Looking to take your improv skills to the next level? Ever been in the middle of a particularly emotional scene and just wanted to burst into song? Well, this workshop may strike a chord (or two) with you! Sing It! A Musical Improv Workshop will offer an introductory dive into the basic building blocks of musical improv, focusing on a series of exercises and song structures that will have you creating beautiful and hilarious songs on the spot in no time! No prior musical improv training is required to attend. Whether you’re just dipping your toes in for the first time or brushing up on your skills, you’re in for a fun-filled evening that will leave you feeling like you’re on Broadway singing the made-up songs in your hearts!
About the Instructors
EMILY LAVERDIERE first fell in love with improv at an early age while growing up in Beverly, but musical improv is by far her truest passion. Since beginning her formal training at Improv Boston back in 2011, she has been performing musical improv with various groups worldwide, from Boston all the way to Cape Town, South Africa. Emily is a graduate of Salem State University’s theatre performance program and has written book and lyrics for multiple full-length musicals staged throughout the Boston area. In addition to coaching independent musical improv teams, she is currently a cast member of Union Comedy’s “Mish Mash”, an all-ages musical adventure, and Catalyst Comedy’s “Dirty Disney”, a very much NOT all-ages show where improvised parodies of your favorite Disney songs may or may not ruin your childhood.
STEVE GILBANE has been teaching musical improv since 2000 to improvisers yearning to incorporate song stylings into their improv skill set. He joined ImprovBoston in 1992, when he helped that cast create their signature 1-act improvised musical, spun from a famous story and list of musical styles from the audience. He has taught musical improv to troupes, high schools, and festivals across the continent, as well as being a resident instructor at ImprovBoston. He has written music for 11 of ImprovBoston’s annual Halloween Gorefest scripted musical extravaganzas. He attended Berklee College of Music for Film Scoring, and has composed the score for the documentary series Slatersville, for which he won 2 New England Emmys
Essex Improv Code of Conduct
Essex Improv is a safe and inclusive space. We uphold our community standards for the safety and security of our students and teacher. We have the right to terminate a member based on any breach of our code of conduct. Code of Conduct Essex Improv Does Not Tolerate Discrimination, Harassment or Sexual Harassment. Essex Improv prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation,gender, gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran or military status.