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Whether you are polishing your performance skills or exploring something new, you will have a great time in a fun, fast-paced, and encouraging environment. Matthew Loren Cohen was hired in 2009 by Chicago’s famed Second City to music direct a revue aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines’ Gem. Since that time, he has worked steadily for the Second City, including music directing and writing music for Second City revues at such regional theaters as Arizona Theatre Company, Baltimore’s Centerstage, Actors Theatre of Louisville and Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.

Basics of Musical Improvisation, June 2 and June 9, 9:30 AM – 12 PM, with Matthew Loren Cohen. For registration information, visit http://ticketing.cincyplay.com/auxiliary/auxlisting.aspx.

Playhouse in the Park is offering improvisation workshops with the cast of SECOND CITY DOES CINCINNATI 2: MORE PRIDE, LESS PORK.

This spring and summer, cast members of Second City will be offering improvisation workshops for interested actors of all levels, from novices to experienced improvisers. Whether you are polishing your performance skills or exploring something new, you will have a great time, in a fun, fast-paced, and encouraging environment.

Class Schedule:

• Improvisation for the Non-Actor 1, May 14, 8-9:30PM
• Improvisation for the Non-Actor 2, May 21, 8-9:30PM
• Basics of Musical Improvisation, June 2 and June 9, 9:30AM-12PM
• Building a Character through Improvisation, June 11, 6:30-9PM
• Improvisation for Teens, June 11, 6:30-9PM
• The First Two Minutes, June 16, 9:30 AM – 12PM
• Long-Form Improvisation, June 25, 6:30-9PM

For registration details, visit http://ticketing.cincyplay.com/auxiliary/psDetail.aspx?psn=13282

Note: If you’re interested in any of these classes, act soon. When these classes were offered the last time the Second City cast was in town, registrations filled up quickly.