Gabriola Players is thrilled to be offering members an introduction to the wonderful world of improvisation in an afternoon workshop led by Tom Radcliffe.
Improv is a theatrical form where the actors make up their lines and actions as they go along based on the characters they are playing, whilst co-operating with each other to tell a (hopefully interesting, moving, or funny) story.
This workshop will introduce theatrical improv and lead the participants through a series of exercises to show how characters with problems can be turned into interesting stories that audiences can follow and enjoy, all on the spur of the moment and without the benefit of a script, director, rehearsal, or the rest of the boring bits of scripted theatre. Skills introduced will include making mistakes, listening, spontaneity, building and staying in character, and creating simple stories.
The workshop will be held at the Rollo Centre on Sunday, December 8 from 1pm to 4pm. Spaces are limited and will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis. If you are interested, please send an email to gabriolaplayers@gmail.com with the subject “Improv”.
Tom Radcliffe is an actor and improviser who has trained at the Improv Comedy Institute (associated with Vancouver Theatre Sports) and other improv schools in Vancouver, including Blind Tiger, Instant Theatre, Second Storey Theatre, and independent instructors such as Jennifer Peilak’s improvised musical theatre programme. He has performed at various venues in Vancouver as part of 180 Improv, the Treble Makers, and others. His primary interest as an improviser is long-form story-telling. Tom will be assisted by Hilary Farmer, who has studied improv in Montreal and Vancouver.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a members-only event. If you’re not a member, but would like to attend the improv workshop, we’d be happy to sell you a membership ($15 individual, $25 family) at the door. Cash or cheques only. Or you can purchase a membership here on our website.