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Improv Comedy Classes:
The Training Program, facilitated by Meathands Director, Bill Johnson is designed to be a
dynamic learning environment accessible to anyone dedicated to serious study while
progressively challenging students of all levels.
The core curriculum for the workshops is founded on the The Five Progressive Values
of Improvisation© developed by Bill Johnson. These values, also called "The Five B's",
can be applied not only for improv comedy performance but also in building business
communication and life skills.
Particular focus is placed on individual growth. After every eight weeks of study, students
are invited to sit down with the instructor one-on-one where they can receive feedback and
specific direction for continued study.
The Training Program, facilitated by Meathands Director, Bill Johnson is designed to be a
dynamic learning environment accessible to anyone dedicated to serious study while
progressively challenging students of all levels.
The core curriculum for the workshops is founded on the The Five Progressive Values
of Improvisation© developed by Bill Johnson. These values, also called "The Five B's",
can be applied not only for improv comedy performance but also in building business
communication and life skills.
Particular focus is placed on individual growth. After every eight weeks of study, students
are invited to sit down with the instructor one-on-one where they can receive feedback and
specific direction for continued study.
"Everyone can act, everyone can improvise. Anyone who wishes can play in the theater and learn to become 'stageworthy'." -Viola Spolin |
Level One - Values Workshop
Spring 2010 Session: March 23 thru May 11
Tuesday Nights 7pm - 10pm
Location: Westview School; Room 104 (Yoga/Dance Room);
11801 Mississippi Ave; West LA, CA 90025
Instructor: Bill Johnson
Prerequisite study: None
The level one workshop is perfect for newcomers to improv comedy and
prospective students with limited improv training. In this workshop the
Five B's are broken down into lessons to help improvisers strength their
foundational understanding of improvisation in preparation for eventual
long form study.
Spring 2010 Session: March 23 thru May 11
Tuesday Nights 7pm - 10pm
Location: Westview School; Room 104 (Yoga/Dance Room);
11801 Mississippi Ave; West LA, CA 90025
Instructor: Bill Johnson
Prerequisite study: None
The level one workshop is perfect for newcomers to improv comedy and
prospective students with limited improv training. In this workshop the
Five B's are broken down into lessons to help improvisers strength their
foundational understanding of improvisation in preparation for eventual
long form study.
Level Two - Skills Workshop
Spring 2010 Sessions
Date & Time TBD
Location: Westview School; Room 104 (Yoga/Dance Room); 11801 Mississippi Ave;
West LA, CA 90025
Instructor: Bill Johnson
Prerequisite study: Approval by Instructor
The level two workshop trains students with previous improv performance experience in
the Empty Stage style of Long Form Comedy Improvisation. In addition to strengthening
a students' competency in the Five Progressive Values, six new skills are taught and
reinforced.
Spring 2010 Sessions
Date & Time TBD
Location: Westview School; Room 104 (Yoga/Dance Room); 11801 Mississippi Ave;
West LA, CA 90025
Instructor: Bill Johnson
Prerequisite study: Approval by Instructor
The level two workshop trains students with previous improv performance experience in
the Empty Stage style of Long Form Comedy Improvisation. In addition to strengthening
a students' competency in the Five Progressive Values, six new skills are taught and
reinforced.
"Performer's Workshop"
Spring 2010 Session
Date & Time TBA
Location: Westview School; Room 104 (Yoga/Dance Room); 11801
Mississippi Ave; West LA, CA 90025
Instructor: TBA
Prerequisite study: completion of competencies for Skills Workshop
The level three workshop serves as a periodic in-service training
opportunity for performers in the Magic Meathands Main Company and is
open to alumni of the Level 1 & 2 workshops.
Cost: $140 from Main Company Members, $180 for non-members
4-wee session
Spring 2010 Session
Date & Time TBA
Location: Westview School; Room 104 (Yoga/Dance Room); 11801
Mississippi Ave; West LA, CA 90025
Instructor: TBA
Prerequisite study: completion of competencies for Skills Workshop
The level three workshop serves as a periodic in-service training
opportunity for performers in the Magic Meathands Main Company and is
open to alumni of the Level 1 & 2 workshops.
Cost: $140 from Main Company Members, $180 for non-members
4-wee session
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Website created by Mike Thompson.
The Magic Meathands is a registered trademark of Bill Johnson Productions.
Website created by Mike Thompson.
Prospective students are invited to drop in and audit a class. During this free audit, prospective students are encouraged to participate
in various improv exercises.
See below for a description of the workshops. To schedule a free audit, contact Bill@MagicMeathands.com.
in various improv exercises.
See below for a description of the workshops. To schedule a free audit, contact Bill@MagicMeathands.com.
These sessions focus on improvisation as an art form separate from the art of comedy in order to help students ultimately put these two
rich art forms together in an effective way. The values of listening and agreement are heavily emphasized as the instinctual anchors of
an improviser’s craft.
Cost: $275 / 8-week session
rich art forms together in an effective way. The values of listening and agreement are heavily emphasized as the instinctual anchors of
an improviser’s craft.
Cost: $275 / 8-week session
