JTS BROWN  class

The JTS Brown is a unique form of improv.
Challenging but rewarding, complex yet freeing, JTS Brown is renowned as one of the most unique improv forms ever created. Highly theatrical in its form, it originated in the late ‘90s in Chicago by a 14-person ensemble formed by Jason Sudeikis and Ike Barinholtz. JTS Brown demands complete concentration and absolute support from its players. A large ensemble creates an interesting packaging for strong scene work by following dream logic and utilizing physical transformations.

Why take the JTS Brown class?
The JTS Brown is different, experimental, and infectiously inspiring. It is a philosophy of play more than anything else. It is organic,  physically active and relies primarily on spontaneity (vs being in your head). You won’t have time to go into your head.  It utilizes a level of group mind that is amazing. Taking a JTS Brown class should have many artistic take-aways for you in and of itself. Your improv skills should bump up a notch given the demands of the form.

The materials below will give you more information. FB message me if you have other questions.

Carolyn
ImprovNow.org

P.S. On a more personal note: In 2016 I saw my first JTS Brown performance. I was mesmerized. It felt like I was watching a dream. I experienced it on a visceral level. It was like no improv I had ever seen before. That experience led me to train with Craig Cackowski in Fall 2017 and fueled my interest in sharing this experience within our improv community. — Carolyn Cole

There is a local group that performs the JTS Brown (not connected to this class). If you’re curious — The Echoes present: The JTS Brown 2-16-2018

JTS BROWN REFS

http://wiki.improvresourcecenter.com/index.php/J.T.S._Brown
This will give you an overview of the history of the show as well as a list of things that we’ll be focusing on within the form.

A performance of JTS Brown by the Vancouver Improv Festival international in 2012.