Ever see hilarious people make up songs onstage and think, "That's truly fucking impossible"? Well it's not. It's very possible and, in fact, the premise of this class is that: literally everyone has the ability to learn how to make up songs. So listen to your therapist and do the thing that scares you ... by braving the form of improvising that even regular improvisers are scared to do! You'll learn how to: rhyme on the fly, sing ensemble number/trios/duets/solos, and wow Muggle audiences with the ultimate magic trick. No prior improv experience required.
Note: Conor works extensively with the neurodiverse community, and his classes have always been welcome to individuals with IDD like Autism and Down syndrome. Please email conorphanney@gmail.com to talk accommodations, if so.
Class Dates: Saturdays July 12-Aug 23 (no class 7/19) 12-4pm
in the Skunk Room
FOR PAYMENT PLAN: Email classes@elysiantheater.com
About the Instructor:
Conor Hanney is the founder & director of THEE Improvised Musical, the show BroadwayWorld calls a "powerhouse" with over 200 performances over 10 years in 14 festivals & 12 straight cagematch wins. He's worked in 9 writers rooms for Netflix, Disney, & Paramount, freelanced 6 scripts, sold 12 songs, and sold Disney his first series pitch along with the rights to his first novel manuscript. He's currently developing two series for Paramount, two features for Broken Road & Oops Doughnuts, and did punch-ups on James Gunn's recently unshelved Coyote vs. Acme for Warner Bros. In theater, Conor was licensed by Princeton, a Finalist for both The O'Neill National Playwrights Conference & Seven Devils Playwrights Conference, and is currently adapting The Partridge Family musical for Broadway. He is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Notre Dame, plays piano at Darren Criss's Tramp Stamp Granny's, performed a musical best man speech with the Austin Children’s Choir, runs a special needs improv company & little league, and a feature article was written on his work here.
Testimonials:
"Seeking a life affirming, expansive theatrical experience? Conor Hanney is one of the very best directors and teachers I’ve worked with in entertainment. Huge fan." –@lovethatlaura
"So much fun and challenging in the best way. The environment was super supportive, and I still use what I learned on a regular basis. I cannot recommend enough." –@theoliviamontgomery
"I went to see one of their shows earlier this year and I was so inspired that I immediately hopped into one of their classes. Conor is an amazing teacher. The mood in class was always fun and light which gave us the comfort and freedom we needed to explore, let loose, and really learn what we were capable of!" –@lisacoombsacts
Class cancellation policy: Class tuition can be refunded or transfered up to two weeks (14 days) before the first day of class. Within 14 days before the class begins, no refunds or transfers. Booking fees are non-refundable.