NEW! Short Class- Musical Theatre– Improvised!
Winter Class | Available
Learn to love the spontaneous, the unplanned, and the surprising as we improvise entire musicals from scratch!
Through improv exercises and songful games, we’ll create songs and scenes on the fly, learn common song structures, and practice the art of spontaneity within a supportive community. In addition to being extremely fun, musical improv offers practice in teamwork, flexibility within structure, mutual support, and creative problem-solving.
How are conflicts created and resolved in song? What makes a catchy chorus? How can you use a melody to reflect emotion? How do actors decide when to burst into song? After playing with these concepts, we'll create our very own musical, which will be unforgettable and immediately forgotten.
Facilitated by two music therapists/performers, this class will focus on self-expression and authenticity– not perfect performances. During the final week, students are invited to participate in a class show performed for their friends and family.
No previous training in improv or music is required–just a willingness to participate! For ages 18+
Ants on a Log
INSTRUCTORS' BIO:
Miles Crabtree and Julie Lipson are West Philly music therapists and musicians with more than 3 decades of experience facilitating musical community adventures.
Miles honed his experiential facilitation skills through his work as a music therapist, after-school music and drama teacher, outdoor educator, and camp director, and delights in the ways in which collective experiences can teach us about ourselves and our community. Julie specializes in creating fun and meaningful experiences for trans/nonbinary adults, kids, and families, including Trans Vocal Workshops and summer camps for trans kids and families.
The two perform with Ants on a Log, nationally acclaimed social-justice family music band. As facilitators, Miles and Julie create inclusive spaces for people to express themselves, make genuine connections, and have lots of fun!