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Arts and Entertainment
February 29, 2024
New Improv Classes Offered For Adults at Vivid Stage

SUMMIT — Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is offering a new season of improvisation classes for adults this spring. The next session, which includes three different classes, begins on March 5.

Students will think on their feet by freeing their mind, body and imagination through group exercises and games in a safe and supportive atmosphere. Returning students will learn more complex games that require keeping multiple balls in the air while maintaining connection with scene partners. These classes provide a fun creative outlet while honing skills such as teamwork, spontaneity and careful listening that will enhance any professional pursuit.

The Joy of Improv provides students an introduction to the foundational skills of improv comedy. The Joy of Improv class begins on March 7, and continues on Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. for eight weeks.

Beyond the Basics offers a further exploration of more complicated games and challenges, and has a prerequisite of The Joy of Improv or the equivalent. Beyond the Basics begins on March 5, and continues on Tuesday evenings from 7:30-9:30 p.m. for eight weeks.

Performance Workshop creates the opportunity for class members to form teams, and create their own unique comedic shows. This class has a prerequisite of The Joy of Improv or the equivalent. Performance Workshop begins on March 6, and continues on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. for eight weeks.

The instructor for The Joy of Improv and Beyond the Basics is Shereen Hickman, now in her second year at Vivid Stage. Shereen Hickman is best known as a creator/lead clown for the world-renowned Cirque du Soleil. She starred as Ginger in Zumanity in Las Vegas, then went on to Broadway to create the leading female role of Margaret in Banana Shpeel (directed by David Shiner). She then toured under the Big Top as Deeda in Amaluna (with Tony award winning director Diane Paulus). Currently, she is clowning around on the streets of NYC with 3am Theatre and The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus as well upcoming performances at Lincoln Center with Parallel Exit/Sunset Circus. Ms. Shereen studied at the Groundlings School of Improv in LA and has an extensive career in voiceovers. A lover of fun and general whimsy, Ms. Shereen seeks to spark laughter with others in need of a chuckle.

Dave Maulbeck will teach the Performance Workshop. Dave Maulbeck is an entertainment artist and member of the Screen Actors Guild. He has starred in several commercials, including the Super BowlAd – Groundhog Day, for truTV, and as the Polish Polisher for Burger King. With film credits including the evil Dr. Wily in Megaman, and the main character Dracula Goes to Camp, Mr. Maulbeck is no stranger to the screen. In 2007 Mr. Maulbeck co-founded Chicken Scoop Productions where he executive produced several spec pilots, music videos, and web series. More recently he has been developing animation projects with BEHIND the BAG! Productions, where he is co-creator and illustrator of The Kinetix, a comic book series featuring high school superheroes whose powers derive from their respective disabilities, which recently reached full funding on Kickstarter.

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