June 15th 12:30-3pm $35

Preparing for the Preposterous: An Improv Comedy Workshop

with Los Angeles Instrutor James Heaney

In this workshop, we will focus on:

• Adapting to unexpected information offered by your scene partners.

• Developing the agility to shift directions and justify moves seamlessly in a scene

• Embrace the absurdity found in the misunderstanding discovered on stage.

• Collaborate effectively with fellow performers to create cohesive, entertaining scenes

Who Should Attend

This workshop is designed for improvisers with some prior experience looking to hone their skills in dealing with the unpredictable nature of long-form improv. If you've ever found yourself thrown off by a surprising offer from a scene partner, this workshop is for you.

What to Expect

During our three hours together, we'll dive into exercises and techniques designed to help us:

1. Listen actively and attentively to your scene partners

2. Build upon unexpected offers in a way that moves the scene forward

3. Let go of preconceived notions and embrace the chaos of improv

4. Find confidence in letting go of your ideas, and embracing your scene partners gifts.

You'll have plenty of opportunities to put these skills into practice through guided scene work and group exercises. Prepare to stretch your improv muscles and embrace the preposterous!

Your Instructor

This workshop will be led by James Heaney, an experienced improv performer and coach with over 20 years of experience in the world of long-form improv. James currently teaches at the Westside Comedy Theater in Santa Monica California. He has taught workshops at colleges all over the US while touring with Mission Improvable. You can catch Mr. Heaney on the improv comedy podcast "Original Understudies" Available on all podcasts platforms. He was also a cast member of the podcast "Alchemy This" hosted by Kevin Pollak. While there are no new episodes of A.T., there are over 300 for you to catch up on, so get busy!