Improv at the Brave New Workshop

I said in the last post I would tell you about Andy's night at the Improv!  I know, I'm surprised I remembered too.  I didn't really remember, I just read the last post before writing this one.  Anyway, Andy will be a Junior this year at St. Paul Conservatory for the Performing Arts. (SPCPA) His improv teacher told him he should try out for the Youth Improv team at Dudley Riggs Brave New Workshop.  I signed him up for an Improv class last week at the Brave New Workshop for some practice and more importantly some "face time" in front of the people he will most likely be trying out for. 

He enjoyed the class, learned a lot and got some great practice.  The last day of the week parents were invited for an improv show.  Some of the kids in the class are brand new at theater so Andy had some advantage having attended a drama school all last year.  His experience came through during the show.  He had the audience laughing out loud and at one point one of the other students used an opportune moment to say, "Andy, stop raising the bar so high!" which also got a few laughs.  He's good!  Try outs are in a couple of weeks.  If he makes it I will let you know when he has a show.  I don't know a lot about theater in the twin cities, but from the conversations I've had, a lot of people love going to The Brave New Workshop.   Who knew?  Good luck to you, Andy!  Til next time...