workshops
Be Here Now:
Presence is the name of the game. Come do two person scenework, actively listen, find the fun. It’s all right there in front of you. Part bohemian methodology, part hardcore scenework, this workshop is both invigorating and full of straight talk.
Joy and Presence in Scenework
It’s Already There
We’ve all been in an improv scene that has felt like work. Something happens that either scares or confuses you (or both) and you spend the scene trying to figure out what is going on or force something to happen. Tara and Rance will show you that everything you need was in the scene from the beginning, and teach you to trust in that knowledge.
Emotional Fluidity
Looking to get more emotion out of your characters? Audiences connect to emotions much easier than just dialogue. Rance will help you find your character’s emotional core and emotional depth, thus creating a more three-dimensional character.
Shortform in Longform
Shortform performers shouldn’t fear Longform – they are even more well-equipped to understand game, finding patterns, and making quick decisions & choices. With 12 years of professional Shortform, Tara will use her experience to help dually-interested improvisers transfer to longer piece work.
Personal Feedback
Tara and Rance have been performing, teaching, and coaching for years. Their years of experience is your benefit as they analyze your personal improv style of play and give feedback and guidance specifically for you. As an added bonus, you will hear the feedback given to other students which allows for multiple improv epiphanies in one power workshop.
Musical Improv
This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to start their path into musical improv, or build on the skills they currently have. Tara and Rance will alleviate any fears of musical improv, as well as give you the skills to turn any scene into a musical opportunity.