Storytelling 4: "On the Road."

Hello Storytellers and friends!

Good News. Its official.!We will be doing a round of stor-building sessions ( Classess)  culminating with a field trip to participate in the Moth! This round “ On the Road” will be focused on continuing to strengthen our performance skills, and to add to our "repertoire of Stories."  Enough of you have expressed interest for me to continue and make this happen, so....

So, here's the scoop: 

WHEN: 

5 class sessions: Tuesday 1-2:30 March, 24 and 31st

Tuesday April 7, 14 and 21^st

2 Culminations:

We will perform here in the building Tuesday evening 7:30

And we will go to "the Moth" the next night, April 22.  Throw your name in the hat, if you chose, and cheer on those who get picked.

The theme is "earth,"

More info at this link, and in class....and we will gear up for that, and /or any story you may wish to polish.

WHERE: Address: 

1666 Coffman Street

Falcon Heights, MN 55108

(On Larpenteur Ave. Parking in lot out front, or on Coffman Street. We will greet you at the door to let you in, and meet, 3^rd floor, upstairs in Social Lounge, where we will also be performing. 

WHAT: As a part of being in our building, I am inviting curious residents to  watch our “Practice sessions” the 2^nd and 4^th week of classes. This will be a chance for interested parties to check out what we are up to, and allow us to have a practice audience for instant feedback.

HOW MUCH: For the five sessions, and the Tuesday night show here, I would like to charge a fee of $120. That will help cover the cost of the room rental and AV for the show, and, of course, your truly.

TO REGISTER: I have set up this page to facilitate enrollment and registration.  You always have the option of paying the first day of class with cash or check, but if you wish to secure a place in this round, it would help me with my planning,. So....I’ll throw in an “early bird gets the Moth” incentive. 10 percent off (I’m starting to sound like a salesman here!)  until March 10th

Please let me know if you have questions, or problems, and thank you so much!

Dane

IMPROVISE NOW:Special Sessions December 3rd

IMPROVISE NOW:Special Sessions

w/Dane Stauffer – legendary alum of Brave New Workshop/ /Disney /Triple Espresso/ “Glensheen”.  

“I don't know about you, but I need to laugh. I need to bawl. I need to hear "Yes, and" from y'all! Express myself. Let off some steam.  I want to wake up and create the new dream.” I need to exercise my wit, and improvise with fellow free thinkers.  How about you? Time to brush up your listening and freethinking skills in an agreeable atmosphere. Right here. Be. now. Caution: Side effects may include increased confidence, enhanced creativity and new friendships                                                                           

               

Saturday, Dec. 3rd

@Chanson Studio, 795 Raymond Ave St. Paul, 55114 http://www.chansonvoicestudios.com/

IMPROVISATION 101: The Tools 11:30-1:30 Brush up on the basics.  Affirm your ideas and creative impulses. Deepen your listening skills and boost your creative imagination. Learn confidence boosting games to share with others, and team- building skills that’ll last a laugh-time. Shake off the blues with a hearty “What if?” and a rousing “ yes, and !“ Expect Lots of game playing and guard dropping. Suitable for all Levels

IMPROVISATION 102. The Trade^, 2:00-4:00 In this course you will learn to transform the stage into a fully realized world through group agreement, physical embodiment” and more than a few laughs. Learn how writers of stage and screen use “beats” and how knowing this dramatic structure will clarify the scene’s “Emotional Hook,” and sharpen your scene work. Through mastering beats and stagecraft, you will connect your inside improv game to your spontaneous actions, learning to work your scenes like an athlete and the stage like a pro.  Previous Improv experience required.

Class: $20 each/$30 for both 

Improvise Now

101: The Tools $20.00 USD 102: The Trade $20.00 USD Both Sessions $30.00 USD

Questions? dane.stauffer@gmail.com 

Or Facebook @ Improvise Now https://www.facebook.com/improvdane/

Honeymoon Manuscript/Limited edition!

Honeymoon monologue fans!  Thank you for your interest!

Here's the deal: Currently 'Honeymoon," is unpublished, and to be honest with you, I think it was a bit of a mess. ....just never quite came together, so when I "cannibalized' the play for monologues, I didn’t anticipate the number of requests to see the script.  And it didn'y make the data migration and the playwright is too busy and  popular to type it in...so... 

That being said, I have copied and sent it to a few people, which cost about $15 bucks, all told. I could do that for you, if you're interested. All I'd need is a mailing address...and then you can see it for yourself, the workshop script, with lines and scribbles, Soon, it will be an updated rewrite in a PDF, and this will not be available anymore

Till then,,Hope this is helpful, and if you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask.

For the workshop manuscript, follow the pay pal button below , put down the 
$15 bucks, (Includes shipping and handling,) and you'll get one first class mail!

And if you are using Jody’s monologue for auditions, ...and want to cheat and say you read the play...

.. here is a brief Scenario to catch you up on the background of the play...so you understand the context of the monologue, and make choices that make sense to you:

Lower middle class parents with kids that are too smart for their own good. His Dad watches Honeymooner reruns. His mom wants to get out of the house and sell water purification systems. His sister has just married "Punt," a "Punch and Judy" puppeteer who Jody doesn't trust, Judy and Jody's best friend Twyla has left her abusive boyfriend "Nick....again. And Jody walks into the reception, interrupting a conversation between Judy and "Punt" where Judy realizes they thought more about the wedding then they did about marriage...and that's where the monologue begins. That Jody tends to talk around the point, rather than getting to it, should be obvious. The dramatic question would be...what's he Noi talking about? 

Jody is a recovering Psych major, and both he and his sister Judy are, as may be obvious, a little "in their heads" all the time, thinking, analyzing second guessing. They are both going thru pivotal moments in their lives, with her getting married and him wondering about his sexuality and commitment level and ability to follow thru and actually do all the good things he's learning, or just keep being "young and free" for awhile longer. In their own way, they both experience the desire for love versus the fear of commitment. So...That's the context before the monologue you mentioned. 

In the end, they both learn to find ways to think less, witness more, worry less, wonder more..... dream less, wake up more...Any other questions, don't hesitate to ask, and best wishes for continued usccess and exploration,

Check out my website. Its a work in progress!

And I wish you Continued Success!

Dane Stauffer

ps check out my website. Its a work in progress too!
www.thenameisdane.com

Upcoming events! Full information in Pages to the right!->->->

TO REGISTER FOR THE PERFORMANCE SKILLS WORKSHOP:

FOR  $10.00 (Half Price!) TICKETS TO THE HOUSE OF BLUES, July 5th: 

SEE PAGES TO THE RIGHT FOR MORE INFO!! ->->

IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP comes to THE COFFEE GALLERY, Altadena, April 16nd-May 7th, 2011

w/experienced guidance by Dane Stauffer !
Improvisation is proliferating! 
Find out why!

-Explore and express your imagination “on-the-spot.” 

-Build a fun and stimulating group dynamic.

-Create memorable characters, rich environments and successful scenes.

From simple theatre games to free- flowing long -form, this "improv boot camp" has built teams, generated sketch revues,and garnered enthusiastic feedback all over the country!

Come on in and "Play in the Zone!"

"Dane creates a safe space where it is possible to let yourself go completely and see what can happen spontaneously.  His skill as a teacher and performer is evident - he gives insightful feedback in a way that only encourages one to go further...fantastic and fun and I can't wait to do it again. I had forgotten how to play and laugh in this way. It felt like flying to be this free." 

                                Sarah M., Student

With over 30 years experience performing and teaching improv in venues around the world, Dane Stauffer brings a wealth of experience to the stage and studio, and yes, 

the occasional pool hall.

"Allow me to heartily commend Mr. Dane Stauffer to your attention. Dane is a personable, sharp, performer of exceeding talent and range that I would recommend to any ongoing troupe, producer or student as a positive, creative comedic actor. Please consider him as equal to your best."    Avery Schreiber
-From those new to the craft of improv to experienced professionals, this "instant theatre" workshop willbuild strong improv muscles in 12 ways. 

WHERE:

THE COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE, 2029 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001

WHEN:

April 16nd-May 21st, 10:30 am-1pm

HOW MUCH?: 

$125.00 for four weeks.

CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED! REGISTER NOW!

Questions? Contact: 
dsimprov@gmail.com

WARNING: This class may result in a 

euphoric brain buzz 

that could change the way you think!