FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH DISCOVERED AT CATSKILLS COMEDY CLUB!
The Fountain of Youth may be a legendary spring in St. Augustine Florida but on July 6th itʼs the “IMPROVAGANZA!” event at the Catskills Comedy Club in Fort Lauderdale, a day of Improv workshops for all levels!
At “IMPROVAGANZA” attendees will grow their Improv skills, make new friends and learn to welcome their inner child to the stage. Improvisers will speak from the many voices within while enjoying a day of play that stimulates the mind and body!
“IMPROVAGANZA!” unfolds July 6th 11am-6pm Catskills Comedy Club 840 East Oakland Park Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. All levels! Basic coursework taught by instructors Gerald Owens and Sara Rogers with games directed by Comedian RJ Walker and advanced coursework taught by LA Improviser Greg Philippi. Full day only $25 in advance or $35 at the door!
Instructor Gerald Owens is an actor, writer, director, acting teacher, voiceover artist and filmmaker. His acting credits include network television and feature film appearances. Gerald’s Improv background includes having directed and produced South Florida’s Laughing Gas Comedy Improv Theater Company for many years. Currently Gerald performs with Sick Puppies Comedy troupe. Gerald will be working with Improvisers on sensory/observation exercises, building team work, inventing things, emotional involvement and character interaction.
Instructor Sara Rogers has worked in and around the South Florida film and Stage Industry for more than 20 years teaching, coaching, casting, writing and as stage management and talent. Sara currently teaches at the Acting School of South Florida and the Hollywood Playhouse. Sara will be working with Improvisers on creating characters, physicality, body language and helping Improvisers prepare for the evenings performance.
Instructor Greg Philippi is an Improviser, writer and actor as well as a former Network TV executive with experience on both sides of the camera. Gregʼs Improv background includes long and short form training and performances with numerous troupes. Greg is a graduate of the Second City Conservatory, has trained at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, Monkey Butler Comedy, the ImprovTrick and Ventura Comedy Sportz as well as having performed and trained with several iOWest based troupes. In Los Angeles Greg performs with The Sauce under the direction of Bill Chott (Disneyʼs Wizards of Waverly Place, Dana Carvey Show).
Greg will be teaching emotional Investment, advanced object work, building a scene from the inside out, characters dancing on the edge, and Improvised Shakespeare through games and scene work with tips and tricks to strengthen play.Instructor RJ Walker is an Improviser, Stand-up Comedian, musician and actor. Walker has been a mainstay of the South Florida Comedy scene for years and brings his expertise to the game aspect of “IMPROVAGANZA!”
Doors open 11:00am for onsite, day of event registration, July 6th. Discount advance registration availble at www.GotULaughing.weebly.com via Paypal or contact [email protected] or phone 954-873-9634.
Tickets for the entire day only $25 in advance, $35 at the door. Free parking in front of the club. NOTE: All attendees will have an opportunity to perform that evening following the workshops! Tickets for the evening show $10 for those not attending the workshops with a 2 drink minimum.
“IMPROVAGANZA!” sponsored by Kim M. Clarkʼs Got U Laughing Improv Club. Got U Laughing Thursday evening weekly workshops open to all levels. Details at www.Meetup.com/Got-U-Laughing-Improv-Comedy-Troupe-Plantation