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WIT Training
WIT
provides improvision training and opportunities for
performance at every level, including beginner, regular
troupe training, special workshops and more
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Beginners
Think you can be
WITty? Learn to improvise scenes and tell
stories in a supportive and fun group environment at
one of our improvisation courses at the Wellington
Community Education Centre (WCEC) (Wellington
High School). These courses are recommended for
absolute beginners, theatre practioners wishing to
learn more about improv and those who are wishing to
brush up their skills. Each course is completed with
a performance for family and friends.
Presenter Nicky
Hill is one of Wellington’s top creators of
improvised theatre, devising, creatively leading,
training and producing and performing in a variety
of highly successful productions.
Improvisation:
The
Joy
of Improvisation our introductory course happens
on Thursday nights from 7.30-9.30pm, cost $170 and each
runs for eight weeks. Our first course for 2013 is
nearly full, but courses for the year will run
- 21 February - 11 April
- 16 May - 4 June
- 8 August - 26 September
- 17 October - 5 December
To register call the WCEC directly on 385-8919, email cec@whs.school.nz or do it via their website
Tuesday nights
Regular Tuesday-night training is held for WITsters
who have undertaken the beginner's courses or have had
some previous training or experience elsewhere that
would make integration easy. Evenings are usually*
hosted at Capital-E from 6.30pm, and begin with an
all-in warmup, before possibly splitting into house
teams to train for particular shows or projects. The
focus there may be preparation for shows made
up of players of mixed levels (such as Micetro), or may
be on a particular skill set, such as physical improv.
New members are welcome, so be brave and come along
to play. If you're curious, but unsure as to whether
it's right for you, email us info@wit.org.nz
* Note that in the lead up to show seasons Tuesdays
may go on hold for a while, and we usually take a break
over Christmas - if you haven't been before or for a
while, check before you come along to make sure it's
happening.
WIT School
WIT School courses run over 4-8 weeks, and are run
by a Senior Trainer. There is an extra charge for
these, and they may be held at a different venue.
Courses during 2011-2012 have included Character,
Shakespeare, Narrative and Sceneography. Email info@wit.org.nz
for details.
Workshops
As well as the regular Tuesday night sessions,
special workshops are run at least once or twice a
year. Past WIT workshops have been lead
by Rebecca
De Unamuno, Greg
Cooper of the ConArtists, Greg
Ellis of the Improvisors, and Patti
Stiles .
Experienced
WIT's philosophy is cooperative with a focus on providing pathways for all players. For those players with considerable experience of improvisation, we encourage the development of skills in all areas related to improvisation (including MC-ing, directing, training and producing). To develop the broad range of skills, experienced WITs have the opportunity to train and assist at the CEC courses and at WIT's Tuesday sessions, to train and perform as an MC at Friends and Family shows, and produce or direct WIT shows.
WIT also supports the production of shows that demand higher levels of player experience. The Creative Directors select players for advanced shows, such as Gorilla, based on an assessment of the player's readiness, the mix of players required for the show and the limited places available. Additional training for such shows is provided. Experienced players are encouraged to initiate their own shows and train for them, with WIT providing institutional support and creative direction where required. Improv Divas and Lovepossibly are examples of shows that have been spearheaded by WIT members with WIT support. Training is usually cooperative in nature, with training supplemented by WIT's Creative Directors if required.
If you’d like more information about improv training with WIT, email info@wit.org.nz