Clown Combat for the Improviser Too!
With Judi Lewis-Ockler
Friday, March 29, 2019, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Studios 353
353 W 48th Street, Studio B
New York, NY 10036
"I'm not funny. What I am is brave."- Lucille Ball
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
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 unarmed stage combat techniques.
Clown is an invaluable art form that gives special credence to live performance, to human nature, to laughter. Clown Combat Too endeavors to bring these ideas to performers in a safe, fun, and respectful environment which, with a little bravery on their part, allows for the performer's clown to come out and play with reckless abandon.
Open to performers with previous basic stage combat/clown/improv training.
Class requirements: comfortable workout clothing/shoes
Max: 16 people
JUDI LEWIS-OCKLER falls down for a living. She works as a stunt performer in NYC (visit judi's imdb page). She is a founding member of Kendall Cornell’s Clowns Ex Machina, and has performed commissioned pieces with them for Cirque du Soliel and La Mama, Etc. She is a resident variety performer in NYC, producing live events and clown spectacle with such clients as Brookfield Place, US Open, South Street Seaport Museum, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Her one woman show, Rock n' Roll Mother Goose! premiered at the New York Clown Festival 2016, directed by Barry Lubin, and continues to tour the US. She teaches clown and stage combat on a regular basis at AMDA, The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, Brooklyn Arts Exchange, and Broadway Teaching Group. www.judilewisockler.com
Reserve your spot by emailing IRTEinfo@gmail.com
Cost:
Early Bird Special: $60 per person until 3/22/2019
After 3/22/2018, $70
(Refund if reservation cancelled 48 hours in advance)
Refund if reservation cancelled 48 hours in advance.
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Share The Scene! The Art of Give and Take
with Scotty Watson
Saturday, April 27, 2019 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Theatre Row Studios
411 West 41st Street, Studio 6
New York, NY 10036
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Improvisational Repertory Theatre Ensemble, LLC (IRTE)
is to create a tight ensemble of comedy performers who work collaboratively to develop and produce new and innovative theatre that melds traditional theatrical elements with the immediacy and spontaneity of comedy improvisation.
IRTE's goal is to elevate the art of improvisational theatre while opening it up to a broader audience of theatregoers. We do this by bringing together the best elements of both theatrical mediums - the creativity, humor and spontaneity of live, experimental comedy improvisation; and the traditions, values and professionalism of American repertory theatre.
IRTE is committed to creating a professional improvisational-based theatre, to reach beyond the common perception that “improv” is something only seen in "student" productions offered by training programs. We wish to take what has long been considered to be a "niche" form of entertainment and expose it to a wider theatre audience.
IRTE's brand of improvisation encourages audience participation, and we invite the community to take part in this experimental new approach. To that end, IRTE is committed to making these shows accessible, appealing and affordable to all audiences.
Vision Statement
It is the Vision of IRTE to develop a professional year-round theatre focused on improvisational acting that celebrates the core values, goals and ideals of its Mission Statement. To that end, IRTE aspires to:
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Transform the way audiences perceive and experience live improvisational theatre
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Develop a loyal subscription based audience
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Maintain its own facilities and performance/rehearsal space
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Work with professional technical, lighting, sound, costume and set designers, choreographers and directors
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Become a financially responsible organization that pays its artistic, technical and administrative staff, providing a professional and supportive working environment
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Ensure access to the broadest spectrum of our audience
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Spread IRTE's own unique brand of theatre through touring, education and community outreach
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Continue to develop a core ensemble of creative artists through experimentation and professional training
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