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.
Date: Tuesday, August 8th, 2017
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Philly Improv Theater, 2030 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Rehearsal Room A
INSTRUCTOR
Rob O'Neill
WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT ROB
“Rob was amazing… He was a natural and I hope in the future my teachers are just as wonderful as he was. I’m going to miss him!” — “Rob was great. Super supportive and positive. I appreciated his enthusiasm and would definitely take another class from him and recommend his 101 class to anybody that expressed an interest.”
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Robert O’Neill is an instructor, director and performer at Philly Improv Theater. He currently performs with PHIT house team The Future and directs the Harold team Swan Year. He is also a member of the independent ensemble Playback and can be seen monthly in the Dynamite Series show Study Hall.
Having studied at the Upright Citizens Brigade Training Center in New York City, Robert became a PHIT company member in 2013 when he was cast on the team Outside Voices, under the direction of Caitlin Weigel. In addition to his work at PHIT, Robert has appeared in numerous short-run shows around the city, including “The Bright N’ Bold Beauty Box Old-Time Radio Hour,” “SorkinCorp” and House of Solitude’s “A Galaxy Uncherished”.
