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“Laughter is the shortest distance between two people!”
—Victor Borge

Ongoing Fun Institute Classes

SATURDAY MORNING LIVE!
We provide Santa Cruz's ONLY Drop-In Adult IMPROV CLASSES
NO CLASS 3/6/10
Saturday Morning Live is year-round adult Improv fun.
First Class Free! Beginners Welcome. Drop-in at TEN.

Saturday Mornings from 10 A.M. to noon
Classes are at Broadway Playhouse,
526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, California.

This ongoing class is for all levels of Improvisers.

What a great way to jump start your weekend! Two hours of Fun with Adults! Come wake up all your senses, your instant instincts, get Rowdy and Play! We do Mental Jazzercise for the imagination and aerobics for the sense of humor. Stretching your mind and boundaries with humor and revelry. Each class explores a different aspect of Improvisational acting. Participants start in group and partner warm-ups, and end by performing scenes and games for the class.

Strictly for Fun. Laughter guaranteed.
This is Your time to cut loose and be seen!

FIRST CLASS FREE! Adults only. $20 per class.
After taking 10 classes you get the “Friends of Fun‚” rate—
$15 per class.

“IT'S TUESDAY!”
Improv: Mixed Levels for Adults
Tuesday night drop-in class
NO CLASS 3/2/10

FIRST CLASS FREE, Beginners welcome.
Tuesday evenings, 7—9 PM
Classes are held at the Broadway Playhouse,
526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, California

We ARE Adults at Play! And we've got a mixed levels class for You.

Expand your Improv-ability! These classes are designed for people wanting to test the Improv waters and those with experience.

Get in the Game and drop-in for our 2009- 2010 Improv classes.

We focus on applying effective scene-building tools to the games (tilts, heightening, building suspense, use of space objects, and character work.) In other words, "Fun and imagination!"

Isn't it time you took your imagination out for an adventure? This is a gift for your Sense of Humor. Lighten up your week with laughter as you study with the founders of the Fun Institute and become a part the Improv craze.

Dixie says, “Be everyone you can be on Tuesday nights! Wear comfortable clothes, bring a bottle of water and an open mind.”

FIRST CLASS FREE, Adults only. $20 per class.
After taking 10 classes you get the “Friends of Fun” rate—
$15 per class.

“A night class for the improvisors who can't make Saturday mornings and can Play at night.”

Tuesday Evenings, 7-9 PM, Broadway Playhouse

SpotLife- 2010
Sat. Afternoons 1:30-3:30 PM
New session starts Jan. 9-Feb.27, 2010. Now Registering.
Create and perform your own solo performance piece

This class presents models for creating original monologues from life experience and imagination.
Our format combines Improv, writing, and physical movement for a full spectrum of expressive creativity. We take you through solo formats, idea-generating exercises, rehearsal, honing, and an informal performance on stage with a live audience at the Broadway Playhouse.

Our last SpotLife Performance received a standing ovation!

COME SEE A SPOTLIFE PERFORMANCE

These 8-week series are held at Broadway Playhouse, Saturday afternoons,1:30- 3:30 PM. Classes may go longer as we get closer to show.

Ready to explore solo performance?
Come see a show or take the plunge yourself!
What would your 10-minute solo piece be?
We'll help you find out. Beginners Welcome!

Cost: $225, pre-registration required, a $50 non-refundable deposit holds your space. Limited enrollment.

Call 831-427-4008 or email us for more information.

Next Show:
Saturday, February 27, 2 PM, Broadway Playhouse
526 Broadway, one block south of Ocean St., Santa Cruz.

What our SpotLife students are saying:

“…This experience was more than I had anticipated. To have such freedom to shine in whatever way we chose, knowing a safety net of supportive people were there to back us up was amazing. No judgement, no critics and no competition makes this class more of a creative gift!…”

“…Thanks for all you do, you two. Wow— I saw your smiles on a poster in the hall at the theater last night and I got it: you love this stuff and you love each other. It rubbed off on me. Thanks for that, too. I love ya'…”

“…your encouragement and support allowed me to go beyond my fear and express the artist within me...”

“…you have given me an open field where I once had a tiny plot…”

COME SEE A SPOTLIFE PERFORMANCE

Private Coaching
for personal and professional presentations

Perfect for professional and public speakers, actors working on audition pieces, or writers wanting more expression in their readings. We offer you an experienced director's eyes to help you convey your meaning with energy and confidence.

Costs: $50 per hour.

Call 831-425-4008 when you need to hone!