Advanced Scenes

This class is limited to 16 students.

This class builds on the skills in Level 2, teaching students to be versatile ensemble players who can build long-form pieces organically while keeping the show and audience's experience in mind. By layering more complicated improv techniques and awareness onto already fearless play, students will learn how to authentically ground characters so they feel believable and use curve balls to keep scenes surprising. We’ll explore the dynamics that make up three-person and group scenes and how to augment and balance multiple points of focus onstage. And we’ll learn to stay out of our heads while balancing it all.

In addition to learning advanced techniques, this class will encourage you to lean into the areas you shy away from and own what makes you unique as a performer through personal notes and individual challenges.

This class culminates in a performance for the public.

Prerequisite: BCC Level 2 “Free Your Mind.”

7-Week Class: Sundays, 3:00PM - 6:00 PM, November 3rd - December 15th

• Note: Class may end between 5:30- 6:00 PM depending on the number of enrollments.

Where: The BCC Dog House, Studio #1 (137 Montrose Ave)

Class Show: Monday. December 16th. 8:00pm. BCC Pig Pen.

Teacher: Philp Markle

Bio:

“Took Philip Markle's workshop -- the guy is visionary. He brings some pretty irreverent but highly engaging improv attitudes that sometimes buck the improv orthodoxy. “

“Philip is a fantastic teacher who has an amazing way of phrasing feedback so that it resonates with you right away. He is also so skilled at pushing students to try new things and giving applicable tasks that drive the feedback into your brain and help you really unlock your best self and get out of your head.”

“Philip brings the passion and energy to take you by the collar and shake the improv out of you. Players who are often timid were leaping on stage in a frenzy. All the while we hit the marks for a good understanding of improv.”

“Phillip is an amazing teacher. He's certain of himself and the material and was able to convey that certainty in his craft so well to the class. I was worried about taking this class, how I would respond to the challenges, but his knowledge and honesty (not sugar coating critiques) were crucial in helping me grow as a performer.”

“Philip did a great job of getting to know each of our improv styles personally. He is so fun and has such a joy about improv that it feels easy to enjoy myself in class. He is insanely intelligent and talented and I always felt like I was learning a new skill. I was never not having fun, I always looked forward to class!”

“Philip knows so much about improv and was able to impart a wide variety of different ways to think and perform in a clear and digestible way.”

"Philip was so thoughtful when giving feedback. He wasn't afraid to give constructive criticism, which made me feel like I was really getting the most out of my time in class. He really pushed us to go that extra step, and he always gave examples of how we could have taken our deals further. I feel like I really improved in this class, and I feel much more confident now!"

If this class is sold out, sign-up for the wait list here.