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Spirit of the Lake Community Arts

LXCL:Sept 16 - Nov 4, 6:00-8:30 PM

8 Wednesdays

8 WednesdaysSept 16 - Nov 4 6:00-8:30 PMBest for Adults Student Showcase: Saturday, November 7 (Time TBD) Friends and family are invited to attend. Curious about improv or looking for a chance to revisit the fundamentals? Join instructor Sarah Caffee for a welcoming eight-week introduction to long-form improvisation centered on collaboration, creativity, listening, and connection. Rather than trying to be the funniest person in the room, long-form improv is about building trust, supporting others, accepting ideas, and creating something together. Through fun, interactive exercises, participants will explore the core foundations of long-form improv, including &quot;yes, and,&quot; active listening, creating grounded scenes, developing characters, and building worlds together. Whether you&#39;re stepping onto an improv stage for the first time or returning to strengthen your skills, this course offers a supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to take creative risks, laugh often, and grow in confidence. The session concludes with an optional student showcase for friends and family. What You&#39;ll Gain<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Practice listening and responding authentically to scene partners</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Develop characters using physicality, voice, and point of view</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Build confidence being fully present and engaged in a scene</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Learn foundational long-form improv techniques, including &quot;yes, and,&quot; sweep edits, walk-ons, and tag-outs</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Strengthen transferable skills such as flexibility, adaptability, deep listening, collaboration, and confidence</li></ul>What to BringComfortable clothes and shoes that allow for movement About Your InstructorSarah Caffee spent 15 years as an educator and school leader before turning her focus to improv and creative play. She has been performing long-form improv since 2016 with troupes in Arizona and Washington, D.C., and previously served on the board of the Washington Improv Theater. In Duluth, she founded the interactive improvisational puppet troupe&nbsp;Good Puppet Bad Puppet. Sarah believes improv isn&#39;t about being the funniest person in the room&mdash;it&#39;s about listening, collaborating, and creating something meaningful together. **When completing your registration form you will have the option to provide an additional donation to support the upkeep of Zeffy. We choose to fundraise on this platform because it allows us to receive 100% of your gift (all transaction fees are covered by Zeffy). To opt out of this voluntary donation to Zeffy, simply use the drop down arrow on the form to select &quot;other&quot; and then enter $0.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1785611312/wysiwyg/weeeapq73ldf6fpml9la.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">Check out all our upcoming classes and events at <a fr-original-style="" href="http://spiritofthelakearts.org/classes" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Spirit of the Lake Community Arts</a>Class Registration Terms &amp; Conditions:<ol fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Payment &amp; Registration:&nbsp;Full payment is required at the time of registration to secure your spot in the class. Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Refunds &amp; Cancellations:&nbsp;Cancellations made more than 7 days before the class start date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 7 days of the class are non-refundable. SOLCA reserves the right to cancel the class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, in which case a full refund will be provided.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Class Rescheduling:&nbsp;If the class is rescheduled, participants will be notified promptly. You may choose to transfer your registration to the new date or receive a full refund.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Liability:&nbsp;SOLCA is not responsible for any injuries or accidents that may occur during the class. Participation is at your own risk.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Materials &amp; Equipment:&nbsp;All necessary materials and equipment will be provided unless otherwise specified. Please inform the instructor of any restrictions, limitations, or allergies in advance.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Code of Conduct:&nbsp;Participants are expected to follow the instructor&#39;s guidelines and respect fellow attendees. Disruptive behavior may result in removal from the class without a refund.</li></ol>By registering for the class, you agree to these terms.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering for Long-Form Improv Foundations at Spirit of the Lake Community Arts. 8 WednesdaysSept 16 - Nov 4 6:00-8:30 PM 5401 E Superior St.&nbsp; Duluth MN 55804 Please enter the door on 54th and head upstairs to our Sanctuary. Reach out if you&#39;d like access to the elevator. Please note, there are 2 additional steps to navigate after the elevator to enter the Sanctuary space.&nbsp; Kayla Krasseltprogramming@spiritofthelakearts.org

8 WednesdaysSept 16 - Nov 4 6:00-8:30 PMBest for Adults Student Showcase: Saturday, November 7 (Time TBD) Friends and family are invited to attend. Curious about improv or looking for a chance to revisit the fundamentals? Join instructor Sarah Caffee for a welcoming eight-week introduction to long-form improvisation centered on collaboration, creativity, listening, and connection. Rather than trying to be the funniest person in the room, long-form improv is about building trust, supporting others, accepting ideas, and creating something together. Through fun, interactive exercises, participants will explore the core foundations of long-form improv, including "yes, and," active listening, creating grounded scenes, developing characters, and building worlds together. Whether you're stepping onto an improv stage for the first time or returning to strengthen your skills, this course offers a supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to take creative risks, laugh often, and grow in confidence. The session concludes with an optional student showcase for friends and family. What You'll Gain<ul><li>Practice listening and responding authentically to scene partners</li><li>Develop characters using physicality, voice, and point of view</li><li>Build confidence being fully present and engaged in a scene</li><li>Learn foundational long-form improv techniques, including "yes, and," sweep edits, walk-ons, and tag-outs</li><li>Strengthen transferable skills such as flexibility, adaptability, deep listening, collaboration, and confidence</li></ul>What to BringComfortable clothes and shoes that allow for movement About Your InstructorSarah Caffee spent 15 years as an educator and school leader before turning her focus to improv and creative play. She has been performing long-form improv since 2016 with troupes in Arizona and Washington, D.C., and previously served on the board of the Washington Improv Theater. In Duluth, she founded the interactive improvisational puppet troupe Good Puppet Bad Puppet. Sarah believes improv isn't about being the funniest person in the room—it's about listening, collaborating, and creating something meaningful together. **When completing your registration form you will have the option to provide an additional donation to support the upkeep of Zeffy. We choose to fundraise on this platform because it allows us to receive 100% of your gift (all transaction fees are covered by Zeffy). To opt out of this voluntary donation to Zeffy, simply use the drop down arrow on the form to select "other" and then enter $0.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1785611312/wysiwyg/weeeapq73ldf6fpml9la.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;position:relative;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />Check out all our upcoming classes and events at <a href="http://spiritofthelakearts.org/classes" target="_blank">Spirit of the Lake Community Arts</a>Class Registration Terms &amp; Conditions:<ol><li>Payment &amp; Registration: Full payment is required at the time of registration to secure your spot in the class. Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.</li><li>Refunds &amp; Cancellations: Cancellations made more than 7 days before the class start date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 7 days of the class are non-refundable. SOLCA reserves the right to cancel the class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, in which case a full refund will be provided.</li><li>Class Rescheduling: If the class is rescheduled, participants will be notified promptly. You may choose to transfer your registration to the new date or receive a full refund.</li><li>Liability: SOLCA is not responsible for any injuries or accidents that may occur during the class. Participation is at your own risk.</li><li>Materials &amp; Equipment: All necessary materials and equipment will be provided unless otherwise specified. Please inform the instructor of any restrictions, limitations, or allergies in advance.</li><li>Code of Conduct: Participants are expected to follow the instructor's guidelines and respect fellow attendees. Disruptive behavior may result in removal from the class without a refund.</li></ol>By registering for the class, you agree to these terms.

Spirit of the Lake Community Arts

Long-Form Improv Foundations

5401 E Superior St

8 Wednesdays

$200

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