Slow...Children At Play

Benefits of S…CAP class/training:

Enhanced spontaneity, focus, commitment & self-confidence
Stronger development of sensory skills(audio, visual, etc.)
Heightening of listening, concentration & creative skills for auditioning, performing, acting and public speaking
Becoming more playful by tapping into your ‘kid’ energy!!!
Provides non-actors with a fun, empowering & creative outlet!!

Class overview:

Three-month(12 week) session

Mondays 7:00 - 10:00pm
Session runs January 14 – March 31, 2008
Broad scope training in improvisation. Curriculum will involve a diverse variety of improv exercises, games & scenes combined with mime, space work, basic elements & character choices. Training will emphasize commitment to ‘yes and,’ spontaneity, stage awareness and always being in the moment.
Class fee: $450. If three months(12 weeks) paid in advance,

cost is $400—a savings of $50! Also payable in
three installments of $150/each.

Location:

The Andrew Benne Studio
4930 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601

Upon completion of the twelve week session, students will participate in a one-night performance showcase on the final Monday evening of the intensive.

Classes will be conducted by S…CAP owner/director, Tim Simek, along with Laura Buckles, co-director of the The Deuce(2nd Tier performing division of S…CAP). Periodically, other S…CAP cast members participate/share with the class.

Tim Simek has been performing, producing & directing improv shows as well
as conducting improv & acting classes for over 15 years. He has extensive film & TV credits and is best-known for his role as the ‘Deputy’ in “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.” Along with casting a number of indie projects, Simek is an award-winning speaker and performs with the Core division of S…CAP.

Laura Buckles has directed a variety of stage productions with the Attic Theatre as well as two seasons of the Toronto-based improv troupe, City Kids, where she was also a founding member. She was also writer/co-director of the award-winning short film, “Something About Last Night.” Buckles is also a regular performer with the Core division of S…CAP.

Slow..Children at Play{S…CAP} is now in its 10th year of performing comedy improv shows combined with sketch and multi-media. S…CAP has a strong audience base and continues to produce creative & fun comedy shows. Check out some of our videos at www.youtube.com/slowcap

S…CAP Hotline: (818) 410-PLAY

Slow…Children at Play—Improv Class/Training