Mind the Gap - Classroom to the Stage

Patti Stiles: Mind the Gap - Classroom to the Stage

Improvisation is spontaneous play fuelled by acceptance and support. When we step from the classroom to stage we shift from playing as the aim, to using spontaneous play as a tool to develop stories to entertain an audience. This means developing an awareness of what we are doing and the impact it has on our partners and the work. Understanding what a story needs, whose scene it is, how we stay true to our impulse while we inspire our partners, playing with curiosity not control, embracing risk over repetition and learning that sometimes the best Yes in a scene is a No.

This workshop is suitable for all.

About Your Teacher
Patti has an infectious enthusiasm for improvisation, insightful technique, and strong narrative skill. She is an alumna of Keith Johnstone’s Loose Moose Theatre Company and has a deep understanding of Johnstone’s work and philosophy, which she mixes her wealth of experience on the world impro stage. Her book Improvise Freely has received widespread international attention and is available in English, Italian and soon to be released French.

Sunday 7th September
10am - 4pm
Squire PAC