Lazy/Selfish/Sneaky-
a Toolkit for Dramatic Improv Theatre
Interested in trying out dramatic improv? Take a class! All 6-week sessions can be taken in any order, so take what works for your schedule. Classes cap at 12 students.
Theatre Momentum’s approach to creating dramatic improv scenes and shows focuses on our Lazy/Selfish/Sneaky mindset.
LAZY- At TM, we don’t want you to have to work so hard to achieve improv greatness.
Learn simple tools so you aren’t wrapped up in your head trying to do the “work” of acting while you’re onstage.
SELFISH- We teach you the skills to take care of yourself as an actor/improvisor, to make you the strongest player you can be, independent of what group you’re in.
The tools will make you the kind of improvisor everyone wants to play with.
SNEAKY- The skills you learn will enable you to trick the audience into thinking you’re an amazing actor and writer.
They’ll also trick you into making discoveries and staying in the moment, hacking your performance with psychology and neurology.
EACH CLASS IS $180/PERSON
Classes are available in-person AND online.
Some internship spots are available. Click here for more details
Not ready to commit to a full 6-week class?
Check out our FREE drop-in classes to get a taste of the TM style!
All in-person classes are hosted at Studio Momentum
(1541 W Belmont- see our Studio Page for directions)
All online classes are hosted via Zoom, Central Time.
Dramatic Improv: Lazy
Learn to be lazy. We got into improv so we didn’t have to memorize scripts or do a ton of work. The techniques you learn in this level will help build a foundation for solid scenework, starting with the where and using that to create the who and the why of your scenes.
You will learn the how to naturally make character/narrative discoveries, express emotion and relationship history, get out of your head, and find comfort in silence.
IN-PERSON:
Sat, 12-2:30 PM, Jan 17-Feb 21 (Session 1-Tony Rielage-FULL)
Sun, 3-5:30 PM, Mar 8-Apr 19 (Session 2-Matt Elwell)
Mon, 6-8:30 PM, Apr 20-Jun 1 (Session 3-Heather Marie Vitale)
ONLINE:
Mon, 6:15-8:30 PM Central, Jan 12-Feb 23 (Session 1-Tony Rielage)
Thu, 6:15-8:30 PM Central, Feb 19-Mar 26 (Session 2-Haylee Pasche)
Mon, 6:15-8:30 PM Central, Jun 1-Jul 6 (Session 3-Tony Rielage)
Dramatic Improv: Selfish
You deserve to take a little "me time". Learn to be selfish. This level will teach you techniques to create strong characters and relationships, so you can connect to any scene partner, regardless of the situation. And we keep things simple, so you can just relax and take care of you. Improv should be easy, so chill out, learn some skills, and coast. You'll learn how to create rich scenes with depth, dimension, and history.
IN-PERSON:
Sat, 12-2:30 PM, Mar 7-Apr 18 (Session 1-Tony Rielage)
Sun, 3-5:30 PM, Apr 26-Jun 14 (Session 2-Matt Elwell)
ONLINE:
Mon, 6:15-8:30 PM Central, Mar 2-Apr 6 (Session 1-Tony Rielage)
Thu, 6:15-8:30 PM Central, Apr 2-May 7 (Session 2-Haylee Pasche)
Dramatic Improv: Sneaky
Oh, you sneaky devil! Learn how to trick your audience into thinking you're an amazing writer, so they walk out of your show convinced you scripted it in advance. Hack your brain and trick yourself into crafting plot and narrative without doing the work. Become a fantastic liar (we mean... actor!) and convince your audience, scene partners, and yourself that you're feeling every character's emotions. Magic!
IN-PERSON:
Sat, 12-2:30 PM, May 2-Jun 13 (Session 1-Tony Rielage)
Sun, 3-5:30 PM, Apr 26-Jun 14 (Session 2-Matt Elwell)
ONLINE:
Mon, 6:15-8:30 PM Central, Apr 13-May 18 (Session 1-Tony Rielage)
Thu, 6:15-8:30 PM Central, May 14-Jun 18 (Session 2-Haylee Pasche)
SIGNUPS NOT YET AVAILABLE
Performance levels? What performance levels?
TM doesn’t do performance levels at this time.
Want to be in a show? We have regular auditions almost every single month. Performers get paid and get free classes. If you don’t get cast but still want to play, we do offer a handful of guest group slots.
Questions? Email us at info@theatremomentum.com