Bandit Theater is thrilled to invite you to Improv 3: Premise Playground taught by Mary C. Parker.
Only 12 spots available, reserve your spot for $325 (+ tax and fees) online! Class will meet from 7:00pm - 9:00pm on Tuesdays from April 7th - May 26th at Theater Puget Sound (Armory, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109) in Studio A*
*Class on April 7th will be in Studio D.
This course guides students through the essential tools for creating, supporting, and performing a complete long-form improv set. Participants will learn how to generate strong openings, initiate dynamic scenes, and sustain group work across multiple beats. By the end of the course, students will have the skills to contribute to a fully realized improv set with confidence and creativity.
In this class, you'll:
Apply openings to begin an improv set
Create improv scenes using different types of premise
Generate unique and varied characters
Construct support moves to add to the reality of the scene from the backline
Perform first, second, and third beats in an improv set
Apply formats to create a structure for an improv set
Additionally, all Bandit Theater improv classes include the following:
Bandit Theater student passes, releasing rush tickets to Bandit Theater mainstage shows to students for free!
Optional live performance opportunities in The Hot Hot Suggie Show, our staff-and-student mashup showcase.
Improv 3: Premise Playground is taught by Mary C. Parker
Mary C. Parker (she/her) Mary believes we can all benefit from adding a little humor to our lives. She took her first improv class 10 years ago while seeking stress relief from work. Mary has performed with teams in Portland, OR, London, UK, Pittsburgh, PA, and now in Seattle on The Harld Next Door at Bandit. She has appeared at comedy festivals in Richmond, VA, Edinburgh, UK, and Pittsburgh, PA. Mary has taught improv at Kickstand Comedy, and she has been on the Faculty at Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama and Point Park University Conservatory of Performing Arts. Mary looks forward to teaching at Bandit and having you in her class!
Accessibility
Theater Puget Sound is on the 4th floor of the Seattle Center Armory. There are multiple ground-floor entrances with ramp access. An elevator is available to reach the 4th floor. Bathrooms can be found down the hall from this class's meeting location. Please note that the nearest parking lot to the Armory is 1 city block away.
Classroom Policies & FAQ
Students may not miss any more than two class sessions. Missing a third class will result in being dropped from the class.
Attending the entire class session is required. Arriving 30 minutes late or leaving 30 minutes early will count as an absence.
Students who are required to drop the class for COVID-19 related reasons will be issued a refund. If you feel even minor symptoms, please stay home!
Students that have previously completed this course are welcome to take it again.
Make-up classes are not offered this quarter.
You must be at least 18 years old to participate in this class.
Payment Options
The full price of Improv 3: Premise Playground is $325 (+ taxes and fees). If you're interested in this class but find the cost prohibitive, Bandit Theater has a few alternative payment options available. If any of the following interest you, please email classes@bandittheater.org.
Weekly or twice-monthly payment plans for students preferring to spread out their tuition cost.
A limited number of work-study opportunities for qualified students interested in trading 8 hours of work (doors and house management at shows) for class tuition.
A limited number of diversity scholarships to remove the financial burden on students from underrepresented backgrounds. This may include but is not limited to race, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or ability.
Refund Policy
Students may cancel their class registration and request a refund up to one week prior to their class’ start date. Requests made after this one week cut-off will not be honored. If you have any questions about our refund policy or would like to request a refund, please email classes@bandittheater.org.
We're so excited to meet you! Get ready for a confidence-boosting, friend-making, super-fun eight weeks. For more information about what's going on at Bandit Theater, please visithttps://www.bandittheater.org/
Questions about this class? Email us at classes@bandittheater.org