Improv Wokshops

Improv 101: A fun workshop focusing on the basic skills of improvisation. Great for those looking to improve their speaking & listening skills, gain confidence, & learn to think on their feet.

Character & Environment: Learn to morph into full and interesting characters on the spot and enrich your improv by creating detailed environments and exploring the world around you.

Causing a Scene: An intensive in improvsed scene work & relationships. Connect with your scene partners, find the "funny" by playing truthfully, & get your audience to care.

Short Form Improv: Learn to play some of your favorite improv games from shows like: "Whose Line is it Anyway?"

Long Form Improv: Begin weaving improvised scenes together to form a cohesive piece. Learn about creating second beats to a scene, making "call-backs", finding themes, & explore different performance formats.

Going with the Flow: Learn to play organically. Start taking risks and reaping huge rewards as you learn to aggressively support your fellow players and perform outside the box.

How You Play: Get detailed feedback on how you improvise and custom challenges to help you improve. A workshop with a cutom tailored feel - perfect for groups or individuals.

Improv Links
Counter Productive Lover: Improv troupe I currently perform with.

Lumberjack Tsunami: Improv troupe I currently perform with.

Annoyance Theater: An amazing theater located in Chicago.

iO Theater: Nationally recognized theater with training centers in New York, Los Angeles, & North Carolina.

Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre: Nationally recognized improv training center with theatres in New York City and Los Angeles.

For information about upcoming workshops or to schedule one for your group please contact Peter.


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