Improv Workshop

Dated On 15-01-2010 :

IMPROV!
BEAT THE WINTER BLUES AND RECESSION BLAHS WITH THIS NEW SIX-PART, CRAIC-FILLED, INTENSIVE WORKSHOP WITH JOHN DAWSON

Improvisation develops creativity, confidence, collaboration skills and spontaneity. In addition to being a mode of live comedy, it can be used as a tool to create characters, develop original dramatic and/or comedic material and as part of a rehearsal process to explore written text.
In this six-part beginner/intermediate level workshop, participants rediscover their natural ability to 'play' while exploring collaborative games, exercises and techniques used by North America’s Second City Theatre (the forerunner of 'Saturday Night Live') and 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?'.
The elements of narrative such as plot, theme, conflict and resolution are emphasized and explored so that storytelling skills are developed. This is perfect for both the trained performer who wants to stretch and expand their abilities as well as for the curious who want to explore new creative experiences. The workshop concludes with a live performance in a Dublin venue.

WHEN: 6 Monday evening classes; starting February 8th to March 15th
TIMES: 7:15PM to 10:15PM
WHERE: Smithfield/Stoneybatter area, Dublin 7
COST: €170.00 (€155.00 for full-time students and 3 or more members of a troupe or theatre company) A €70.00 deposit is required by Jan. 28th to enroll

BIO: John Dawson has studied, written and acted with numerous theatre companies and comedy troupes including N. America’s famous Second City. John works internationally and has taught at The Gaiety School of Acting, London’s Actors Centre, Trinity’s Samuel Beckett Centre and Toronto’s Equity Theatre. As a playwright and director, he has had productions at Andrews Lane Theatre, The Project, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2005. He is a produced screenwriter/director with numerous projects in development.

To enroll, email to: dawsondramaworks@gmail.com

For info about other classes: http://www.dawsondramaworks.com