ANDTheatre Company (Artistic New Directions) is dedicated to developing new works for performance -- plays, solo shows, acts and whatever else talented people might do to engage an audience. AND offers artists of all levels the opportunity to acquire new skills as well as develop, workshop and produce projects.
As a large number of our members have experience improvising, there is a special interest in works and formats derived from the pioneering explorations by Viola Spolin, Paul Sills and Del Close. Written projects exclusive of improvisation are also encouraged and welcome.
AND supports performing artists and their projects from inspiration through perspiration to production by providing rehearsal and performance space, offering educational opportunities with world-class teachers and mentors at subsidized prices, and helping actors, writers, directors and designers find and collaborate with each other.
Mission
To develop and present new theatrical works in fully staged productions that ignite the theatergoer’s mind, heart and imagination; productions that strike out in artistic new directions.
To build and sustain a community of theatre artists and their collaborators;
To provide that community with artistic and technical resources from inspiration to production;
To explore and expand the possibilities of improvisation as a performing skill and as a means of creating scripted works.
Sample list of projects produced and/or developed through AND
A Life in Her Day written and performed by Hilary Chaplain
A Time to Dance and Lilia! written and performed by Libby Skala
Bluff and Immoral Imperatives by Jeffrey Sweet
Buon Natale, Bruno written and performed by Terianne Falcone
Church and Oil written and performed by Gary Austin
Look Me in the Eyes written by Margo Hammond
Love Games and Wash & Dry by Kristine Niven
Sophie Tucker Project written and performed by Carol Fox Prescott
That Dorothy Parker written and performed by Carol Lempert
Reviews of ANDTheatre Company
(4.7-star rating across
149 reviews)
Virtual Improv Workshop
Reviewed by Edward S. on 5/14/2021
It was a great experience. I love the challenge of improve and the uncertain.
Virtual Improv Workshop
Reviewed by Joe O. on 3/3/2021
For my first class, the instructor and participants were very welcoming and provided a real good insight into the world of improv.
I hope to do it again!
Virtual Improv Workshop
Reviewed by Carla E. on 11/18/2020
It was fun!
Virtual Improv Workshop
Anonymous review on 9/9/2020
Super fun and no pressure at all :)
Virtual Improv Workshop
Anonymous review on 8/20/2020
Firstly, the class was 90 minutes rather than 60 (and even ran over) so even better value than it looks.
Secondly, I have been to improv classes before but learnt a lot from this one. It was a drop-in class for people of all abilities (from first timers to people who have been doing it for years) but everyone took away something, and the teacher was good and highlighting ways to improve without sounding at all negative. And the standard was pretty decent.
Free Improv Workshop
Anonymous review on 3/18/2018
Really fun class and the instructor was engaging and welcoming! They are very strict about not letting people who arrive a bit late participate, which was disappointing since I came with a friend. I understand their policy but with such a small group, it would have been easy to be a bit more flexible. Because we weren't able to fully participate, we ended up leaving early.
Free Improv Workshop
Reviewed by Sergio G. on 3/14/2018
Dave is amazing.
Free Improv Workshop
Reviewed by Sandhya P. on 2/28/2018
That was really a great experience. Nice to meet people and laugh with them even everybody was new to each other. Instructor Scotty is great and he know the simple way of explaining the things.
I will join this kind of classes again n again and recommend people to go for it
Free Improv Workshop
Reviewed by keren S. on 2/23/2018
The class was great. I learned so much and cant wait for the next one.
Free Improv Workshop
Reviewed by Katie K. on 1/3/2018
Loved it!
Free Improv Workshop
Reviewed by Sasha K. on 11/16/2017
Never done any improv before and this was a perfect and fun intro.
Free Improv Workshop
Anonymous review on 11/16/2017
Really enjoyed that this class was for all levels in a comfortable and non intimidating environment
Free Improv Workshop
Anonymous review on 8/4/2017
Love it! Learned so much and everyone in the class was so welcoming! Plan on going again.
Free Improv Workshop
Anonymous review on 7/20/2017
Irene was great. She made me feel comfortable and created a nice space for everyone to be themselves. I messed up a few times but everyone supported me.
Free Improv Workshop
Anonymous review on 6/29/2017
Always love Scotty Watson's class.
Free Improv Workshop
Anonymous review on 6/8/2017
It's great
Free Improv Workshop
Anonymous review on 6/1/2017
Awesome class! Wonderful opportunity to challenge and stretch yourself creatively and emotionally.
Students who have taken classes at ANDTheatre Company have had positive experiences and felt that they learned a lot from the courses. Many students mentioned that the classes were fun and enjoyable, providing a comfortable and non-intimidating environment for all levels of participants. The instructors were praised for their ability to create a welcoming atmosphere and their skill in teaching improv techniques. Students appreciated that the classes were interactive and provided practical skills such as improving public speaking and conversation skills, and feeling more comfortable around others. Overall, students found the classes to be insightful and valuable, with many expressing a desire to continue attending future classes.
Quotes:
- "The class was great. I learned so much and can't wait for the next one."
- "I took this class to improve public speaking and conversation skills. The key is to commit. Love the class, and would recommend it to anybody."
- "It was a great class, definitely helped me deal with my stage fright and all-around anxiety."
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