From: Unscrewed Theater <UnscrewedTheater@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 3, 2021 11:01 AM
Subject: Your Weekend Funny 😆
We're back for our 60th consecutive week bringing you the laughter online at our Unscrewed Theater House Parties!
If you can feel the doldrums creeping up on you...it might be time to shake off the weight of the week and join us online Saturday at 7:30PM! We'll be laughing it up in the chat and lifting your spirits on the screen. Special guest Alex Taylor is joining Unscrewed Theater performers all the way from his home in Miami, FL. And as always - our online shows are F-R-E-E. Just make sure you register for the link to our Zoom meeting and put the date on your calendar!
And if you're ready to try something new - we've got your back.
June is the PERFECT month to keep cool indoors and learn something new - all without having to break a sweat!
Our Online Improv Basics course starts again on June 12! That means you've got just over a week left to register for our life-affirming course that will introduce you to the power of improv. The tip-top, top-notch Cy Barlow will teach this 6-week class. Don't know much about improv? Always wanted to give it a try? NOW is the perfect time!
This class explores the fundamentals of Improv - practicing agreement, listening, teamwork, and honest choices with games and exercises that encourage trust, communication, character development, & making your scene partner look good. All along, you'll learn, practice, and master the core principles of a good Improv scene. Then you'll get to strut your stuff for family and friends in a FREE online showcase.
More info and registration here: https://www.unscrewedtheater.org/event/basics-2021-06/2021-06-12/
We can't wait to see you online!
Your Weekend Funny
Live. Laugh. Laugh Hysterically.
Get Your Improv On
Friday 6/4
10:00am (MST/PDT)
🎶 Ten Minutes With Dawn 🎶
Get ready to sliiiiide into the weekend with a smile!
Our very own Dawn McMillan spends 10 minutes every Friday with a different improviser from Tucson, the U.S., or anywhere in the world! Dawn has created scenes with folks from New Orleans, Bangalore, and Oslo, Norway! Stick around and catch the behind-the-scenes clip where Dawn spends a few more minutes getting to know the person behind the improv.
Dawn's guest this week is Tristen Watts!
Tristen is a Toronto-based improviser, writer, and actor. He is set to study acting for stage and screen in September 2021 and has trained with improv companies such as The Nursery, Bad Dog Theatre, Second City, Hoopla, and the making box.
He is currently on two house teams Tiny Dino's (The Nursery) and Cat Mead (Improv College) and is the head writer for Silver and Steel, an upcoming medieval strategy game about a war between two nations full of comedy, death, and puzzling encounters.
Make sure you're starting your weekend off with something FUN - only on the Unscrewed Theater Facebook page!
Saturday, 6/5
7:30pm (MST/PDT)
Family-Friendly Improv Comedy
Our Saturday House Party Zoom shows have been going strong for over 60 consecutive weeks, and we hope you enjoy watching them as much as we love creating them!
We've loved connecting with improvisers across the globe and making you laugh with some brand new faces.
Tonight, we're excited to have Alex Taylor back with us!
Alex is an Improviser, teacher, and father who has been improvising since 2017. Alex is a founding member of Black Improv Alliance and was a previous House Party guest back in October. Alex also performs and teaches at Just the Funny Theater in Miami, FL in addition to performing with the Improvfessionals, and Dinner Detective Miami. Alex enjoys Improv and putting and making other people laugh.
Alex is back with us to make you laugh - along with Rosanne, Cy, Jessica, Scott, Allana - & your host , Michael Pierce!
We promise our House Party is the best way to have a laughter-filled Saturday night - from the comfort of your couch! Make sure you register below, and get ready to join us in the chat for some FREE funny!
Calling all improvisers...
Get your team on the next Sunday SmashUp!
Are you missing the thrill of performing for a live audience?
Well, get ready to dust off those cobwebs and get the gang back together!
We've got an opportunity for you to perform at our next Sunday SmashUp!
What's the Sunday SmashUp?
It's our online-only global improv open mic night.
We're welcoming teams from all over the world to perform for our live audience on our virtual stage. Each team performs a short scene as a group. Then -- we mix everyone up and perform a few smash-up scenes. You could be improvising with someone you know....or you could be improvising with someone from a completely different time zone.
All improv teams are welcome to join.
Hit that orange button below and fill out the form for your team. Then get ready to perform for our live audience!
Online Training Center
Improv Basics is BACK!
Saturdays in June
10am - 12pm (MST/PDT)
Online Improv Basics!
ON SALE NOW!
Sorry to yell, it's just we're so excited to announce our 6-week Online Improv Basics Class is starting up again on June 12th!
Treat yourself (or your funny friend or fam member) to some 2021 improv fun!
It's a 6-week course – meeting once a week on Saturdays from 10am - 12pm (Tucson Time) on Zoom.
During class, you'll explore the fundamental elements of Improv in our introductory course - practicing agreement, listening, teamwork, and honest choices.
The class will focus on various games and exercises that encourage trust, communication, character development, and making your scene partner look good. All along, you'll learn, practice, and master the core principles of a good Improv scene. Then you'll get to strut your stuff for family and friends in a FREE online showcase.
Come on! Join the fun before the class fills up.
Tuition: $129.
Prerequisite: none
Instructor: Cy Barlow
TUITION IS NON-REFUNDABLE
Register for Online Improv Basics
Sunday, June 27
10am - 12pm (MST/PDT)
Imrpov BloxShop: Talk to the hand!
Ready to build a brand new character to improvise with… literally?
We'll take you through some basic puppet construction techniques using things you already have lying around, and you'll transform your new puppet(s) into a complete character with improvised scenes and games!
Suggested supplies: pipe cleaners, socks, plastic jugs with handles, scissors (strong enough to cut through the plastic jug), paper, markers, and any other craft supplies or scraps you happen to have.
Tuition: $35
Prerequisite: none
Instructor: Jessica Spenny
TUITION IS NON-REFUNDABLE
This class is part of our Improv BloxShops series: a brand-new collection of workshops exploring advanced topics in improv and beyond. We're excited to share the diverse strengths and talents of Unscrewed Theater players and instructors in this new way. Each workshop stands alone, so you can pick and choose the topics that appeal to you and your improv journey.
Register for Talk to the Hand!
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