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upcoming event: parents night out

Parent’s Night Out: Adult Improv with Jonathan Keaton!

Date: Friday, April 11th

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Steps Dance Center


Parents, it’s time for a well-deserved night out! Join us for an evening of laughter, creativity, and fun with an Improv Comedy Class led by the hilarious Jonathan Keaton. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just looking to break out of your shell, this class is the perfect way to let loose, try something new, and enjoy a night of spontaneous entertainment.


Come solo or bring a partner—just be ready for a night full of unexpected twists, big laughs, and great company. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to unwind and play!

🔹 No experience necessary

🔹Light refreshments provided

🔹Limited spots available—sign up today!

Reserve your spot now and get ready to laugh the night away! 

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on-Camera acting, improv, & Stand up Comedy

Whether you are looking to take the stage or screen, our acting & comedy classes will help you evolve as a performer. Improv & Stand-Up students will have opportunities throughout the year to perform for friends & family! Class sizes are limited. 

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theatre department director

Jonathan Keaton

Jonathan is a Chicago native and alum of the Second City National Touring Company and has performed with other organizations including MPAACT, I.O. Chicago, CIC Theater & The Annoyance Theater. He has kept busy with film & television roles in “Chicago Code”, “Chicago Fire”, “Chicago P.D. & Showtimes “The Chi” & “My Names is Jerry” as well

Jonathan is a Chicago native and alum of the Second City National Touring Company and has performed with other organizations including MPAACT, I.O. Chicago, CIC Theater & The Annoyance Theater. He has kept busy with film & television roles in “Chicago Code”, “Chicago Fire”, “Chicago P.D. & Showtimes “The Chi” & “My Names is Jerry” as well as voice-over (radio) for Comcast, McDonalds & Coors Light.  An instructor of improv and on-camera acting for the past 15 years he has taught students with The Second City Training Center, School of Performing Arts, Waldorf School of DuPage & Artful Impact. 

2024-2025 theatre department classes

Improv & Stand Up shows 2024-2025

10/19/2024

Halloween Hijinks

7pm

-

9pm

Steps Dance Center

10/19/2024

Halloween Hijinks

7pm

-

9pm

Steps Dance Center

12/15/2024

Holiday Hijinks

7pm

-

9pm

Benet Academy

12/15/2024

Holiday Hijinks

7pm

-

9pm

Benet Academy

3/8/2025

Spring Showcase

7pm

-

9pm

Steps Dance Center

3/8/2025

Spring Showcase

7pm

-

9pm

Steps Dance Center

5/31/2025

End of the Year Showcase

7pm

-

9pm

Steps Dance Center

5/31/2025

End of the Year Showcase

7pm

-

9pm

Steps Dance Center

class descriptions

On-Camera Acting

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Notebook, Pen, Focus and willingness to push past their comfort zone.

WHAT IT IS:

  • For young actors with an interest in Film & TV. Working both on and off camera students learn camera technique, how to read copy, hit the mark, how to slate and prep for an on-camera audition.

WHAT TO EXPECT  

  • Class exercises will are filmed and reviewed in class weekly.
  • Use of improv, simulated auditions, technique review, blocking with a strong emphasis on students learning how to relax and be themselves on camera.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Bring a notebook & Pen to every class
  • Come dressed ready to move
  • Silence when the camera is running and others are performing

Improv

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Shoes and clothes you can move in.  


WHAT IT IS:

No experience needed! This class introduces the basics of improv with a focus on finding your voice, communicating with others and the principles of “yes and”. Students learn how to work together to create improvised scenes, characters and voices in a supportive environment using a variety of improv games & exercises.


STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Listening Listening aaaaaand more listening. 😊
  • Supporting other performers
  • Fearless Fun

Advanced Improv

 REQUIREMENTS:

  • 1 year minimum of improv training. 

Details:

All of the basics of improv will continue to be built upon and refined but this class will push their skills closer to expert/performance levels.  This invite only class will work on the student’s ability to introduce games, navigate suggestions of all types from the audience, introduce games, build detailed characters and continue learning the nuances of short-form, long-form and game oriented improv. 

Instructor is Jonathan Keaton:

  • The Second City Touring Company Alumni
  • The Second City Training Center Instructor Alumni
  • I.O. Chicago Training Center Graduate and performer
  • Playground Theater Chicago Performer
  • CIC Theater Performer 
  • The Second City Diversity & Inclusion – performer and instructor
  • Annoyance Theater performer for multiple shows
  • The Second City Works Asst. Facilitator for their professional development program

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Listening Listening aaaaaan more listening. 😊
  • Supporting other performers
  • Character work outside of class
  • Goal oriented mindset focused on “what does the show need” instead of a “me first” approach.

Stand Up Comedy

REQUIREMENTS:

  • 2 section notebook preferable size is 8.75 x 5.75

WHAT IT IS:

  • Students are fully imersed in the process of creating comedy designed for the world of stand-up comedy. They will be writing material for themselves as well as the other students in the class. Writing, re-writing & refinement of material, technique and delivery are major components of this class.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Constant creation of new material IN and OUT of class.
  • Supporting other performers
  • Fearless Fun

4054 Fox Valley Center Dr. 

Aurora, IL 60504

(630) 499-5678

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