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Brave New Institute Youth Programs


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

 

 


 

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