Workshops
(Workshop registration coming soon)
Saturday, September 10th
Alan Fessenden - The Power Of Yes
Saturday, September 10th
10 AM - 12 PM
ImprovBoston Le Meridien Main Theater
Super charge your improv with the Power Of Yes! Through matching energies and the instant affirmation of new ideas, students will learn to develop scenes at a speed previously thought impossible. Wind breakers are highly encouraged. This workshop is great for young improvisers and old pros alike.
Matt Nelson - Move Along, Plenty To See Here
Saturday, September 10th
10 AM - 12 PM
ImprovBoston Studio
The focus of this workshop will be bringing depth and sustainability to single environment scenework. Utilizing exercises, group play and individualized challenges, students will work to move past inventing simple static backdrops, and invest in uncovering the dynamic and reciprocal relationships inherent in the character of their surroundings. Ideal for those working in monoscene or premise-based formats, as well as anyone looking to give their environment work a little kickstart.
Joe Bill - Playing the Game of the Scene and the Scene of the Game
Saturday, September 10th
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
ImprovBoston Le Meridien Main Theater
In this workshop we'll bring to light the deeper scenic opportunity for character development and connection while playing the game dialogue of the scene. What's THAT mean? It's tending to your scenic chops as you tend to your game chops. It means it's not that you play the game, it's how your character plays it. Come, wear it like a veil, with power.
Rick Andrews - The Patient Route
Saturday, September 10th
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
ImprovBoston Training Center
We're on stage, and we're working really hard to be funny, and still not much of anything is happening...Does this sound familiar? In this workshop, we're learn how to get more laughs, energy, and fun out of every single moment by slowing down, reacting simply, and being patient. We'll work on playing the scene that's actually happening, as opposed to the scene we think should be happening, and learn how to get big satisfying laughs out of simple, human moments, instead of relying on gimmicks, jokes, or premises.
Michael Short - Introduction to Solo Improv
Saturday, September 10th
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
ImprovBoston Studio
Michael Short will introduce the performer to the basics of solo improv. He runs exercises designed to recognize and defeat the self-editor and to help a player discover new characters. Time permitting, each student will perform one solo scene.
Sunday, September 11th
David Marino - Creating the Cast Connection
Sunday, September 11th
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
ImprovBoston Le Meridien Main Theater
Creating the Cast Connection: A successful show starts before you hit the stage. Learn how to get connected with your troupe during warm-ups and carry that energy onstage. This workshop will teach the most effective way to connect with your troupe, even if you are "just not feeling it." "The Cast Connection" workshop is for anyone who sometimes doesn't feel like part of the ensemble, wants to spend rehearsal time more effectively, or is just tired of the same old warm ups
Harrison Brookie - The Invisible Hand of the Scene
Sunday, September 11th
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
ImprovBoston Studio
Harrison Brookie has been studying and teaching improv and economics for over 7 years and in this workshop he shows the science behind amazing scenes. Introduction to improvisation reveals that scenes will naturally gravitate towards comedy. However, in more advanced classes you find out that for scenes to consistently successful you have to be the engine for that scene. Like basic economics, there is an invisible hand of the scene, but the reason the hand is so effective is because of industrious scene entrepreneurs. Understanding how to play and initiate both premeditated and truly inspired scenes will make you, your scene partners, and of course your audiences very happy. With exercises like "game (of the scene) theory" and "slow growth model", you'll be able to see how the machine we call a scene work. We've all been funny by accident. Now it's time to find out how to innovate funny on purpose.