Next Act

Want to continue with improvisation after High School and don’t know where to start?

Out of high school?  Former player?  Between the ages of 19 and 23?  Check out our Next Act festival, the next step in developing and strengthening your improv skills.

Join us FOR NEXT ACT EAST — (Full details shortly) in Moncton June 17-20, 2010…

Join us FOR NEXT ACT WEST — in Victoria, at the Intrepid Studio Theatre, August 10th to 15th…

…for a true improv festival experience.

Registration is only $199 for a full week of Instruction and performances. Take a look at the instructors below and stay tuned for our course plan and Show Schedule for the 2010 festival. Applications for one of the 15 spots are available here as of the end of this month and the lucky 15 applicants will receive their acceptance emails May 1st.

Instructors: NEXT ACT WEST

Dave Morris

Dave Morris is a storyteller and improviser. He’s performed at Festivals around Canada and the world including, but not limited to, Winnipeg, Seattle, Chicago, Berlin, and of course Victoria… where he now lives. He spends his days teaching improv classes, performing as a one–man improvised storyteller, and producing shows at the Victoria Event Centre (including the Big Rock SHOWDOWN and starting in April, Theatresports)  He is also the new director for the Vancouver Island Region of the Canadian Improv Games, working with high school students and generally being awesome! [www.davemorrisisa.com]

Alistair Cook

A 19-year veteran of improvisation, Alistair has produced, directed, taught and performed every style of improvisation across Canada. Alistair has been producing the Canadian Improv Games in BC for the Past 12 years and Nationally for the past “lots”. www.alistaircook.ca for more info.

Shawn Norman

Shawn Norman is the regional director of the Vancouver Island tournament and has been a national judge for five years. He is currently the performance director of the Impromaniacs in Victoria and is a regular instructor at Improv Camp. Besides being a former player and coach in the CIG, he is also a graduate of Vancouver Film School’s Acting for Film and Television program. He’s a big fan.

Instructors: NEXT ACT EAST

Alistair Cook

A 19-year veteran of improvisation, Alistair has produced, directed, taught and performed every style of improvisation across Canada. Alistair has been producing the Canadian Improv Games in BC for the Past 12 years and Nationally for the past “lots”. www.alistaircook.ca for more info.

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