Break free from the pressure to come up with a clever opening line.
In this technique workshop, improvisers will lead with their bodies, not their brains, and discover how bold physical choices can unlock more dynamic scene work.
This workshop trains you to offer fearless physical initiations that give your scene partners something concrete and surprising to build on. Instead of walking onstage with a clever premise, you'll discover how a committed gesture, an unusual rhythm, or an unexpected use of space can generate more interesting and honest scene work than a predetermined idea.
In this workshop, you will:
Discover how to make bold physical choices onstage to create memorable characters that move differently than you do
Gain spatial awareness of your body in relationship to other performers and the stage
Learn about a framework for analyzing and embodying different movement qualities
Build your confidence in making strong physical offers that launch scenes
Perfect for improvisers who feel stuck in their heads, feel like they talk too much, or want to break patterns of playing it safe.
We recommend that before taking this workshop, you either:
Attend at least 3 Improv for Real Life workshops
Complete the Grown Up Drama Club class series
Have some prior acting/improv experience. (If you’ve never taken an Improv for Real Life class, please email irlimprov@gmail.com with a brief overview of your prior experience.)
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR: Saya Jenks (she/her) is a community-rooted theatre educator who has told stories live onstage at The Moth, led highschoolers in devising their own original plays, taught theatre at New York University, and leads workshops in creativity and social connections at organizations ranging from The Public Theatre to Google to Bloomberg. She is a board member of the American Alliance for Theatre & Education, a nonprofit that provides professional development for drama teachers across the country.
GOOD TO KNOW:
Open to anyone 18+
Free onsite parking & paid street available
Venue is wheelchair accessible; elevator is located at the southeast entrance (facing Brooklyn Ave NE)
Refunds available up to 7 days before the event
What to bring/wear: We recommend wearing comfortable clothes you can move in and bringing a water bottle as you'll be chatting with lots of new pals.
Please note that we may take photos or videos during the class that may be used in future marketing materials. If you want to participate but don't want your photo taken, just let your instructor know.