Improv Workshop for Teens and Adults

In this workshop, actors of all abilities are invited to be part of a fun and welcoming environment where they will learn the fundamental skills of improvisational acting. Students will learn to create well-structured scenes on the spot; explore and expand their creativity in a safe and fun atmosphere; develop teamwork and listening skills; gain self-confidence; and develop important life skills, including mutual respect, cooperation, sense of humour, and openness.

There will be opportunities for students to audition to be part of an improv team that will give regular performances throughout the year. Details to be announced soon!

Duration of each class: 2 hrs

Course fee:
$300/class for drop-ins
$1250 for 5-class workshop

Course dates:
Junior League (12-14 yrs): Saturdays, 11:00am-1:00pm (ongoing)
Senior League (15-18 yrs): Saturdays, 5:30-7:30pm (ongoing)
Adult League (18 yrs+): Mondays, 7:30-9:30pm (ongoing)

Creative Writing: Special Topic - Songwriting Workshop for Teens

In this workshop, each student will be given a professionally recorded, full-length original song without lyrics. By the end of the workshop, they will leave with a complete song, including their very own set of lyrics that they will have composed themselves!

Through guided discussions, the analysis of different songs from a variety of styles, and experiments with different writing techniques, students will learn the basics of song structure, the rules of lyric writing (and how to break them!), and creative writing techniques that can even be applied to other forms of writing.

NO PREVIOUS MUSIC EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Number of classes per course: 5

Duration of each class: 1.5 hrs

Age: 14-16

Course fee: $1500 (fee includes licencing fee for original, professionally recorded song)

Requirements: A portable MP3 player

Film Workshops

Green Room Enterprise offers a variety of thought-provoking film workshops throughout the year, with each workshop focusing on a different topic. Through screenings of films, discussion and creative projects, students will explore the world of film and why movies are made the way they are. Participants are encouraged to offer suggestions of films or topics and to learn from each other. Come and share your passion for film with other film enthusiasts!

Examples of topics:

• Visual Storytelling
• Film Noir
• Chinese Cinema
• Film Comedy
• Silent Cinema
• Third World Cinema

Young adult and adult workshops are available!

Details of upcoming workshop to be announced soon!