Advanced Music: Please don't stop the music
in Howden with Tom Hodge
For those with a lot of musical improv experience! Finding songs in longform improv is one thing, but sticking to them and committing to them musically is how to take the show to the next level, so lets do that! We will dig deep into song structures so we can utilise them live, identifying what the song needs at every moment so that everyone on stage can make it happen. We will craft endings to songs that do them justice, overcommit to the genre offers, and discover some absolute bangers.
Ensemble: Break Room
in Meet 4 with Jen Hardy
The break room of any workplace is a microcosm of society; a hot bed of characters just ready and waiting to create theatre. We'll delve into the relationships, the friction and attempt to answer those ever important questions such as 'why does the fridge smell' and 'whose job is it to load the dishwasher'. So, sign the leaving card for someone you don't recognise, bring your own mug and knock on the door of the break room and see who is waiting inside.
Green / Amber / Red
in Meet 5 with Bobby Anderson
Your ultimate guide to creating any narrative show! GREEN: How do we start a show to give ourselves the best chance of creating a strong story without overloading ourselves and making it difficult? AMBER: How do we identify our protagonist and know when to help and hinder them in their journey? RED: How do we finish a show in a satisfying way, and most importantly which plots to we drop in the name of a good ending? These workshops are designed to stand alone so you don't need to attend all three, but that will give you the most insight into a full narrative show.
Quest
in Meet 11 with Jack Greenway
Embark on a great adventure to discover: Quest! It is an improv game that blurs the lines between short and long form. Been doing lots of short form, and want to dip your toes into something a little longer? Experienced long former and want something structured and snappy you can use to fill a 20 minute slot? Quest has you covered!
Jump into Genre
in Meet 12 with George Butcher
Every scene you perform has a genre, whether you intend it to or not! So why not take a little time to learn some genres properly, lean in, go beyond the cliche's and actually make some incredible stylistic choices in your scenes. We will be looking at 3 wildly different genres in this workshop with the intention of creating some of the most memorable scenes you will perform all year.
Jam: Scenes Only
in Cedar with Hannah Carson
On the short-form side, The Scenes Only Jam allows you to pick who you want to perform with and show off your scene-work abilities.
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