BackStory Theatre's fantastic performance-based program build skills for performance, confidence, team work, and key STEAM learning skills such as active listening, working memory, and creative collaboration! In this class we will learn the basics of improvisational scene work. We will focus on the elements of collaborative listening, movement, and character work.  The class will perform twice at the Fall Showcase, October 21st.

Class Schedule

September 12th to October 19th

Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:45 to 7:30 pm

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Wellspring: A Gathering Place home of BackStory Theatre

300 Nickel St #6 Broomfield, CO 80020

October 21st Performance Schedule

9:15 am to 12:00 pm - Princess and the Frog or The Frog Prince

12:30 pm to 3:15 pm - The Three Billy Goats Gruff or A Troll Tale

3:30 pm to 6:30 pm - Writing & Scene Studies and Improv!

Fall Showcase Performance Times

10 am Princess and the Frog or The Frog Prince - 1st performance

11:15 am Princess and the Frog or The Frog Prince - 2nd Performance

1:15 pm The Three Billy Goats Gruff or A Troll Tale - 1st Performance

2:30 pm The Three Bill Goats Gruff or A Troll Tale - 2nd Performance

4:15 pm Writing & Scene Studies and Improv! - 1st Performance

5:45 pm Writing & Scene Studies and Improv! - 2nd Performance

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Wellspring: A Gathering Place home of BackStory Theatre

300 Nickel St #6 Broomfield, CO 80020

Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:45 to 7:30 pm at BackStory Theatre (300 Nickel St. #6 Broomfield, CO 80020 - we're tucked into the northeast corner between large signs for "Arcade" and "Fitness")

Minimum enrollment 5, maximum 12. Please review our COVID policies at www.backstorytheatre.org. Classes will be modified as necessary according to city and state health requirements.

Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:45 to 7:30 pm at BackStory Theatre (300 Nickel St. #6 Broomfield, CO 80020 - we're tucked into the northeast corner between large signs for "Arcade" and "Fitness")

Students should wear clothes they can move freely in and closed-toed shoes (there is an area in the lobby to leave snow boots). Flip-flops and other slip-on shoes present tripping hazards in class. Please bring a WATER BOTTLE, pencil, and highlighter to every class. Once scripts are distributed, they should also be brought to every class. While focus games & activities are incorporated into class time for skill building, the focus will be on performance rehearsals to develop a deep understanding of stage terminology, thorough character development, blocking, stage projection, pacing, and ensemble support. Performance and other class details will be sent by the directing team during the class week to the email used to register for class. PLEASE DO NOT SEND SNACKS WITH NUTS OR ANYTHING "CRUMBLY". WATER ONLY - SUGARY & DYED BEVERAGES MAY DAMAGE COSTUMES & PROPS. Students will be asked to provide their own solid black shoes (no sneakers, please) for performance night and any baselayer (leggings/shorts/shirt) to wear under their costume. Costumes & props provided by BackStory. PLEASE SAVE THIS INFORMATION & CLASS DATES/TIMES WHEN REGISTERING. Please be mindful of prompt drop-off and pick-up times as late arrivals negatively impact the entire cast and late pick-ups may prevent instructors from meeting other evening performance and teaching obligations.