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Washington and Lee University

Washington and Lee University

Theater Games of Viola Spolin: Grandmother of American Improvisational Theater

Masterclass Led by Jeanmarie Collins

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4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Johnson Theatre, Lenfest Hall
Tickets are not required.

Jeanmarie Collins


W&L Theater and Dance invite you to a Masterclass led by Jeanmarie Collins on Theater Games of Viola Spolin, the “Grandmother of American Improvisational Theater” on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the Johnson Theatre. All are invited. The Viola Spolin technique teaches theater to students through improvisational exercises. These exercises were the basis of the work of Second City in Chicago.