My name is Tom Farnan. I'm originally from Kansas City,
and performed ComedySportz...at least it was ComedySportz when I left. You might know it as Comedy City!
I've had the unique opportunity of studying, performing and/or instructing improv in Chicago at such theaters as The Second City, Annoyance Theater, IO and of course ComedySportz of Chicago! I
also had the pleasure of performing with The Second City in Las Vegas. Currently I live in Los Angeles where I perform with Opening Night the Improvised Musical and Hit and Run Musical improv.
I hear that the KC Improv community has just exploded since I've left, and it's also a great community to be a part of with a wealth of young and hungry performers always wanting to hone their craft.
So, here's a workshop:
It's a two day/nine hour event.
Where:
The Hollywood Room in the former Paddy O'Quigley's
100 East 20th Street
(east of Hereford House restaurant and north of The Cashew bar)
Kansas City, MO 64108
Parking and entrance off of Walnut, west of building
When:
Saturday 7/26 10a-3p
Sunday 7/27 9a-1p
The first 20 people to contact me directly will be in this class. If we have an overwhelming response and need to schedule a second workshop for the following weekend we will do so. No pun intended but, we'll improvise.
Contact me individually and directly at velvet2k3@yahoo.com. Please give me your full name and contact info. I will e-mail you back. "Registration" for this class, will close Sunday night 7/20.
I'm sure there will be people of ALL skill levels at our workshop. Bring your patience and love and we'll have a good time. Oh, and dress comfortably. We'll be moving around.
What does this cost? What's it worth to you? it's 2 days and 9 hours of the thing you love to do the most (for some). I'm sure there is a really good reason why you're participating, so you set your own price. We'll keep it anonymous. Don't tell me or anybody else what you're going to pay. There will be a shoebox at the door. Shove your cash or check in it when you come in and that will be it. US currency only, and sorry no trades, favors or home made coupon books for free back rubs or whatever...tempting, but no thanks. Remember I've come all the way in from LA, so be generous.
I am thrilled! Hope you are too! Can't wait to see you!
Tom
July 17, 2008
Workshop: Tom Farnan
May 13, 2008
Festival Fundraiser #2
June 1: John Robison and Keith Curtis (Roving Imp) “Creating & Developing Memorable Characters”
June 8: Ed Doris and Jared Brustad (The Trip Fives) “Becoming Comfortable With Longform Improvisation”
June 22: Aron Carlson and Tim Marks (Improv-Abilities) “Basic Improv Scenework and Relationships”
June 29: Pete Calderone and Trish Berrong (Tantrum) “Create Your Own Longform”
Every Sunday
1-4pm
Pricing Info: 20 dollars per class or 75 dollars for all 4 classes
To sign up please send an email to keith@kcimprov.com
Include the classes you would like to take and a phone number
April 14, 2008
Roving Imp Workshops
Here's the chance for anyone age 18 and up to learn how improv works, sculpted precisely for your own level of expertise, from basic to advanced. You can get past fears of speaking in front of an audience, learn how to work better in teams, and learn quick "on your feet" thinking.
This class uses a combination of workshops and performances, so you not only learn techniques, but also get a chance to use them. You'll take classes one month at a time, so you're not locked into anything long-term.
Classes take place once or twice per week, for a total of three hours. You'll learn all the skills necessary to be a better improv actor, skills which are easily transferable to your professional life as well as to musicals and plays.
Performances will take place once per month (but not before you're ready!).
Tuition for these adult improv classes is normally $100 per month, but you get a reduction in tuition for each person you bring to your monthly show. Depending on class enrollment, you could qualify for free tuition by bringing as few as six people to see you show off your new skills!
Spring Session One starts the week of April 27.
Spring Session Two starts the week of May 19.
Classes and workshops happen at the Roving Imp Theater in Bonner Springs, the home of big comedy in a small town.
Still need convincing? Students in the improv classes get free admission to Saturday Roving Imp shows!
Classes are scheduled when people are available. If you're interested, you send a list of times when you might be available to take a class, and they schedule the classes based on the free times of the majority of schedules.
Still have more questions? Ready to sign up? Feel free to e-mail classes@rovingimp.com
April 3, 2008
This town needs an improv coach
Warning! Information ahead:
This is a class for those who are beginning improvisers, those who have never improvised before, or anyone looking for a back-to-basics opportunity. It will be a low-risk environment, designed to be just for fun with nobody watching.
We will be covering fundamental skills and basic approaches to improv; we will not be playing short-form games just for their own sake. Session topics will be tailored to the students' needs, but could include improv terminology, scene initiation, environment, object work, and character development.
"I'm worried I'm not going to be funny. Is that a problem?"
Don't worry. Funny will come naturally after you learn the basics.
"I am interested in improv less for performance reasons and more for business / personal development reasons. Will this class help with that?"
It sure can. Just make it clear those are your goals when you register.
This class will have two sessions, Saturdays April 5th and April 12th, which can be attended independently or in conjunction. They will both be from 11AM-2PM at Westport Coffeehouse's theater space.
Registration is $15/class if registered a full week before the day you plan to attend, or $20/class if registered less than a week before the class. To enroll or to inquire further, email the instructor, Scott Connerly, at scott@connerly.net or call him at 515/451.9414
About the instructor:
Scott Connerly has been actively performing comedy for the last 9 years. The last 4 of those years have been primarily in improv comedy, performing in Improv-Abilities, On The Spot, and Antiprov.
