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 17 July - 21 August (6 weeks)

TIME: 7:00pm - 9:30pm

LOCATION: Woolloongabba Substation, 45 Logan Road, Woolloongabba, QLD, 4064

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.

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 Improv Queensland 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 teaching her to be present. She is a Theatresports Grand Champion and former Artistic Director of Improv Queensland.