Improv 1 with Aren Chaisson & Claudia Mijares
Improv Comedy Classes starting October 14 with Silverbacks Improv Theatre!
Quick Details:
Improv 1 – A Silverbacks Improv Class (Teachers: Aren Chaisson and Claudia Mijares)
Dates: Saturdays, 10am-12pm: Oct 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 18
Time: 10am-12pm CST
Where: Cité des Arts
Ages: 16+
Cost: $150 – financial assistance is available*
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Students may also message the Silverbacks Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/SilverbacksImprov, or email with questions at silverbacksimprov@gmail.com.
Since 2015, Silverbacks Improv Theatre has offered Improv classes in Lafayette. As a result, the improv scene has blossomed and continues to grow. A new round of classes is starting on October 14 with Improv 1. This six week course is designed for the complete novice to improv and/or performing arts. Teachers focus on creating a friendly environment for even the most demure wall flower to be able to participate. Improv is excellent for growing skills in communication, team work, and public speaking. Students will be eligible to progress to Improv 2 and 3 following this course, should they choose to continue studying.
* Silverbacks believe that the price should not be a barrier for the study of improv, and will not turn away any students for lack of a traditional fee. Payment plans, scholarships, and barters are all available. Email us at silverbacksimprov@gmail.com to inquire about financial assistance.
Teacher Bio:
Aren Chaisson is an actor and improvisor with over25 years of experience on stage. He is from Lafayette, Louisiana and teaches Talented Theatre in Lafayette Parish.
His most recent performance was as Franklin Hart Jr. in The Looking Glass production of 9 to 5.
Aren has performed in many productions, including Max Bialystock in The Producers, Bill in Mamma Mia, John Proctor in The Crucible, Jud in Oklahoma! Huey P. Long in The Kingfish, Dale Pittman in The North Plan, Harry “Jazzbo” Haywood in It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Lenny in Of Mice and Men, Foreman in Twelve Angry Men, Officer Lockstock in Urinetown and William Shakespeare in William and Judith.
He studied improv with Armando Diaz and Elana Fishbein at the Magnet Theatre in NYC.
Claudia Mijares has been improvising since 2016, and has performed regularly with several Lafayette troupes, including The Weaning Process, Ragtag, The Plural Noun, Your Spooky Friends, and Silverbacks Improv Theatre.
