decade of experience in musical theater, Katie Drown brings a rich performance background to the world of improvisation. For the past 14 years, she has been a dedicated improv performer and instructor, honing her craft and inspiring others to explore the power of improv. Currently, Katie is part of three highly acclaimed shows based in Columbus, Ohio: TBD the Improvised Musical, ROT, and Ladies Who Lounge. In addition to her performance work, Katie is the co-founder of WitWorks, a company that specializes in applying improv principles to workplace learning and development.
Description: The best musical improvisers aren't always the best singers, nor do they always craft the cleverest lyrics or the best rhymes. Instead, they have the right balance of heart, conviction and simplicity and have a real love for great characters and stories. In this four hour improvised musical workshop, participants will learn:
How heart, conviction and simplicity are THE core tenants to musical improv
How music acts as the emotional heartbeat of solid scene work
How story structure and character tropes drive plot (and not the other way around!)
How to to use improvised group numbers, duets and solos to build a fully realized improvised musical
This course is fast-paced and highly interactive. Whether you're new to musical improv or a veteran, you'll leave with the foundations and/or new knowledge to build an improvised musical show.
Date/Time: Saturday 03/08/25 10am-1pm
Cost: $70 - on sale for $60 until 02/08/25
Cap: 16
Prerequisite: Participants should have at least Level One improv training, and experience with extended scenes or longform is also helpful. Basic knowledge of music is also a bonus, but not required. Come ready to dive right in and sing!
This workshop is 18+ unless otherwise approved by the instructor.
If you cannot afford the workshop we have financial aid available. Please email info at imposterstheater dot com for more details.
No Refunds.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS:
Sarah J Storer brings nearly twenty years of improv experience to the classroom. She originally studied with Cinublue Productions and received further instruction from the legendary Chris Lane and MCTD's Jeff Gage. As the former Artistic Director and founding member of The Hashtag Comedy Company in Columbus, OH, Sarah created TBD: the Improvised Musical in 2015 and Ladies Who Lounge: an Improvised Musical Lounge Act in 2019. She earned a diploma in piano performance in high school, and is a singer and songwriter with three original one-woman shows that debuted in 2016, 2017 and 2018. Sarah's goal in teaching is to help students discover "lightbulb moments" and gain confidence on stage through understanding and embracing their unique voice.
With a foundation in classical music training and over a decade of experience in musical theater, Katie Drown brings a rich performance background to the world of improvisation. For the past 14 years, she has been a dedicated improv performer and instructor, honing her craft and inspiring others to explore the power of improv. Currently, Katie is part of three highly acclaimed shows based in Columbus, Ohio: TBD the Improvised Musical, ROT, and Ladies Who Lounge. In addition to her performance work, Katie is the co-founder of WitWorks, a company that specializes in applying improv principles to workplace learning and development.
Description: The best musical improvisers aren't always the best singers, nor do they always craft the cleverest lyrics or the best rhymes. Instead, they have the right balance of heart, conviction and simplicity and have a real love for great characters and stories. In this four hour improvised musical workshop, participants will learn:
How heart, conviction and simplicity are THE core tenants to musical improv
How music acts as the emotional heartbeat of solid scene work
How story structure and character tropes drive plot (and not the other way around!)
How to to use improvised group numbers, duets and solos to build a fully realized improvised musical
This course is fast-paced and highly interactive. Whether you're new to musical improv or a veteran, you'll leave with the foundations and/or new knowledge to build an improvised musical show.
Date/Time: Saturday 03/08/25 10am-1pm
Cost: $70 - on sale for $60 until 02/08/25
Cap: 16
Prerequisite: Participants should have at least Level One improv training, and experience with extended scenes or longform is also helpful. Basic knowledge of music is also a bonus, but not required. Come ready to dive right in and sing!
This workshop is 18+ unless otherwise approved by the instructor.
If you cannot afford the workshop we have financial aid available. Please email info at imposterstheater dot com for more details.
No Refunds.
Location: Imposters Theater 4828 Lorain Ave Cleveland OH 44102
Parking: Enter the main entrance to Urban Community School on W. 47th Street, south of Lorain Ave. Follow the driveway to the main oval parking lot in front of the red tower. You can park in any space marked with a green square. You can then follow the sidewalk to Lorain Ave. You will see Imposters directly across Lorain Ave. from the school.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS:
Sarah J Storer brings nearly twenty years of improv experience to the classroom. She originally studied with Cinublue Productions and received further instruction from the legendary Chris Lane and MCTD's Jeff Gage. As the former Artistic Director and founding member of The Hashtag Comedy Company in Columbus, OH, Sarah created TBD: the Improvised Musical in 2015 and Ladies Who Lounge: an Improvised Musical Lounge Act in 2019. She earned a diploma in piano performance in high school, and is a singer and songwriter with three original one-woman shows that debuted in 2016, 2017 and 2018. Sarah's goal in teaching is to help students discover "lightbulb moments" and gain confidence on stage through understanding and embracing their unique voice.
With a foundation in classical music training and over a decade of experience in musical theater, Katie Drown brings a rich performance background to the world of improvisation. For the past 14 years, she has been a dedicated improv performer and instructor, honing her craft and inspiring others to explore the power of improv. Currently, Katie is part of three highly acclaimed shows based in Columbus, Ohio: TBD the Improvised Musical, ROT, and Ladies Who Lounge. In addition to her performance work, Katie is the co-founder of WitWorks, a company that specializes in applying improv principles to workplace learning and development.
