IRTE
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IRTE, the Improvisational Repertory Theatre Ensemble, LLC, is an acclaimed group of comedy actors and writers who create and perform original themed improvisational shows, following the model of traditional repertory theatre. Inspired by Theatre of the Ridiculous, Viola Spolin, and NYC's indie comedy scene, they blend simple costumes, dime store props, and irreverent characters for a hilarious show that engages both actors and audience.
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The Animated Body with Amy Larimer
IRTE See all classes by this school @ 411 West 41st Street, New York, NY
Enhance your improv performance with Amy Larimer's expertise in physicality. Dive into exercises designed to expand your physical range, sharpen character portrayal, and infuse scenes with energy and direction. Receive personalized feedback and techniques to unlock your full physical potential in this inclusive, all-levels class.
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$35
Developing the Improvi-play - The Emotional Improviser
IRTE See all classes by this school @ 411 W 41st St, New York, NY
In improvised scene work, having an emotional take on the environment, the relationships, and events helps bring life to your work, as well as give more definition to a character. In this rehearsal, we will explore methods and tools to better provide our characters with an emotional viewpoint, while maintaining a consistency that is still flexible and spontaneous enough for in-the-moment discovery and growth.
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$10
Clown Combat for the Improviser With Judi Lewis-Ockler
IRTE See all classes by this school @ 353 W 48th St, New York, NY
This workshop is designed to introduce stage combat as a tool for the clown/improviser who wants a fight performance of the moment, executed with safe, reliable, structured technique the performer can depend on, so as not to maim or die or scare the audience for real! Clown Combat introduces basic timing and rhythmic elements inherent to physical comedy and clown using high energy games, improvisation, and simple unarmed stage combat techniques....
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$70
Musical Improv with Deb Rabbai
IRTE See all classes by this school @ 411 W 41st St, New York, NY
In an environment of support and nurturing; we will work together as a group to begin the journey of learning how to be a musical improviser. We will focus on listening to the music that the pianist plays and learning how to create memorable melodies by accepting the musical offers and our own musical offers. We will do this by learning how to; Communicate with your improv musician and develop an awareness of how to accept musical offers....
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$60
Clown Combat for the Improviser Too
IRTE See all classes by this school @ 353 W 48th St, New York, NY
This workshop is designed to continue exploring stage combat and clown techinques as tools for the clown/improviser who wants a fight performance of the moment, executed with safe, reliable, structured technique the performer can depend on, so as not to maim or die or scare the audience for real! Clown Combat Too! continues basic timing and rhythmic elements inherent to physical comedy and clown using high energy games, improvisation, and simple...
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$70
THE WYLIE: Adding the Body Into Improv
IRTE See all classes by this school @ 18 W 18th St, New York, NY
Get out of your head and into your body, create impact and learn The Wylie, an improv form featuring a series of instant snapshots, scenic improvisation, a little bit of Twister, and kinetic memory. It’s a great form to add to your repertory and make your teams jump to another level. This three-hour class will give you powerful tools to engage your body, up your stage presence and ignite your imagination in the practice of improvisation. Like...
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$30
Great Scenes Big and Small with Scotty Watson
IRTE See all classes by this school @ 411 W 41st St, New York, NY
Great scene work is the backbone of Improvisational Theatre. Some say that great scenes are like porn. You may not be able to describe it... but you know it when you see it. Scotty Watson says POPPYCOCK!! The secret to great scene work is simple, but not easy. Slow Down & Tell Small Stories and remember... Words are Envelopes that Deliver Emotion Leave the explosions to Jerry Bruckheimer. Improvisors will never have...
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$40
Scenes That Work! Scotty's Scene Builder Workshop
IRTE See all classes by this school @ 411 W 41st St, New York, NY
Strong scene work is the foundation of great improvisation. Learn how to initiate scenes with confidence, clarity, and purpose to keep your narrative on track. This workshop will help you make smart choices from the start, so you can build engaging, dynamic scenes that truly work.
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$40
Exploring "the Where" in Improvisation w/ Aretha Sills
IRTE See all classes by this school @ 411 W 41st St, New York, NY
Taking time to build a “Where" and enter into it as a group helps players into the present moment and into true relation. We’ll discover the riches the environment has to offer as we slow down and explore it. Through a combination of warm-ups and scene games, players will work with space objects to create onstage environments and allow intuitive connections to emerge. Viola Spolin’s Theater Games launched the American improvisational theater...
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$65
Reviews of IRTE
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Developing the Improvi-play - The Emotional Improviser
Amazing experience. We did improv exercises that involved acting and emotion. I would love for them to have more events like this. -
The Animated Body with Amy Larimer
