Presented over three consecutive Saturdays, this three day workshop features
advanced Improv topics (see below). Registration cost for Level 200
includes 2 complimentary tickets to one of our Wednesday or Thursday night
shows.
Students that have already completed the Level 200 program can
take it again for ˝ price ($109)! Call the office to get on the waitlist or for more
info!
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April 17, 24 & May 1, 2010 |
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June 19, 26 & July 3, 2010 |
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Nov 27,
Dec 4 & 11, 2010
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Alistair Cook
Alistair has been performing, instructing, consulting, and directing
improvisation for audiences across Canada the US and Europe. Alistair is
currently the National Director, and President of our nation's improvisation
tournament for young people, the Canadian Improv Games. Alistair is also the
founder and Director of !nstant Theatre Co and one of the producers of the
Vancouver International Improv Festival. Alistair is excited to be back with
VTSL, the company that started him and many of his friends in improvisation. |
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Course Topics include:
Advanced Scene Work
Techniques for “finding the motor” of the scene, developing inter-character
relationships, feeding offers, advanced staging, etc. Become more proficient at
multi-character/person scenes.
Character Work
Learn how to play characters with more depth, while removing yourself from the
character. Understand new ways of developing and creating characters, using
various acting methodologies and techniques.
Narration & Story Telling
Understand the different styles of narration and types of stories. Advance your
story-telling techniques (e.g.: epic/saga, heroes' journey, and human vs.
nature). Stage painting: incorporate landscape, location, character, activity.
Gameology
Attain a wider knowledge of classic TheatreSports® games. Increase the risk
using restriction, justification, and timed games. Understand that the story or
scene comes before the game.
Styles & Genres
Understand the balance between form and content, utilizing TheatreSports® styles
and genres.
Registration cost for the Level 200 series includes 2 complimentary tickets
to one of our Wednesday or Thursday night shows.
Developed by the Vancouver TheatreSports League Program
Advisory Committee.
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