Teacher of the Month: Becky Gethen

Topic of the Month: Meet Me in the Middle
Sometimes we’re tempted to start our improv scenes with small talk, generalised questions or converse with a stranger where there’s no stakes involved….

But what if we started our scenes in the middle? This workshop will explore getting into the guts of a scene to explore the action that happens after the formalities in a defined relationship. We will look at using strong statements, bold choices and emotion to address what’s really going on in the relationship to inspire and enrich your scene and characters. We will practice meeting your scene partner in the middle!

Note: Improv Qld drop-in classes are available to improvisers who have completed a 6 week Beginner Improv Course (at minimum). If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in contact.

About Your Teacher:

Becky has both an acting and Improvisation background which has seen her perform internationally as part of the Auckland Improv Festival and the Manila Improv Festival in 2023. Last year Becky also performed locally in the Theatresports Grand Championships as part of the winning team and performed in an Improvised dating show as part of the Fringe World Festival in Perth.

Becky’s career has seen her perform and facilitate workshops both locally and internationally to children, teenagers and adults in a variety of settings ranging from summer camps to prisons. Career highlights include working for Disney Cruise Line in the US and Bahamas, touring theatre in education to schools across Italy, as well as touring across the UK to hospitals and to remote Indigenous communities in Australia to deliver laughter and play to children and families through Improv in her role as Captain Starlight.