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WIT'S CORE CURRICULUM [ LEVELS 1-5 ]

Level 1A & 1B Intensive

This program offers the opportunity to complete both Level 1A and Level 1B classes in an intensive style with the same group of improvisers. Together, as a group, learn the basics of improvisation from the simple beauty of "yes, and" to the magic of group mind, all through teamwork, games, and scenes. This 2-week intensive meets five days a week, Sunday through Thursday nights. Students will experience the fundamentals of group improvisation in an fun, trust-infused environment. Participants receive a $25 discount on the next level in the fall semester. Faculty: Anna Trester, Murphy McHugh Tuition: $375 [$350 early registration]

Prerequisite:
No prior experience necessary.
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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.

Prerequisite:
No prior experience necessary.
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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 Managing Director.
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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 Managing Director.
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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 Managing Director.
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Level 3B: Game Mechanics

In this course, students will be instructed on the mechanics of following patterns and establishing games. Patterns and games will be used not only to improve students' ability to navigate group scenes but to enhance individual characters. Patterned game play is central to the way longform improv functions, and skills from this class help in exploring the Harold format. This class level is a strongly suggested, but currently optional, step between completion of L3 Scene and L4 Harold.

Prerequisite:
Level 3: Scene
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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 Managing Director.
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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 Managing Director.
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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.

Prerequisite:
Successful completion of Level 4 or permission from WIT's Managing Director.
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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.

Prerequisite:
Permission of Managing Director
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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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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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Elective: Musical Improv 3 - More Scenes Into Songs

Half semester class. This class will instruct advanced students on incorporating improvised songs into richer 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:
No prior experience necessary.
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Thursday, September 9
Cagematch DC	8 PM \| $10
Jaye Stays	9:30 PM \| $10
Friday, September 10
Neutrino Video Project	8 PM \| $15
Season Six iMusical and Friends	9:30 PM \| $10
Saturday, September 11
iMusical at Arts on Foot	1 PM \| FREE
Neutrino Video Project	8 PM \| $15
Caveat	9:30 PM \| $10
WIT Hot American Summer	11 PM \| $10