This is a foundations camp open to rising 7th - 12th graders with any level of improv experience. This 5-day camp will introduce the tenets of Happy Valley Improv, teach the fundamental concepts and skills of improv, and establish an understanding of improv as it is differentiated from other forms of comedy performance such as standup and sketch. Students should complete the camp with practice and competency in: Adopting a “yes, and” stance Practicing and performing in service to the collective Listening to scene partners and contributing to scenes Accepting differences and interacting with others non-evaluatively Having stage presence (Using our bodies and voices to invite audience members into scenes) How to be a supportive audience member
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