Unleash Your Creative Potential with Improvisation

Are you ready to take your acting skills to the next level? Improvisation is not just a tool; it’s a gateway to creativity, intuition, and unleashing the actor within you. Our improvisation course is designed to elevate your performance, fostering creativity, body awareness, concentration, and the freedom to explore your artistic instincts.

In this dynamic class, actors will immerse themselves in an array of games and exercises that go beyond the script, inspiring moments of spontaneous brilliance. Our goal is to nurture your technique and liberate your body, so you can bring characters to life with newfound confidence.

Here’s what you can expect to achieve:

• Focus on the Other: Enhance your ability to connect with scene partners, fostering genuine interactions that breathe life into your characters.

• Setting the Stage: Learn the parameters that keep you in the moment, allowing you to play and adapt, even when the script is absent.

• Never Giving Up: Develop resilience and adaptability, ensuring you always have a path forward, no matter the challenges you face.

• Elevate Your Performance: Discover how improvisation can up the ante in your acting, taking your skills to new heights.

This class isn’t just for actors; it’s open to theater, film, and directing students. Regardless of your background, improvisation is a transformative tool that will enhance your abilities and bring a fresh, dynamic energy to your performances.

Are you ready to break free from the script and explore the boundless possibilities of improvisation? Join us on this exciting journey and unlock your full creative potential. Don’t miss out – enroll today and become a master of improvisation! 🎭✨

Class Time: Sundays, 7-9:30pm ET

Location: Houde School of Acting
2310 Superior Ave. Cleveland

Class Teacher: Abigail Marie

Cost: $125 per month (includes 4 classes)

About Abigail Marie

Abigail has been in the business for over 10 years as a director, writer, and stage manager. She specializes in Yer Face Theatre, Theatre of Cruelty, improv, as well as having a particular interest in classical performing and directing. With a theatre degree from the University of North Carolina Charlotte, Abigail studied at Richmond, the International University of London for two years focusing on movement direction and British contemporary and classical theatre. She also classically trained at Shakespeare’s Globe. 

Abigail is a visiting artist at Lake Erie College and since 2021 she has performed, stage managed, and directed several productions there.

Houde School of Acting does not offer refunds if you drop/cancel a class or workshop. If you drop a class no later than a full week before the first day of class we will offer a full credit for the following month of class.

Due to the format of the classes, there are no make-up classes. We encourage you to attend as many classes as possible but don't worry if you miss a class. You can pick up your studies where you left off in your last class.

We are looking forward to working with you in class.