Often in improv we tend to stick with just doing two person scenes. But what if we added more players? What if we were okay doing scenes with 4, 5, 8, or even 20 people? In this workshop we will discover how to create scenes with large numbers of people and how we can develop an ensemble.

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A new system of creating truth-driven drama in improvisation, that has real impact, every time, whether for longform or short.

Usually, improvised dramatic longforms fall short of the impact that scripted theatre can deliver, because performers rush for the first available problems to address, and the first available connections to make, rather than the underlying issues and the connections that naturally arise. The result is, at best, limited variety, and most commonly, melodrama.

In this new system, players learn how to allow several potential issues to arise, without locking themselves into a path, immediately, building deeper dimensions to their characters and relationships, in scenework that is more true to life. As the scene, or the longform progresses, players learn to find the most meaningful issues that matter to an audience and a scene partner, raise the stakes of these issues, and most importantly, how resist a melodramatic solution and deliver a powerful, authentic result.

People would tend to think improv is a blank page to be filled. To me, Improv is a page, already written in invisible ink that you only have to read. Improv is not a creative effort, it's an abitliy of the artist to be present and open enough to be the receptacle and the medium of the art. In this class I'll give you Improv glasses to see everything, we'll read the scenes, the space, the objects and of course our partners. Everything is already there, there's nothing to be created or invented. There's just momentum to be revealed.

How do you make a scene that everyone understands in a language that you just made up on a spot? The workshop will spread your acting tool-set and will allow you making funny scenes in a split second.

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What is a game of an improv scene? How do we make a scene funny and interesting without ruining a relationship and other aspects of the scene? At this workshop we'll be focusing on discovering the Game in our improv scenes as well as everyday situations and establishing a pattern of actions that will justify or heighten the Game and help us build a solid and interesting scene.

Level: intermediate +

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We will work on objects, accessories, costumes, places,... everything that creates a visual universe in your improvs. The idea is to use this universe as a tool to help the construction of your story instead of adding it on top of everyting else. Thus making things more simple instead of more complicated. Accessories (object work) can give the actors an opportunity to show their emotions and go deep in them. Costumes can help creating and give more dept to a character. Places can unveil something unexpected about the characters or the plot,... If we show a complete visual universe all together, all that's left to do is playing in it.

Stop struggling on stage before saying each sentence and make terrible attempts at making the audience laugh. Create a vivid character and he will make all the job for you. The character will answer the questions: Who? What? Where? and will develop the scene.

At the workshop we will learn the organic ways of creating characters.

Let's close the door to the room of our thoughts and open the gate to the world of our senses!

We all know the feeling that at some point we keep on playing different versions of the same characters or situations. We recycle only what is stored in our brain.

In this workshop we will practice to use our five basic senses (touch,sight,hearing,taste, smell) as a way to get inspired. Through thorough observation you will learn how to side step your brain and discover a shortcut to your emotions . This will help you to stay , almost effortlessly, in the moment and in the scene.

All the ideas are already present on stage. Your task is to see and develop them. Don't make up anything, just pay attention to your partner, the audience and yourself.

At the workshop we will work with the ability to notice even the smallest details, develop and strengthen them.

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'Ambivalence survives the dilemma'

Often we see characters facing great dilemmas. As improvisors we are often taught to make decisions in order to prevent delaying the story. After that the scene tends to end. Yet, we forget that an (internal) conflict can linger on afterwards. Emotions can get even bigger after the dilemma is decided upon, but this is hardly ever played out. In this workshop we will explore these simultaneously existing, conflicting feelings and work on how these can affect the character.

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In this workshop we will enter the world of fairy tales. Everyone has their favorite, anyone can create their own. Fairy tales are a great way to work on characters and storytelling. And during the workshop we will focus on how to work with fantasy elements to create a magical world. Whilst exploring storylines and characters we will dive in and explore what's possible with physical play, strong ensemble work and supportive acting that will make tales truly come to life. The only question is… who will live happily ever after?

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Often considered the secret of great comedy, timing is also a secret of great improve, whether it be comedic or dramatic.

In this workshop, work with creating and breaking rhythms in both your dialogue and your movements to boost the impact of any content in your scene work or game play. Especially, we'll learn how to use pauses, silence, and action, rather than words, to make your audience laugh, cry, anticipate, and cheer!

If you thought timing was a special talent that some performers have and some do not, this workshop will prove to you that timing is a completely learnable skill, like any other……………….., promise ☺

This workshop is about relationships and connection Sometimes we can feel lost and that we don't know how to improvise, we feel we have lost the flow and cannot conect with our scene partners. We´ll learn how to play and connect with yourself and your partner. Providing specific techniques and guidelines to help you build trust, fun and deep connection to yourself and your fellow improvisers.

What if... your improv is not that funny? Or too crazy? Has it ever happened to you that you just couldn't get the grip of that you partner wanted to do? Or you just create longdeepverythoughtful scenes where everything is predictable?

If you ever asked yourself these questions, this experimental workshop is for you. Alex will share the experience of shows with his improv team Total Nutz and from classes in ГСИ and IO Chicago. He will talk about the balance between gags, creating the storyline and keeping the audience excited