Bandit Theater is thrilled to invite you to Improv 3: The Math of Game taught by Mary C. Parker.
Only 14 spots available, reserve your spot for $300 online! Class will meet from 7:00pm - 9:30 pm on Tuesdays April 8th - May 27th at Theater Puget Sound (Armory 4th Floor, 305 Harrison St, Seattle).
Improv 3: The Math of Game
Improv 3: The Math of Game is an 8-week longform improv class and the third level of Bandit Theater’s Improv Training Program. Open to all students that have completed Improv 2: Playing the Game Together.
Stretch yourself and explore advanced topics in longform improv! This class will deepen and refine your understanding of Game by unpacking the theory behind great scenes. In Improv 3 you'll expand your focus from individual scenes to weaving together entire shows through time-dash and analogous second beats. You'll try out new kinds of gameplay, learning how to pull Premise from an opening and launch straight into the Game. You'll learn to use the authentic voice of reason and character philosophy to select between common comedic structures. And finally you'll get in lots of reps, developing your skills and becoming the sort of improviser who's a treat to perform with.
In this class you will:
Deepen your understanding of Game as well as how to support and communicate it through different scene structures.
Explore the role of the voice of reason in Game.
Learn how to perform Premise-based longform improv.
Perform in and analyze tons of scenes.
Get individualized attention and notes in a positive, professional manner.
LAUGH UNTIL YOUR FACE HURTS.
Additionally, all Bandit Theater improv classes include the following:
Bandit Theater student passes, releasing unsold 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 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' meeting location.
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.
Absences related to COVID-19 symptoms are excused. 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: The Math of Game is $300. 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 visit https://www.bandittheater.org/
Questions about this class? Email us at classes@bandittheater.org.