Curiosity is greater than invention.

This workshop is geared towards long form play, however skills gained can be applied all round. In this workshop I focus on getting improvisers to discover more about the character opposite them than concentrating on plot or invention.

It’s about learning to build narrative by strengthening relationships, rather than pushing story onto characters for their revelations. This shift of focus results in more nuanced and intimate characters that can make more informed decisions when it comes to narrative, resulting in plots that resonate with audiences. This workshop will involve participants doing some smaller group work and then some scene play and feedback in front of the rest of the group.

About Jason

Jason has been improvising for over 20 years; in that time he has performed all over the world, from Australia through Asia, the USA to the stages Europe. Jason has studied Improvisation with teachers like Keith Johnstone, Patti Stiles, Randy Dixon and Dan O’Connor and story with Robert McKee.

Jason is a founding member and former Artistic Director of Impro Melbourne and has performed with the company for the last 15 years where he has created and directed many long and short form improvised formats. His format ‘How ‘Bout This?’ has been adopted and played internationally. He has been twice part of the National Theatre sports Championship winning team and was Awarded best and fairest of the National Championships 2010.

Jason has been teaching Improvisation for 17 years to both newcomers and experienced improvisers and is renowned for bringing the best out of his students no matter their experience and skill level. Jason has a passion for exploring the craft of improvisation, in all of its forms. Jason is a sought after teacher globally, he has taught in every Australian capital, Amsterdam, Seattle, Frankfurt, Wurzburg, Reunion Island, Hong Kong, Singapore, L.A, Stockholm, Rome, Milan and New Zealand.