SEATTLE, WA – March 15, 2023 – Explore basic improv with veteran improvisor and teacher Joe Guppy with Taproot Theatre’s Acting Studio this spring. Spring Improv Basics with Joe Guppy runs for 7 weeks on Monday evenings, April 3 through May 15, 6:30pm – 9:00pm at Taproot’s Jewell Mainstage Theatre. Joe cofounded “Theatresports” at the Market Theatre and was a member of KING-TV’s “Almost Live.” Registration and class descriptions are available online at http://taproottheatre.org/acting-studio or by contacting the Acting Studio at 206.529.3668 or [email protected].

Over the course of 7 weeks, explore the creativity, spontaneity, and fun of a basic improv class with veteran improvisor and teacher Joe Guppy. Gain self-confidence on your feet as you sharpen listening and communication skills in a supportive, community atmosphere. Learn the skill of “Yes, And!” through cooperative, spontaneous, and imaginative scene and story creation. The curriculum includes collaborative improv games like “Magic Box” “Sound Ball,” and “Mutant One-Word-at-a Time-Letter.” Each class begins with a round of high-energy warm-up games and moves into story-telling and basic scene work.

About Spring Improv Basics with Joe Guppy at Taproot Theatre’s Acting Studio

WHAT: Spring Improv Basics with Joe Guppy

WHEN: Monday evenings, April 3—May 15, 2023, 6:30pm—9:00pm

WHERE: Taproot Theatre’s Jewell Mainstage Theatre, 204 N 85^th St, Seattle, WA 98103

REGISTRATION: Registration and class descriptions are available online at http://taproottheatre.org/acting-studio, by contacting the Acting Studio at 206.529.3668 or emailing [email protected].

AGES: Adults, 18+

COST: $350

CANCELLATIONS: We reserve the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment. In the event of cancellation, all paid tuition will be returned in full.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS: Bring a water bottle, snack, and enthusiasm!

HEALTH & SAFETY: For updated COVID-19 protocols visit our website.

PR: Daytona Danielsen, Communications Manager, [email protected]

Taproot Theatre’s Acting Studio would like to thank our Taproot donors, as well as the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation and the Wyman Youth Trust for their generous support.

About Taproot Theatre Company:

Taproot Theatre Company’s Acting Studio offers year-round classes for youth and adults taught by local theatre professionals. Budding thespians will find classes to help them develop their acting skills, while more seasoned actors can build on their knowledge and learn new techniques. Taproot Theatre is a professional, non?profit theatre company with a multi?faceted production program. Founded in 1976, Taproot Theatre serves the Pacific Northwest with Jewell Mainstage Productions, Isaac Studio Theatre Productions, Touring Productions, and the Acting Studio. Taproot Theatre Company tells stories of hope, serving the Pacific Northwest through live theatre and educational programs. Taproot Theatre Company is a member of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), Theatre Puget Sound (TPS) and Phinney Ridge Neighborhood Association (PNA).