IMAGINATION PLAY!
Mondays 3/31 -6/2 | 2:30 - 3:15 PM
INSTRUCTOR: Amanda Boyan
A fun and interactive theatre class designed for ages 3-5, introducing young learners to the magic of storytelling, movement, and creativity! Through storytime, singing, dancing, and imaginative play, children will build confidence, social skills, and a love for self-expression in a supportive and playful environment. Join us for a joyful adventure where every child gets to shine!
TEEN IMPROV
WEDNESDAYS 4/02 - 6/4 | 6 - 7PM
INSTRUCTOR: Mark Duncanson
Our Teen Improv class is an exhilarating opportunity for young aspiring performers to explore the foundational elements of improvisation. This course focuses on building confidence, enhancing communication skills, and fostering creativity through a series of fun and engaging exercises. It's an excellent way for teens to express themselves and connect with others in a lively setting.
ADULT SHORT FORM IMPROV
THURSDAYS 4/03 - 6/05 | 7 - 9 PM
INSTRUCTOR: Mark Duncanson
Explore the world of short-form improv with our dynamic course! Perfect for beginners, our sessions focus on fun and engaging improv games. No experience necessary – just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to play! Learn to think on your feet, unleash your creativity, and build confidence in a supportive environment. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a complete novice, our course offers a playful and welcoming space to hone your improv skills. Join us and discover the joy of spontaneity!
ADULT LONG-FORM IMPROV
WEDNESDAYS 4/2 - 6/4 | 7- 9 PM
INSTRUCTOR: Mark Duncanson
Refine your improv craft in our advanced long-form class! Tailored for experienced improvisers, this course delves deep into scene work and character development. Through intensive exercises and feedback, you'll sharpen your improvisational skills and explore nuanced characterizations. Each session culminates in a final performance where you'll showcase your newfound abilities in a long-form improv show. Whether you're honing your comedic timing or delving into dramatic storytelling, our class provides a supportive and challenging environment to elevate your improv to the next level. Take the stage and bring your characters to life!
Mondays 3/31 -6/2 | 2:30 - 3:15 PM
INSTRUCTOR: Amanda Boyan
A fun and interactive theatre class designed for ages 3-5, introducing young learners to the magic of storytelling, movement, and creativity! Through storytime, singing, dancing, and imaginative play, children will build confidence, social skills, and a love for self-expression in a supportive and playful environment. Join us for a joyful adventure where every child gets to shine!
TEEN IMPROV
WEDNESDAYS 4/02 - 6/4 | 6 - 7PM
INSTRUCTOR: Mark Duncanson
Our Teen Improv class is an exhilarating opportunity for young aspiring performers to explore the foundational elements of improvisation. This course focuses on building confidence, enhancing communication skills, and fostering creativity through a series of fun and engaging exercises. It's an excellent way for teens to express themselves and connect with others in a lively setting.
ADULT SHORT FORM IMPROV
THURSDAYS 4/03 - 6/05 | 7 - 9 PM
INSTRUCTOR: Mark Duncanson
Explore the world of short-form improv with our dynamic course! Perfect for beginners, our sessions focus on fun and engaging improv games. No experience necessary – just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to play! Learn to think on your feet, unleash your creativity, and build confidence in a supportive environment. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a complete novice, our course offers a playful and welcoming space to hone your improv skills. Join us and discover the joy of spontaneity!
ADULT LONG-FORM IMPROV
WEDNESDAYS 4/2 - 6/4 | 7- 9 PM
INSTRUCTOR: Mark Duncanson
Refine your improv craft in our advanced long-form class! Tailored for experienced improvisers, this course delves deep into scene work and character development. Through intensive exercises and feedback, you'll sharpen your improvisational skills and explore nuanced characterizations. Each session culminates in a final performance where you'll showcase your newfound abilities in a long-form improv show. Whether you're honing your comedic timing or delving into dramatic storytelling, our class provides a supportive and challenging environment to elevate your improv to the next level. Take the stage and bring your characters to life!
MARK DUNCANSON
Mark is a BATS School of Improv graduate who started his improv career in Liquid Soap, an episodic improvised soap opera. Since then, he has made a point of injecting improv into his professional life from the YMCA and Volunteer Center of Alameda County to his work at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton as Recreation Supervisor, retired. Mark has enjoyed time onstage with BATS Improv, How We First Met, Un-Scripted Theater Company, Leela, Center Rep, Bay Area Children’s Theatre, and more. Mark currently works in applied improv training companies across the country in the benefits of the “Yes, And…” mindset.
Mark is the founder of the award-winning improv troupe Creatures of Impulse (COI). COI has the honor of being the only improv troupe to represent the State of California at the Teen Comedy Festival in Chicago for four years, the only teen improv troupe to perform at the New York Musical Improv Festival, has performed at West Coast Musical Improv Festival three years, and was awarded Best of Fest in 2019 at the San Francisco Improv Festival. Mark is currently a permanent company member with the internationally renowned Improv Playhouse of San Francisco.
Mark is a BATS School of Improv graduate who started his improv career in Liquid Soap, an episodic improvised soap opera. Since then, he has made a point of injecting improv into his professional life from the YMCA and Volunteer Center of Alameda County to his work at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton as Recreation Supervisor, retired. Mark has enjoyed time onstage with BATS Improv, How We First Met, Un-Scripted Theater Company, Leela, Center Rep, Bay Area Children’s Theatre, and more. Mark currently works in applied improv training companies across the country in the benefits of the “Yes, And…” mindset.
Mark is the founder of the award-winning improv troupe Creatures of Impulse (COI). COI has the honor of being the only improv troupe to represent the State of California at the Teen Comedy Festival in Chicago for four years, the only teen improv troupe to perform at the New York Musical Improv Festival, has performed at West Coast Musical Improv Festival three years, and was awarded Best of Fest in 2019 at the San Francisco Improv Festival. Mark is currently a permanent company member with the internationally renowned Improv Playhouse of San Francisco.
