This two hour introductory workshop gives cautious students the chance to “try before you buy”, by sampling some of the fun things you'll do in an 8 week improv course at PHIT. You'll learn the core improv concept of "agreement", how to create characters from nothing, and you'll dip your toes into improvised scenework.
This class is perfect for people of all experience levels. You do not need to have prior experience or be an actor / comedian. PHIT has students from all walks of life and all ages. We have people that are looking to make a go of improvising, but we have also had students that were just looking to meet new people, improv public speaking confidence, try something new, or simply have fun for two hours. There is no commitment here to register for a full class, only come in ready to have a good time.
INSTRUCTOR
Molly Scullion
WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT MOLLY
"Molly is incredible! She has a great ability to critique and make suggestions without making anyone feel inadequate or lacking ability." -- "I loved Molly's enthusiasm for comedy. Her energy kept me going and she was always great at sandwiching compliments with criticism so I never felt discouraged from playing and being vulnerable." -- "The only negative thing about Molly's class was that it had to eventually come to an end!"
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Molly is a writer and performer based in Philadelphia. She recently graduated from Temple University where she majored in in Media Production and Greek and Roman Classics. She has been doing improvised comedy since she was 16 years old, and has completed the curricula at Philly Improv Theater and the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in New York. While at Temple, she served as Executive Producer for the live studio sketch show, Temple SMASH.
She performs on multiple teams, including the Philly Improv Theater veteran team, The Future and the Dynamite Series show, Study Hall. She is the head writer for the Philly Improv Theater sketch house team, The Decoy. She has written and performed in two one-woman shows, and she also performs and travels with the independent duo, Den Mother. Molly was a part of the 2016 Improvaganza International Ensemble and has studied with Elana Fishbein, Christina Gausas, Mike Marbach, Susan Messing, and Kristen Schier. In addition to performing regularly in Philadelphia, she has performed in Edmonton (AB), Seattle, Toronto, Detroit, New Orleans, Washington D.C., Baltimore, and New York.
When she’s not making things up on stage, she’s a frequenter of Brazilian Steakhouses and Old Navy, and in her spare time, she watches far too many episodes of The Good Wife.
