FREESTYLE TEEN SUPREME

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FREESTYLE TEEN SUPREME: Intro to Freestyle Rap

Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 2:00PM

FREE

120 minutes

Recommended for children ages 12-17

FLS+ is teaming up with Chelsea Factory to create an inspiring introduction to improv and hip hop for youth aged 12 to 17. Led by Broadway performers and improv pros, this FREE two-hour workshop gives participants hands-on experience with freestyle rap, beatboxing, and storytelling in a safe, supportive environment. Register now to reserve a spot - space is limited!

From cast and creators of the Tony Award-winning Broadway show Freestyle Love Supreme, FLS+ helps individuals and companies flex their mental muscles through joyful musicality and improvisation.


About the October 15 Facilitators
Jay C. Ellis "JEllis J" is honored to be a member of FLS+, repping LGBTQ+ perspectives in hip-hop! Broadway/Tour: “Freestyle Love Supreme,” Off-Broadway: “Black Hole Wedding” (Signature), “Saturday Night Fever” (TRW). Regional: “Passing Strange,” “Chess” (Playhouse Square). Film: “Wormwood Falling” (Shriek Theatre), “Poncho” (Corin Michalski), “Interrogation” (Stephen Caple Jr.). Created/Directed: “BARS,” hip-hop musical; Playhouse Square & Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory of Music (alma Mater). Instructor@ FLSAcademy. Gratitude@ Vicky, Scott, Greg, Dr. Weagraff #BWMT! Love@ Kyle, Woof@ Bagley. Mama&Pops forever. Instagram: @Jellis14; Twitter: @Too_JEllis; Website: jayellis.net.

Stephanie Rae has been studying traditional and musical improv for twelve years. She’s directed a Boyz II Men themed show for UCB's Del Close Marathon, guest played with everyone from the Groundlings to ComedySportz, and spent five years teaching after-school improv to kids from ages 4-14. These days, she directs the Black Improv Alliance, performing with and teaching improvisers from Louisiana to Liverpool, and explores the science of play as a curriculum designer and facilitator for FLS+. She also has a law degree from Georgetown - but mostly uses it to win arguments online.

Health and Safety Protocols

• Masks are optional for this event.

• While Chelsea Factory strongly recommends vaccination against COVID-19, proof of vaccination is not currently required for audience entrance to performances and public programs.

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