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 six week course, 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
• Emotions & 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 8th August to 12th September 2022 (6 weeks)
TIME: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
LOCATION: Woolloongabba Substation, 45 Logan Road, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102
All participants will be invited to demonstrate their skills at a graduation show at the end of the workshop.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
Our classes are primarily aimed at adults. If you are under 18, let us know and we will discuss if you can attend the class.
COVID STATEMENT
Our primary concern is the welfare of our students and teachers. To help mitigate any undue risks, we will comply with all government and venue requirements regarding COVID. For more information, see our class policy.
MEET YOUR TEACHER - SIOBHAN FINNISS
Siobhan has training in multiple creative disciplines and is a graduate of UQ Drama and QUT Film and Television. She began training with ImproMafia in 2015 and has gone on to perform in many of the company’s most successful shows including - Murder at the Bowlo, Heartfelt High and Not 4 Kidz. Siobhan’s other creative endeavours include post-production for short films, live broadcast, television and radio plays. She is also a lover of scripted theatre and has experience as an actor, producer and director. Siobhan credits her improv training with removing her creative blocks and allowing her to approach new tasks fearlessly. She is a Theatresports Grand Champion and former Artistic Director of ImproMafia.