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Character & Status

  • Ithaca Hall 99 Enoggera Terrace Paddington, QLD, 4064 Australia (map)
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Characters are the heart of improvisation. Engaging characters draw the audience into a scene and make them want to watch more. A character can also be a powerful way of connecting with other performers and finding your inspiration. And yet, as improvisors, we often end up playing ourselves on stage.

In this class, you will begin to explore how to transform your body and voice on the stage, and challenge your physical and vocal habits. You will practice creating powerful, memorable characters perfect for both fun, comedic shows and more dramatic work. Themes and skills to be explored include:

  • Exploring your physicality & voice

  • Expert High and Low Status

  • Motivations & Objectives

  • Relationships

  • Mantras

It is  pre-requisite that you have completed a beginner improvisation course (such as our Level 1 class). Contact us if you have any questions.

  • Date: Mondays 10th May to 28th June (8 weeks)

  • Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm

  • Location: Ithaca Hall, Cnr Ennoggera & Kennedy Tce

All participants will be invited to demonstrate their skills at a graduation show at the end of the workshop.

Please note: Our classes are primarily aimed at adults - if you are under 18, let us know and we will confirm if you can attend the class.

Any questions? Check out our website for FAQ.

Note: We will continue to monitor the Covid 19 situation and if we are unable to proceed with the class a full refund will be provided.

Your teacher is Tom Dunstan

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Tom Dunstan has been performing and teaching improvised theatre for 30 years, both in Brisbane and Sydney. He has performed around the world, including in Hong Kong, Manila, as well as at the Loose Moose Theatre in Calgary, Canada.

An award-winning performer, Tom has been a National Theatresports Champion more than once. He has also been a regular performer with Act React. Tom is a valued ImproMafia teacher, specialising in character, intimacy and stagecraft.

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