improvisation for Theatre making
3 hour (intro), 2 day or week long intensive
We all know the rules of improv: 'yes and' & 'never say no' & 'don't ask questions'. These are all vital tools of improvisation BUT, sometimes in rehearsals rooms, these rules get in the way of making scenes that are part of something bigger.
This workshop reinforces basic frameworks of improvisation and then looks at them from different angles in order to make them useful generating new work. Participants will do exercises which encourage somatic storytelling before text and focus on developing action rather than words.
Participants will be working physically and imaginatively. All bodies are welcome.
This workshops consists of physical, vocal and scene based improvisation exercises.
This workshop is ideal for ensembles wanted to push into new areas of theatrical storytelling, teachers wishing to extend their knowledge, solo artists looking for ways to generate material, directors wishing to develop methods for actors processes and for improvisors looking for a challenge.
This workshop we will cover:
-The neutral mask
-Deep listening exercises
-Understanding the rules
-Breaking the rules
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write, move, write
3 hour (intro), 2 day or week long intensive
An exciting new workshop for creators and makers of all kinds.
You will participate in a series of solo, partner and group movement exercises, interspersed with periods of writing. You will be provided with writing prompts that provoke and inspire your movement and vice versa.
Your writing will at time be a response to your movement and at other times, your movement will be a response to your writing.
ALL BODIES ARE WELCOME. YOU WILL MOVE IN A WAY THAT IS SUITABLE FOR YOUR BODY.
You will be working physically so you should dress appropriately.
A note on writing: many people have been trained out of the enjoyment of writing through school. If you are dyslexic or struggle with writing in any other way please don't let this prevent you from participating. You can record thoughts into your phone or we can allocate you a scribe. We're here to help.