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Merlin Works

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Founded at the Salvage Vanguard Theater in 2008 by longtime Austin Improviser Shana Merlin, The Merlin Works Institute for Improvisation teaches improv comedy classes in shortform (think: Whose Line Is It Anyways?) and narrative longform improv (think: Curb Your Enthusiasm.) We provide a relaxed and safe environment for people to remember how to play, take risks, connect with others, be more creative and have more fun. Our students are having so much fun, in fact, that they are surprised to find out how much their improv training helps them in performance, presentations, interviews, writing, professional life, and personal relationships.

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    Merlin Works

    2803 Manor Rd
    Austin, TX 78722

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    05/16/12- 07/11/12	Improv 101: The Spirit of Play Salvage Vanguard Theater Improv 101: The Spirit of Play Presented by Merlin Works at Salvage Vanguard Theater May 16-July 11, 2012 Learn the fundamentals of improvisation. The class’s interactive exercises build listening and communication skills, heighten awareness and teach you how to be more playful, spontaneous and flexible. Play short form improv games in a fun and safe environment. (8 meetings. Class size limit = 16)
    05/14/12- 07/09/12	Improvised Singing 101: Improvised Songs Salvage Vanguard Theater Improvised Singing 101: Improvised Songs Presented by Merlin Works at Salvage Vanguard Theater May 14-July 9, 2012 Have fun making up your own songs with a live musical improviser every week. We will cover topics such as rhyming, song structure, song styles, song presentation, lyrics, duets, short form singing games, and communicating with the musical improviser. It’s like karaoke, but you make up your own words! This is one of our most popular classes and only gets offered once or twice a year. You don’t need to be a great singer to take this class, you just need to enjoy singing. (8...
    05/14/12- 07/09/12	Improvised Singing 101: Improvised Songs Salvage Vanguard Theater Improvised Singing 101: Improvised Songs Presented by Merlin Works at Salvage Vanguard Theater May 14-July 9, 2012 Have fun making up your own songs with a live musical improviser every week. We will cover topics such as rhyming, song structure, song styles, song presentation, lyrics, duets, short form singing games, and communicating with the musical improviser. It’s like karaoke, but you make up your own words! This is one of our most popular classes and only gets offered once or twice a year. You don’t need to be a great singer to take this class, you just need to enjoy singing. (8...

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  • Current Events

    05/16/12- 07/11/12	Improv 101: The Spirit of Play Salvage Vanguard Theater Improv 101: The Spirit of Play Presented by Merlin Works at Salvage Vanguard Theater May 16-July 11, 2012 Learn the fundamentals of improvisation. The class’s interactive exercises build listening and communication skills, heighten awareness and teach you how to be more playful, spontaneous and flexible. Play short form improv games in a fun and safe environment. (8 meetings. Class size limit = 16)
    05/14/12- 07/09/12	Improvised Singing 101: Improvised Songs Salvage Vanguard Theater Improvised Singing 101: Improvised Songs Presented by Merlin Works at Salvage Vanguard Theater May 14-July 9, 2012 Have fun making up your own songs with a live musical improviser every week. We will cover topics such as rhyming, song structure, song styles, song presentation, lyrics, duets, short form singing games, and communicating with the musical improviser. It’s like karaoke, but you make up your own words! This is one of our most popular classes and only gets offered once or twice a year. You don’t need to be a great singer to take this class, you just need to enjoy singing. (8...
    05/14/12- 07/09/12	Improvised Singing 101: Improvised Songs Salvage Vanguard Theater Improvised Singing 101: Improvised Songs Presented by Merlin Works at Salvage Vanguard Theater May 14-July 9, 2012 Have fun making up your own songs with a live musical improviser every week. We will cover topics such as rhyming, song structure, song styles, song presentation, lyrics, duets, short form singing games, and communicating with the musical improviser. It’s like karaoke, but you make up your own words! This is one of our most popular classes and only gets offered once or twice a year. You don’t need to be a great singer to take this class, you just need to enjoy singing. (8...

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    05/06/12	Free Intro to Improv Class Salvage Vanguard Theater
    03/27/12- 05/22/12	Merlin Works Improv 101: The Spirit of Play Salvage Vanguard Theater
    03/21/12- 05/09/12	Merlin Works Improv Lab Salvage Vanguard Theater
    03/19/12- 05/07/12	IMPROV 101 CLASS: The Spirit of Play Salvage Vanguard Theater
    03/04/12	Free Intro to Improv Class Salvage Vanguard Theater
    03/04/12- 04/15/12	IMPROV MIXER: Mix, Meet, Mingle, Play, Audition Salvage Vanguard Theater
    02/12/12	Merlin Works Monthly Improv Mixer Salvage Vanguard Theater
    01/24/12- 03/20/12	Merlin Works IMPROV 101 CLASS: The Spirit of Play Salvage Vanguard Theater
    01/08/12	Free Intro to Improv Class Salvage Vanguard Theater
    01/08/12	Free Intro to Improv Class Salvage Vanguard Theater
    10/30/11	Merlin Works IMPROV MIXER: Mix, Meet, Mingle, Play, Audition Salvage Vanguard Theater

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