This class covers the fundamentals of performing musical improv online. This includes preparing your setup for online musical singing, basic singing technique, rhyming, going from scenic improv into improvised song, adapting styles, and ensemble work. This class culminates into a show at the end of the term!

Date/Time: Tuesdays March 2 – April 6, 2021 @ 7-10 PM CT (GMT-5)
Instructor: Nelson Velazquez
Tuition: $150 USD (payment plans available)
Location: Online via Zoom
Note: Class requires 4 students minimum to run.

About the instructor:
Nelson Velazquez has been involved in improvisational theatre for the last 15 years. He is currently the Artistic Director of Salsation Theatre Company, a 20+ year old Latino theatre company specializing in sketch and improv comedy. He currently serves as head musical director for Los Improviachis, an improvised musical mariachi band. He has trained and performed at Second City Training Center, The Annoyance Theatre, and ComedySportz Chicago and has performed with various groups across the country. He’s also a former associate producer for the Chicago Improv Festival. Nelson was also the founder of the improv program at Crown Point Community Theatre and is currently the CEO for Improductions, LLC. He’s taught workshops across the country including The Baltimore Improv Festival, The Chicago Improv Festival, The San Jose Improv Festival, The San Diego Improv Festival The Trill Comedy Festival, Melanin LatinX Comedy Festival, and The Grand Rapids Improv Festival. He is also serves as faculty at Second City Chicago.