WIT CORE CURRICULUM [ LEVELS 1-5 ]
Level 1A: Foundations of Improv
Ever wonder what improv is all about- is it as much fun as it looks? Here is your answer. This class introduces and explores the fundamentals of improv in an environment of teamwork, trust, and fun. It establishes a solid framework for good improv, and its life lessons are universal.
Ever wonder what improv is all about- is it as much fun as it looks? Here is your answer. This class introduces and explores the fundamentals of improv in an environment of teamwork, trust, and fun. It establishes a solid framework for good improv, and its life lessons are universal.
Level 1B: Foundations of Scenework
The groundwork was laid in Foundations of Improv. Foundations of Scenework continues to build on those fundamentals by exploring the basics of working through a scene. This class strengthens players' skills of observation and discovery, while delving into the ideas of pattern and game. Same fun. More scenes.
Prerequisite:
Successful completion of Level 1A or permission from WIT's Program Manager.
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Successful completion of Level 1A or permission from WIT's Program Manager.
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Level 2: Character
This course gives students simple tools and approaches to develop fully-realized characters with committed emotion. Creating a character means discovering attitude, physicality and objectives to provide a filter through which to process information and interact with the world developed on stage.
Prerequisite:
Successful completion of Level 1B or permission from WIT's Program Manager.
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Successful completion of Level 1B or permission from WIT's Program Manager.
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Level 3: Scene
In Scene, students focus on creating scenes based on character, emotion, and theme. Students experience first-hand how rooting scenes in agreement permits discovery and complexity beyond simple premise and conflict. Students work to commit to the reality of the scene and react honestly from within a grounded character.
Prerequisite:
Successful completion of Level 2 or permission from WIT's Program Manager.
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Successful completion of Level 2 or permission from WIT's Program Manager.
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Level 4: The Harold
Here students encounter the mother of all longform improvisation styles: The Harold. Through this form's classic structure, students apply their scenework knowledge with increasing artistry and complexity. Pattern, pacing, editing, theme development, and ensemble connection come together in this class that gives students the skills necessary for all successful longform play
Prerequisite:
Successful completion of Level 3 or permission from WIT's Program Manager.
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Successful completion of Level 3 or permission from WIT's Program Manager.
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Level 5 Advanced Performance Workshop: Harold
This class offers advanced improvisers the opportunity to work on the Harold with an experienced director to create a performance-ready ensemble. Participants will do several shows over the duration of the class and will get experience in front of an audience as a troupe in addition to the showcase. The class is intended for students that have completed Harold and currently performing improvisers. It will be intense and challenging. Admission is by application only.
Prerequisite:
Completion of L4 Harold and permission of WIT's Program Manager.
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Completion of L4 Harold and permission of WIT's Program Manager.
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Level 5: Performance Prep
Working from the base of The Harold, students in this course will have the opportunity to develop their own signature form. The class will perform during the eight week session, enabling participants to workshop their creation.
WIT ELECTIVES
Elective: Improv Narrative and Storytelling
This class closely examines character and plot creation and development in service of telling a story. Character trumps plot in improv - and that's an instructive way to play in the moment - but nothing trumps story. This class approaches improv from a storytelling perspective, playing with myriad techniques, formats, structures, styles, genres, and emergent patterns and games: all in service of the story.
Elective: Level 1 Sketch: Intro to Sketch Writing
A basic introduction to comedic sketch, this class will focus on the fundamentals of writing for the stage and small screen. Students will learn different sketch formats and formulas as well as basic comedy rules. Work for the class will include individual and group work both inside and outside of class.
Elective: Musical Improv 1 - Song Improvisation
This class will instruct participants on the basics of recognizing and initiating songs in different structures, including verse/chorus, tagline, duets, trios, and other forms. Emphasis will be given on singing in character, as well as communicating with the accompanist. There will be a class performance at the end of the eight week session.
Prerequisite:
Successful completion of Level 2 or permission from class instructor. Participants must be comfortable singing in front of others prior to enrolling, and while not needed, prior music theater experience is beneficial.
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Successful completion of Level 2 or permission from class instructor. Participants must be comfortable singing in front of others prior to enrolling, and while not needed, prior music theater experience is beneficial.
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Elective: Musical Improv 2 - Scenes Into Songs
This class will instruct students on incorporating improvised songs into scenes. Emphasis will be placed on deciding when to sing, how to communicate with fellow improvisers musically, and how to creative a successful narrative with scenes and songs.
Prerequisite:
Successful completion of Level 3 and Music Improv 1 or permission from class instructor.
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Successful completion of Level 3 and Music Improv 1 or permission from class instructor.
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