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

Details

Date: Saturdays 4th October to 8th November

Time: 2pm - 5pm

Location: 81 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove QLD 4059

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.

CLASS PRE-REQUISITE

It is pre-requisite that you have completed our Beginners Learn to Improvise course. Please contact us if you would like to do the course but haven’t met the pre-requisite requirement.

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 QLD 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 is a Theatresports Grand Champion and former Artistic Director of Improv QLD.