Improv: Games and Scenes with Jessie Gray – G230741
Improv is the theatrical craft of making up scenes and games as they are happening. Take this fast and deep dive to learn improv skills that will not only make you an improv player, but will enhance your home and work life, too.
- Become a better listener and take your time responding
- Think on your feet with confidence
- Judge less and worry less about being judged
- Tune up your instincts
- Stay in the moment without worrying about the outcome
Then practice those skills with other people, and try (and fail and try again) to create fantastical slices of life that will delight and astound you. We’ll play in a world of relationships, characters, environment, and action to tell unscripted stories that no one of us could create on our own.
This is a unique opportunity to express yourself, play freely, laugh large, and develop real improv chops. NO experience necessary but experienced improvisors will get a great deal from this class, too. You’ll be guided by a seasoned improviser and down-to-earth coach who will give you direct instructions and honest feedback to expedite your journey.
“Official” Short Form class takes place in the mornings and “bonus” Long Form class is available in the afternoons (no additional cost). The class will include a performance opportunity so you can integrate the audience experience. (You may also choose not to perform.)
Lodging options (includes meals)
Private Room $1021
Dorm Room (communal bath) $646
Camping $396
*Lodging cost applies to first person only.
HELP
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If you need shuttle service, please reach out to Kevin at White Buffalo Shuttle 831.359.8077 | nivek@cruzio.com
Virtual Events: Payments made for Virtual Events are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend the event, recordings will be made available to you after the event. For events with multiple sessions, every attempt will be made to make the session(s) available to you before the next scheduled session.
In-person events: Written notification must be received no later than 45 days prior to the start date of your workshop in order to receive a refund, minus a $150 processing charge. No refunds can be processed after that time. We reserve the right to announce a change in leadership or cancel any program 31 days prior to the first day of the workshop. In this event, you may transfer to another workshop without charge or we will refund the full workshop payment. (Many participants have found it helpful to purchase travel insurance). If the cancellation is received less than 31 days prior to your start date, your funds can be left on deposit for another Ghost Ranch workshop or future stay during this calendar year, but you must know the exact dates of your next stay. Or you can choose to make it a tax-deductible donation to support Ghost Ranch. This cancellation policy does not apply to January Term.
We understand there are some with special dietary restrictions. In order for us to best serve all, prior notice of any special needs is required.
Because we are a cafeteria style foodservice and our number of guests can be quite large, we are unable to accommodate individual meals for any guest. We are, however, always looking to be sure that we have an option that will fit one or more common and crossover restrictions.
Any severe allergies are taken most seriously, yet we cannot promise there will be no cross contamination in the assembling of products here. We highly recommend some personal option be brought along. We do have a few public refrigerators available, but there is no access to a kitchen or cooking.
We are also unable administer any medication, so please have your personal Epi-Pen” readily available.
We are glad you are planning to visit the ranch, and want your trip from beginning to end to be smooth.We rely on White Buffalo Shuttle for our guests. Kevin Spitzer picks up at the Sage Inn in Santa Fe the afternoon of the first date listed, and returns to the Sage Inn the morning of the last date. His phone number is 831.359.8077. Email is nivek@cruzio.com
The best way to get to Santa Fe Sage Inn is Groome Transportation. They are very helpful in assessing your flight info and getting you on the right shuttle at the right time. 505.474.5696/ groometransportation.com
EVENT FAQ's
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What day/time does the workshop start and end?
In-person workshops begin with check-in at 3:00 p.m. and a ranch orientation in the evening on the first date listed for the course and end at 10:00 a.m. with checkout on the last date listed.
Virtual workshops will have a varied schedule that is identified within each workshop description.
What is the difference between a room with private bath, a room with semi-private or shared bath, and a room with communal/dorm bath?
Private bath refers to the type of bathroom, not single occupancy
Private Bath Room: There is a bathroom in that one room that is not shared between or with any other rooms. The highest rate tier of Ghost Ranch lodging.
Semi-private/shared: There is a bathroom between two rooms that is shared by the occupants of the two adjoining sleeping rooms. These rooms will only be used as family or group suites, not to be shared by unknown neighbors as in the past.
Communal/dorm: There is a communal bathroom/shower in the lodging building and participants will need to exit their room to reach these facilities.
I EAT A VEGAN/GLUTEN-FREE/DAIRY-FREE (ETC.) DIET. WHAT ARE MY MEAL OPTIONS?
- The ranch Dining Hall serves three meals a day on a fixed schedule. We offer a vegetarian option at each meal. While the Dining Hall offers gluten-free items and vegan dishes at some meals, we cannot guarantee that these options will be available for each meal. Let us know about this need in your registration notes. If it is necessary for a guest to eat a specific diet or if a guest has food allergies, the surest option is to bring personal food items to the ranch. There are refrigerators available for guest use in a few common/public spaces.
Instructors
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Jessie GrayJessie Gray has over 35 years of theatrical credits from coast-to-coast as an actor, director, producer and choreographer. She’s the founder of Flying Pig Improv in Wichita, KS, and she’s the current Improv & Theater Games Instructor at Wichita State University. Prior to moving back to Wichita in 2018, she lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for 25 years. After intensive study, she taught improv classes and directed house teams at Pan Theater in Oakland. She was also a regular performing troupe member of Awkward Face there, and Flash Mob Musical Improv in San Francisco.