THIS OPEN HOUSE IS FOR OUR INTERMEDIATE IMPROV SKILLS CLASS WHICH STARTS SEPTEMBER 30TH...
Students will develop (or in the case of returning students extend) their foundations in comedic improvisation as they prepare for our middle school courses’ focus on short-form improv. Through a series of fun and imaginative classes, students will learn and improve skills like listening, collaboration, and character exploration. They will also learn the golden rule of “Yes, and…” as it applies to creating an improvised scene through agreement. The course will culminate in an improvised performance for family and friends.
Please read through our PHIT Kids & Teens - Terms and Conditions of Enrollment prior to enrolling.
INSTRUCTOR
Sarah Clemency
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Sarah has been on the teaching faculty of the PHIT Kids and Teens program since 2015. She is a member of the PHIT house team Fjord, directed by Kristen Schier, and can also be seen performing in Core; the Family Friendly show Finders Keepers; her sketch duo Kathryn and Sarah; and StoryUp! an interactive children's show. Sarah has studied improv at the Philly Improv Theater under Greg Maughan, Nick Gillette, Kristen Schier, Jess Snow, and Brian Rumble. She also has studied musical improv under Jerome Kurtenbach. When not involved in teaching or performing improv, Sarah can be found teaching music to children of all ages.
WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT SARAH
“She is funny!”
“She’s creative.”
WHAT PARENTS SAY ABOUT SARAH
“Sarah is patient, creative, and good with kids – everything we could have asked for with our daughter!”
“Gabriel loves Sarah. He is a very funny kid, who is always making his family and close friends laugh, but Sarah has helped him to stretch his understanding of humor.”
“We are grateful for the dedication and professionalism of the PHIT teachers and staff, especially Sarah.”
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Lamarr Todd
ABOUT YOUR TEACHING ASSISTANT
Lamarr was born and raised in Chester, PA and performed at The People’s Light & Theater Company from age 12 to 18. At the age of 17 he was made an assistant improv teacher in the People’s Light’s summer program and continued that the following year.He has performed in several mainstage plays for theaters along the East Coast.
Lamarr is well known as a local standup comic. He started his comedy career at the Laffhouse Comedy Club in Philadelphia, PA, which led to various performances at comedy clubs nationwide. In addition to winning numerous standup comedy competitions in Philadelphia, Lamarr has had the opportunity to open for Kevin Hart, Nick Cannon, Michael Colyar, Monique and other nationally known headlining acts. He has also starred in the Movie "Kony Montana" with comic Michael Blackson.
Lamarr has taught improv to children at The Chester Community Charter School and is a regular performer with StoryUP!, an improv group that uses comedy and storytelling to inspire creativity and build literacy skills in kids ages preschool through teen. Lamarr is excited to bring his experience and enthusiasm to PHIT Kids & Teens. He is currently teaching 4th grade in Chester. Expect to see Lamarr teaching or venting on a stage near you!