Improv Troupe Auditions

About this event General Details: • Open to new and experienced improvisors • Explore improv at Pan in a fun and relaxed environment • For Pan Theater house teams and Summer Troupes WHY? • Play with a consistent group of performers • You want to grow as a performer • You want more fun, friends and excitement in your life • You want more creativity in your life • You want to explore and do this hobby more (and more consistently) PRACTICE DETAILS • Each group is directed by senior Pan Theater directors. Professional direction offered at 2 practices per week. In person - scenes, games and more and online Meisner technique and scene practice. • Additional practice available at the Improv Dojo. Up to six and half hours of practice per week. WHEN July 15th, 22nd and 29th The auditions run one hour to 90 minutes. WHERE Pan Theater - 120 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland 30 seconds from BART TROUPE COMMITMENTS TIME 2.5 hour weekly practice. Optional online Meisner/scene practice. Optional Sunday Dojo Practice. TROUPE DUES: Ongoing Troupes The auditions are free. If you are invited to join a troupe monthly dues are $130 per month BEFORE YOUR AUDITION PLEASE Read these articles on the Pan site: Rules of Improv I How to be a Better Improvisor PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES -Monthly improv shows - both long form and short form -Monthly Standup Comedy Shows - Yearly Play Festivals - Special projects Why? - Stage time - Consistent practice group - Ongoing learning and practice - To join a supportive creative community - Enjoy a fun and creative hobby - Prepare for further theater/acting/improv opportunities What is a troupe? Answer: A troupe is a group of performers that work together on an ongoing basis to develop and further individual and group performing skills. Troupes members perform in Pan Theater improv shows such as: Imagination Unleashed and Dramedy and Comma. What are the time requirements of a troupe? Answer: Potential troupe members should be able to commit to between three to four rehearsals a month and additional time for scheduled performances. Rehearsals are two and half hours long and cover basic skills, long form technique and acting technique for improvisers. Why would I join a troupe rather than taking a class? Answer: Troupe members are interested in pursuing and practicing improvisational theater on an ongoing basis rather than for a set class. Troupe members have an interest in performing or working on their skills in a small group format. Troupes members have regular and ongoing performing opportunities. Or, more simply- you want to perform. You want to find your creative tribe. Do I need to have improv training prior to auditioning? Answer: No, beginners ready to learn are welcome to audition. During shows people are grouped based on their experience level. We usually have troupes of varying skill levels and often times give beginners with a sincere interest in doing the work a chance. Do you accept people that have trained at places other than Pan Theater? Answer: Yes. Current troupe members have trained at Improv Boston, Improv Asylum, Second City, Improv Olympics, BATs, and SFSU and UC Berkeley Theater departments. How long before I perform? Answer: It depends on your skill level and how consistent you are with attending training. Most performers with experience perform within two to three months. Why do you charge dues? Answer: Dues support the our shows, advertising expenses, management and organizational costs and theater rental. Most professional improv theater charge dues of varying levels including: Groundlings, Second City and L.A. Connection. Who are you guys? Answer: We are a group of people with a sincere interest in theater- especially improvised theater. We practice both short form and long form improv. We focus our work on scene based improv and finding the relationship and moment shift. We use techniques from Close, Spolin, Johnstone and related acting techniques. Is this fun? Answer: Yes, most of our troupe members have been with Pan Theater for several years. Members have fun, improve their skills and are part of a supportive and growing artistic community. We often have post show events and members often meet outside of rehearsals to attend shows, see scripted work or hang out. Pan Theater provides a supportive place to practice, learn and perform theater. What is the style of a rehearsal? Answer: Rehearsals provide a safe and supportive environment for taking risks, improving your skills and learning new improv and acting techniques. Each troupe director has their own style and focus based on their interest and prior training. We believe the arts are best practiced in a safe space the encourages risk taking, personal development and growth over time. Do I have to be funny? Answer: It helps, but no. The best humor comes from following the scene and supporting your partner. The connections that arrive through the improvisational process create the humor. Also, not all scenes will be "fu

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