Improv 101 at the Merlin Works Institute for Improvisation July 2, 2008

For complete beginners and experienced actors, this workshop teaches the fundamentals of improvisation. The class's interactive exercises build listening and communication skills, heighten awareness and teach you how to be more playful, spontaneous and flexible. Play short form improv games like you see on TV's "Whose Line Is It Anyways?" in a fun and safe environment. (Class size limit = 16)

Instructors: Shana Merlin and Erin Molson

Wednesdays July 2 - August 20th 6-8pm (8 meetings) $150

At the Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Road

Register Now at http://merlin-works.com/index.php?page=introductory_workshops&sec=play

About Lead Instructor, Shana Merlin: Awarded “The Best Improv Teacher in Austin” by the Austin Improv Collective, Shana Merlin has been a professional improviser since 1995, performing from Calgary to San Francisco to Atlanta to Las Vegas to London. Shana has trained with most of the masters in the field of improvisation including Keith Johnstone, creator of TheatreSports and author of Impro and Impro for Storytellers; Paul Sills, founder of Second City and The Compass and editor of Improvisation for the Theatre; Gary Austin, member of The Committee and founder of The Groundlings; and Charna Halpern founder of Improv Olympic and co-author of Truth in Comedy. You can see Shana perform in the improv troupes Get Up and the winner of “Best Improv Troupe” in Austin Chronicle Readers Poll, Girls Girls Girls Improvised Musicals.

What Real Students Said About Improv 101 with Merlin Works:

“I really enjoyed this class. It has brought back so much happiness in my life . . . This class unleashed the creative side of me that was hiding. I feel more awake than I have in years.”

“It’s much easier to do improv than I thought. It’s a wonderful way of finding connection with other people. Shana—you’re great!”

“Shana is a quality teacher. The best money I ever spent.”

Official Website: http://merlin-works.com/index.php?page=introductory_workshops&sec=play