Master Class in Long-Form: Find the Scene

Do you feel like you get stuck in the same boring talking head scenes where nothing really happens?   Do your scenes lose steam in the middle? Do you ever feel lost and unsure in your scenes? In this 6-week virtual course we’ll focus on developing the skills to create dynamic and engaging scenes that tap into your imagination and grab the attention of the audience. Learn to move past the talking heads and get to the heart of any scene. You will receive useful tips, personalized coaching, and individual feedback for improving your long-form performances.

 

About Betsaida

Betsaida is a veteran improviser with 14 years of experience in performing and teaching improv. She began performing with ComedySportz and is an alum of the renowned iO-Chicago Improv Training Program and Bay Area Theatre Sports (BATS) in San Francisco. In 2011 she co-founded Blacktop Comedy Club in Rocklin, CA, and developed improv training curriculum and facilitated weekly community improv workshops. She has taught improv workshops across the nation, held corporate improv training workshops and helped countless individuals foster a “yes, and” mindset. 

 

She currently performs (yes, even virtually)  improv at the Sacramento Comedy Spot as a cast member of Anti-Cooperation League (the longest running improv show in Sacramento), Masters of Rap Improv, and Improv Jazz. For more information visit www.betsaidalebron.com. She is also the founder and owner of ImprovEQ, a company that uses improv to coach professional teams in how to be more collaborative and work more effectively as a unit. For more information visit www.improvEQ.org. 

 

What makes an improv class with Betsaida different?

If you’re not outside your comfort zone, you won’t learn anything. Betsaida’s approach to teaching provides the voice that challenges and stretches you past what you thought you were capable of. Taking an improv class with Betsaida will stretch you; you’ll bend but you won’t break. She makes it comfortable to be uncomfortable. This is what some recent students had to say about improv with Betsaida:

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“Betsaida is a wonderful instructor because she is thoughtful and delivers information in a way that sticks and is practical. She creates a safe environment where everyone feels comfortable owning their insecurities as well as their successes.”
- Sara A.

 

“Organized and creative and adaptable and inclusive and fun! Her enthusiasm for improv AND how it helps improve life overall shows in the way she teaches. She is most definitely passionate about improv and acting but she teaches so that the information sticks and applies to everyone in a unique individual way”
- Aeriel H.

 

“Betsaida LeBron really makes an effort to connect with each and every student on a level they personally comprehend.”
- Teo M.

 

FAQs

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Are there minimum age requirements for this class?

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You must be 18+ to attend this class.

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Who is this workshop for? Are there any prerequisites to this class?

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This class is for experienced improvisers looking to sharpen and expand their performance skills. Previous stage performance required. 

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Can I purchase this class as a gift for someone?

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Absolutely, this improv class would make a wonderful gift! It’s a great investment for actors/performers to hone their craft.

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How does improv work online?

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Surprisingly great! This course curriculum has been specifically designed to work virtually. Students will be acting in front of their computer camera, sometimes sitting, sometimes standing, sometimes moving.

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This class will be hosted via Zoom. You will need to download the Zoom app before class. Every student will need to be on camera and with a microphone (mobile devices can work as well).

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How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

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Contact Betsaida at improv.betsaida@gmail.com or call (916) 573-0301