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The Magnet Theater Core Curriculum
The Magnet Theater core curriculum offers a complete improv education. A solid foundation in improv fundamentals coupled with ample performance opportunities, which empower students to become great performers.

Each level builds on the previous level to ensure an enriching and rewarding experience with improv. The core curriculum consists of three levels culminating with a Senior Project, an advanced study of long form followed by a 4-week run ofshows.

Level One: The Principles of Improv

Level Two: Intro to Long Form

Level Three: Long Form Intensive

Level Four: Senior Project-Advanced Study of Long Forms

After the completion of The Magnet Theater Core Curriculum, students will be eligible to apply for The Magnet Theater Conservatory.

All students must start at Level One.


NEW!!!!!! FREE INTRO TO IMPROV with Armando Diaz NEW!!!!!!
Never taken an improv class before? Well here is your chance to try it out for free. Magnet offers you the chance to try before you buy with Armando Diaz and Megan Gray. No experience required. Open to all. Limit 16 students
Availability: OPEN
Instructors:
Armando Diaz

Date: January 25
Day:
Sunday
Time: 10am-noon
Price: FREE
Location: Magnet Theater, 254 W 29th St btw 7th and 8th

Remember: Your registration is not complete until you have paid your tuition.


MAGNET IMPROV LAB

Finding it difficult to commit to an eight week session? Then this is the class for you! Feel free to drop in to any of these workshops with Mark Grenier.

Experiment with improv in ways that complement your classes. Each week the Magnet Improv Lab explores the fundementals of long-form improvisation and introduces advanced exercises to challenge improvisers at any level.

Availability: ALWAYS OPEN
Instructor:
Mark Grenier
Day: Saturdays
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Price: $10 per class - cash only please!
Location:
Magnet Theater 254 W 29th Street btwn 7th/8th Ave

Note: No need to register online. This is a drop in class. Pay as you go. Cash only please!


DROP-IN IMPROV FOR TEENS with Louie Pearlman
Designed specifically for students 11 years and up, of all experience levels, to learn and explore the fundamentals of comedy improvisation in a fun, supportive and positive environment. You will play games and exercises that teach you to be spontaneous, make discoveries, and grow as a creative individual and as part of a team.

This is a drop-in class, so come to as many or as few classes as your schedule allows, and pay as you go! If you just want to give improv a try, come to one class to get a taste of what improv is like. If you are interested in taking your comedy skills further, many exercises in the class will build off of previous classes, allowing the group to build towards more advanced improv games and forms.

Improv is a great tool for building self-confidence and your artistic voice, it's also an awesome way to meet other people and have fun outside of school!

Availability: Starts October 17th
Instructor:
Louie Pearlman
Day: Fridays
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00 pm
Price: $10 per class - cash only please!
Location:
Magnet Theater 254 W 29th Street btwn 7th/8th Ave

Note: No need to register online. This is a drop in class. Pay as you go. Cash only please.


LEVEL ONE: Principles of Improv   NOW $249 instead of $299!!!
Introduces and explores the fundamental principles of improvisation specific to the Magnet Theater. Exercises in agreement,commitment, spontaneity and listening will help build a valuable foundation for you as a confident performer and human being. 8 weeks of class followed by a graduation performance. Limit 16 students.

NEW!!!!!! LEVEL 1 with Mark Grenier NEW!!!!!!
Availability: OPEN
Instructor:
Mark Grenier
Dates: January 29 - March 19
Day:
Thursdays
Time: 7-10pm
Price: $249
Location:
Pearl Studios 500 8th Avenue 4th Floor, between 35th/36th Sts
Class Show: Friday March 20th 7pm


For specific dates and locations click here.

Remember: Your registration is not complete until you have paid your tuition.

 

NEW!!!!!! LEVEL 1 with Megan Gray and Armando Diaz NEW!!!!!!
Availability: OPEN
Instructor:
Megan Gray
Dates: February 10 - March 31
Day:
Tuesdays
Time: 7-10pm
Price: $249
Location:
Ripley Grier 520 8th Ave 16th fl, btw 36th & 37th St Studio 16P
Class Show: Tuesday April 7th 7pm


For specific dates and locations click here.

Remember: Your registration is not complete until you have paid your tuition.


LEVEL TWO: Intro to Long Form
Apply the principles of improv to the components of long form structures. Exercises in scene work, group games, opening games and The Harold will reinforce basic skills and prepare you for various long form structures. 8 weeks followed by a graduation performance. Limit 16 students. Pre-requisite: Magnet Level One

Note: Armando Diaz no longer teaches Level 2

NEW!!!!!! LEVEL TWO NEW!!!!!!
Availability: OPEN
Instructor:
Louis Kornfeld
Dates: January 17- March 7th
Day:
Saturdays
Time: 12- 3 pm
Price: $299
Location: Pearl Studios 500 8th Avenue 4th Floor, between 35th/36th Sts
Class Show: Friday March 13 7:00 pm
Remember: Your registration is not complete until you have paid your tuition.

For specific dates and locations click here.


LEVEL THREE: Long Form Intensive
Master long form components to create dynamic forms such as The Harold, The Time Dash, The Mono Scene and The Montage. 8 weeks followed by a graduation performance. Limit 16 students. Pre-requisite: Magnet Level Two

NEW!!!!!! LEVEL THREE NEW!!!!!!
Availability: 4 Spots Left!
Instructor:
James Eason
Dates: January 13 - March 3
Day:
Tuesdays
Time: 7-10 pm
Price: $299
Location: