Aviator Sports and Events Center and The Kings Bay Y has partnered with Leif’s Improv & Acting Playhouse to introduce acting and improv classes.

Creator, founder, and director Leif Riddell is a professional working actor, SEL Specialist, Professional Improv instructor, writer, director, and personal life coach with over 20 years in the film, TV, and entertainment industry, and in the New York City Public and Private school system. 

The Playhouse and Inspiration &Empowerment Center offer a variety of ongoing or seasonal classes in improvisation, Improv Social Emotional Learning, acting, on camera training, scene study, audition / cold reading process, vocals, and movement.

The Playhouse encourages and allows students to explore and take chances with their acting and performing. The Playhouse uses improvisational exercises and games to help students discover and develop their creative skills. While building confidence and self-esteem, Leif and other specialists will walk students through all the outstanding techniques that will help enable them to feel more powerful and comfortable.

Improv./ Intro to Acting Classes: 

In a Fun, Safe and Creative Environment Students are introduced to Leif’s Unique and Proven Approach of Using Improvisational Games and Exercises to create characters and scenes at the moment. Alongside Creating and Developing Characters students learn Emotional work, Vocal projection, Objects, Physical comedy, Status, and most important the “Yes and” Technique.  As they go thru this process they will build confidence and self-esteem, over come fears, stress, and worry, as they discover and develop their creative talents. This is a fun filled class for Actors, Writers, Directors of all ages and levels.

Audition/Cold Reading Classes:

This advanced class focuses on the Audition and Cold Reading Process. Students will be taught and coached on Leif’s Unique Sight Reading Technique. Leif’s step-by-step process prepares students on how to quickly breakdown the scene get off the page and create what is needed to book a job in this highly competitive business. Leif’s proven approach will help students prepare for Auditioning In the Film, TV, and Entertainment industry. This class is a must for those that want to start Auditioning for Films, TV, and Theater.

Adult Improv Therapy Class:

Adult  Improv. Therapy is a laugh a minute class that will make you an instant Improv. addict, and have you feeling better after each one you take. Leif’s Proven techniques bring out the very best in each and every one that participates.  In a fun, safe, environment, you will be coached and shown ways to improve your social interactions with people, how to adjust and take action in high pressure situations, improve your public speaking and listening skills, and empower and awaken your true self.  This fun and highly educational class, helps you with breaking down any inhibition you may have, and allows you to tap into your creative insight.  By the time you finish classes you will become more empowered, confident, creative, and closer to the person you always wanted to be. This is a must class for Adults that are looking to add more excitement, wisdom, and humor into their lives. Warning: This class can change your life! See for yourself.

Commercial / On Camera Acting:

This class uses Leif’s Unique Process and Approach to On Camera and Commercial acting. In each class we create, break down, and better understand Commercial copy. We then use that copy for the students to act on camera. They will be coached on all areas of acting on camera. From Close up shots, to the Master and the two shot, students will fully understand all aspects of being on camera. This process helps prepare the Actor for Commercial Auditioning and On Camera Hosting. A must for anybody looking to do Commercial or On Camera Acting.

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