Improv Playhouse
YOUTH COMMUNITY THEATER
PRESENTS
Fall 2021 IN-PERSON Classes
We are your child's ESSENTIAL arts community.
For those families looking for alternate options, Virtual and At-Home Options will be coming your way.
MASK POLICY
We trust we can continue to work together to mitigate the spread of any sickness in our community and out of love and concern for all of our families we want to communicate this reminder: Our space abides by protocols as suggested by CDC guidance. We respect your choices outside of the Improv Playhouse. Whether or whether not you choose to require a mask to be worn by your child, we ask that your child wear their mask upon arrival as they enter our spaces, during rehearsals and while they interact with our students as they await pick up. We are also recommending hand-washing during breaks. During breaks they may lift their masks to consume their snacks from our canteen. We want to provide a safe space for all, including our faculty, and are looking forward to the impending inoculations and protection from the virus. It is a privilege and special gift for our community to meet as they do. We all want to do our part to reflect a responsible, courteous and respectful environment in which our students may all thrive.
IMPROV, MUSICALS, STAND-UP COMEDY
PLAYS, FILM MAKING AND ON CAMERA ACTING
Improv Playhouse production subject matter is adjusted for the appropriate age group.
Improv Playhouse has at its focus the personal integrity of its young performers and will not produce inappropriate material, that which is exclusionary and/or demeaning, or that which compromises the developmental focus of its community of young performers
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Mail: 116 W. Lake Street
Email: info@improvplayhouse.com
Fax: 847.968.4530
Phone: 847.968.4529
Lake Street Studio: 116 W Lake St, Libertyville
Black Box: 735 Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville
IMPROV CLASSES
ACTIVE Improv Comedy Intensives
Achieving Comedy Through Improvisation Values Education (c 2017)
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LARP LEVEL THREE
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Beg/Intermediate
Mid-term registration accepted
Join Teen and Jr. Improv coach Kenzie Smith and IP fantasy role play aficionados as they custom-build an adventuring quest to unleash your inner storyteller. Build a character and create your world. Sharpen your improv skills with games and exercises, all while you battle to preserve the forces of good! Clean, family-friendly dungeons and dragons themes provide a ridiculous backdrop for quirky characters and out-of-this world improvisation! |
LEVEL 7: Digital "Live" Action Role Play Improvisation
ALL CLASSES ONLINE!
4th- 7th: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Wednesdays
6/16 - 8/4
$295/Term
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Returning Students ONLY: Level 4!
The adventure continues at the Academy of Bardic Arts and Banter! We will be going more in depth with the characters you created last session, continuing to explore character development and teamwork through immersion and imagination. You also will begin to take on some leadership in storytelling and worldbuilding by traveling to the various hometowns of each character during your questing.
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LEVEL 3: Digital "Live" Action Role Play Improvisation
ALL CLASSES ONLINE!
7th-9th: 7:30pm-9:30pm
Thursdays
6/24 - 8/5
$295/Term
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New and Returning Digital LARP Students: Intro to LARP This is an extreme long-form improv class geared towards character development and discovery through play. It will be a blend of traditional improv games, character building exercises, LARPing, and tabletop RPGs (like Dungeons & Dragons) where we collectively tell a story, primarily through character dialogue, story narration, and occasionally, the dice. This adventure will be set in a sci-fi-fantasy world based in Greek Mythology. Each of you have been called to come together as the demigod representatives of your parents' respective planets to set out on your prophesied Hero's Quest to defeat monsters, chart the unknown, and bring peace and glory to our solar system.
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PIRATE LARP
A Live Action Role Play youth class exploring pirate-themed character originality, fantasy world building, and improv-game play.
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Digital "Live" Action Role Play Improvisation
ALL CLASSES ONLINE!
Week Long Session!
2nd - 5th Grades
July 19th - July 23rd
9AM-11AM, M-TR
$195 per session
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Why LARP?
Encourages group and individual storytelling creativity. Asks students to empathize in yet unexperienced situations. Encourages verbal synthesis of plot and character. Teaches character development (both relational and story-driven). Build Complex Strategy and Problem-Solving Skills . Inspires Joy!
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Teen Improv Comedy
IN-PERSON LIBERTYVILLE
7th - 12th
7:30 - 9:00pm
Thursdays
FALL SESSION
9/9-10/21
$295/Term
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Jr Improv Comedy
IN-PERSON LIBERTYVILLE
4th- 7th
6:00 - 7:30pm
Thursdays
FALL SESSION
9/9 - 10/21
$295/Term
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Advanced Comedy Teams & Ensembles
Instructor approval, referral
or audition.
Designed to give the intermediate/advanced Junior High, Teen and HS improviser expansive opportunities to develop and demonstrate their improv skills for diverse audiences and events. Students will be challenged by pushing the limits fo conventional games, train in sketch comedy, long form and other performance “tools” of the trade. Junior and Teen team members must be enrolled in classes to retain their position for performances.
Auditions will be held in the Fall and Spring. Tuition will be prorated should ensemble members be accepted during running term. Fall/Winter/Spring terms focus on different Chicago style improv formats. Youth Comedy Team members have gone on to the top performing arts universities, professional schools of improv and pro careers. |
Teen Comedy Team
Libertyville
Assessment
(Not Necessary for Returning Students)
Call us for info on assessments and referrals.
SUNDAY 1:00 -3:00PM
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$395/Term
2020 -2021 TERMS
Fall Session:
9/12 - 11/14
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JR Comedy Team
Libertyville
Assessment
(Not Necessary for Returning Students)
Call us for info on assessments and referrals.
SUNDAY 3:00- 4:30PM
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$395/Term
2020 -2021 TERMS
Fall Session:
9/12 - 11/14
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BROADWAY & POPULAR MUSICALS
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4th - 8th Grade
Step up your performance skills. Let our directors assess your strengths and weaknesses. Advance your training! Showcase last class! |
Triple Threat Workshop
Libertyville
IN-PERSON
$395
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Libertyville
Black Box Theater
SATURDAY
10:00 AM- 12:00pm
Rehearsals: 9/11 - 11/6
Showcase: 11/6
Black Box theatre
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3rd - 8th Grade
Learn the difference between acting for the stage and camera! Introductory foundations for commercial and scene work includes a variety of practical experiences: commercial/film auditioning and acting skills! |
On-Camera Acting
Libertyville
IN-PERSON
$225 |
Libertyville
TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS
6:00-8:00p
3rd-8th Grades
WHY THE MIXED AGE GROUP?
Because young actors need to learn how to work with diverse ages for most auditions and produced content.
(7:30p younger student dismissal if requested)
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1st-3rd
Grade
The first steps of self esteeem and poise often begin on the stage in incremental stages. These classes are for kids who love to perform, who want to develop their musical theater skills or the shy ones who may want to come out of their shell. Age appropriate material is selected for the children who will be guided into solo or ensemble work. We strive that the environment remains nurturing and confidence building! Strengthen skills through exploration of acting technique, storytelling, singing and movement. Our Youth Community Theater component, BROADWAY BOUND, ends with a showcase or mini-junior production performed for family and friends. |
Broadway Bound
Libertyville
101 Dalmatians
IN-PERSON
$325
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Libertyville
Black Box Theater
Rehearsals TUES/THURS
TUES: 6:00 - 7:30pm
THURS: 6:00 -7:30pm
First Rehearsal: 8/31
Parent/Cast Meeting
TBA Show: 11/4
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4th-7th
Grade
Our Youth Community Theater component, SHOWSTOPPERS, is designed to raise the bar of customized performances that exhibit showmanship,solos, acting, choreography, voice and music theater pieces incorporating developmentally appropriate Broadway shows or films. SHOWSTOPPERS train toward and IP MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION Showstoppers productions are performed on public stages at area high schools or similar spaces. |
Showstoppers
Libertyville
FALL
Matilda Jr
IN-PERSON
$425
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Libertyville
Black Box Theater
Rehearsals FRI/SAT
Friday 4:00 - 6:00pm
Saturday: 1:00 - 3:00p
First Rehearsal: 8/27
Parent/Cast Meeting: TBA
TBA Show: 11/11-11/13
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Set Design and Build Class
TBA
Material Fee: $25
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7th - 12th Grades
IP ELITE is a repertory ensemble of outstanding teen and high music theater school students from throughout the Lake County region. Members of IP Elite tend to be students who are passionate about musical theater and who wish to improve their performing skills while working with other serious musical theater actors seeking the challenge of developing their craft.
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IP Elite
Libertyville
FALL
High School
Musical Jr
IN-PERSON
$425 |
Libertyville
(7th - 12th)
Blackbox Theatre
Rehearsals SUN/WEDS
SUN: 3:30 - 5:30pm
WEDS: 7:00 -9:00pm
First Rehearsal: 9/1
Parent/Cast Meeting:TBA
Show: 11/19-11/20
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OTHER PRODUCTIONS
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Young Actors Workshop |
Acting Conservatory
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Productions |
Fall Drama Class
3rd – 7th Graders
Black Box Theatre
$295
It's a Wonderful Neverland
IN-PERSON
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TEEN SUMMERSTOCK MUSICAL
6th-12th Grades
See you next summer!
$425
We are flexible with summer travel! |
Dates |
Libertyville
Rehearsals SUN/MON
SUN: 1:00 - 3:00pm
MON: 6:30 -8:30pm
First Rehearsal:9/13
Parent/Cast Meeting: TBA
Show:11/20 -11/21 |
Libertyville
REHEARSALS: TUES/WEDS/THURS
ALL DAYS: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
First Rehearsal: TBA
Parent/Cast Meeting: TBA
Show: TBA
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Descriptions |
This program has been designed to expose the youthful actor to a nurturing professional theatre experience with an emphasis in practical performance methods. From the audition process, to being cast as a player and crew member, to public performances, get ready for an incredible, dramatic journey! Comedies, dramas and developmentally appropriate pieces are chosen for public performances. |
IP ELITE is a repertory ensemble of outstanding teen and high music theater school students from throughout the Lake County region. Members of IP Elite tend to be students who are passionate about musical theater and who wish to improve their performing skills while working with other serious musical theater actors seeking the challenge of developing their craft.
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Youth Production & Class Policies
Voice Lesson Cancellation Policy |
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CONTACT US
Office/Studio: 116 W. Lake Street, Libertyville, Illinois 60048 • 847.968.4529
• 847.968.4530 fax •
Black Box Space - Theatre: 735 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville
North Shore Training Space: 1991 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, Illinois 60035
Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way, RLB, Illinois 60073 |
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