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YOUTH PIZZA JAMS 2008 (ages 13 - 17)
Youth Pizza Jams are open to youth ages 13 - 17. Workshop includes pizza
and soda. Cost is $35 per Jam. No experience necessary. Students participate
in a variety of theatre and improvisation games in a fun, relaxed and
supportive environment.
Dates:
April 19th 10am-2pm
Prerequisites ages 13 - 17, no acting / improv experience necessary,
permission slip / waiver
Registration Limits minimum 6 / no maximum (may be combined with
Junior Jam if numbers require)
Location The Historic Brave New Workshop, 2605 Hennepin Avenue
South, Minneapolis
Registration form + $10 minimum non refundable deposit
JUNIOR PIZZA JAMS 2007/08 (ages 9-12)
Junior Pizza Jams are open to youth ages 9-12. Workshop includes pizza
and soda. Cost is $35 per Jam. No experience necessary. Students participate
in a variety of theatre and improvisation games in a fun, relaxed and
supportive environment.
Dates:
April 19th 10am-2pm
Prerequisites ages 9-12, no acting / improv experience
necessary, permission slip / waiver
Registration Limits minimum 6 / no maximum (may be combined
with Youth Jam if numbers require)
Location The Historic Brave New Workshop, 2605 Hennepin
Avenue South, Minneapolis
Registration form + $10 minimum non refundable deposit
SUMMER
YOUTH IMPROV PROGRAM 2008
The Summer Youth Improvisation
Program is our popular, long running two-week summer improv camp for youth
ages 13 - 17. In this class students learn the basics of improvisation,
as well as some advanced improvisation games and performance structures.
Our improv workshops for youth focus on creating a fun and safe environment
for all participants. We place great emphasis on team work, respect and
sharing space, while at the same time ensuring students have a great time!
The workshop ends with a show for family and friends. This is a great
class for kids who want to really dig in, learn a lot of improvisation
and meet some new friends. This summer we are offering this program twice.
Both sets of weeks are the same curriculum.
Dates:
Session 1
June 16-26, 2008; performance on the 26th
Session 2
August 11-21, 2008; performance on the 24th
Classes meet M-Th for
2 weeks 10am-2pm with performances on the the last of class for the June
session and on the Sunday of the second week for the August
Cost $275 per session
Prerequisites ages 13 - 17, no acting / improv xperience necessary,
guardian/parent release form required
Registration Limits minimum 7 / no maximum
Registration form + $75 minimum non refundable deposit
Special Summer Youth Program for students ages
9-12!
This week long program focuses on the basics of improvisation and gives
the students the necessary tools to find their creative way in improvisational
theater. Our improv workshops
for youth focus on creating a fun and safe environment for all participants.
We place great emphasis on team work, respect and sharing space, while
at the same time ensuring students have a great time! The workshop ends
with a show for family and friends. This is a great opportunity
for students that want to "get their feet wet" in the world
of improvisation.
July 7-11, 2008 - performance on the 11th
Mon-Fri - 10am-12noon
Cost $150
Prerequisites ages 9- 12, no acting / improv xperience necessary,
guardian/parent release form required
Registration Limits minimum 7 / no maximum
Registration form + $50 minimum non refundable deposit
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ABOUT
BNI YOUTH IMPROVISATION & SKETCH COMEDY
PROGRAMS
(Assisted in part
by the Jerome S. and
Grace H. Murray Foundation)
We participate
in the Hennepin County
Campership Fund Program.
If you are involved with
approved Hennepin County
programs, you may be
eligible to have part
of your tuition covered
to one of our youth programs
via the Campership Fund.
Check with your social
worker.
The
BNI Teen Performance Team
... is our advanced program for teens who have participated in other BNI
programs. The Teen Troupe meets weekly throughout the year (currently on
Sundays) and typically performs once or more a month. This troupe works independently
with their director to establish their own goals, and create their own performance
style.
BNI Teen Performance Troupes in the past have created and performed sketch
comedy shows for the Minnesota Fringe Festival, have attended improv festivals
in Chicago, and have created their own improvisation structures.
Interested teens should first participate in other BNI programs to test their
interest in improvisation.
You must have completed the Summer Youth Camp in order to be considered for
the Teen Troupe. To get more information, contact John at the BNW at (612)
332-6620, x205.
Cost Varies,
but typically $60 a month
Prerequisites 13 - 17 years old, guardian/parent
release form required, participation in previous
BNI programs required
Instructors/Directors Jen Scott, Beth Aylmer,
Kristine Kvanli, Nate Melcher, and Dave Jennings
Location Historic Brave New Workshop, 2605
Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis
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