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The Art of Truth & Authenticity in Improv
The Art of Grounded & Authentic Improv
The race to find the funny in improv can often leave us exhausted and up in our heads. With grounded improv, we strive to find authenticity between characters and relationships. We learn how to slow things down. As improvisers, we become more honest. Characters become deeper and more meaningful. Relationships become more realistic and true to life. The narrative comes from the connection between the characters rather than created by the actors. All characters and scenes are grounded in reality so there are no space monkeys in the closet!
Improvisers often get excited for new formats or finding the game, however without strong scenework, no format or game of the scene will rescue a show. In this course we learn to let go. We ditch the suggestions from the audience, we ditch conflict, we ditch the "who, what where and when". Instead we try to discover who our characters are and why they are in this scene and build stronger shows as a result.
Learning Outcomes
* Perform organic scenes and characters through listening and reading our stage partners
* Build more realistic and grounded characters
* Display and utilise physical space to influence character and scene
* The ability to perform both dramatic and comedic scenes
The Course takes place over 6 Tuesdays (7pm to 10pm) on the following dates:
Dates:
2nd April
9th April
16th April
No Class 23rd April
30th April
7th May
13th May
Course cost is €170
Upfront deposit of €100 secures your place with balance of €70 payable on the first day.
Strictly limited to 12 places.
www.lowerthetone.com
About Neil
Neil has had a passion for improvisation from an early age and has been teaching and performing improv for many years. Neil is the founder and director of Improv Fest Ireland and assistant director of Improv Utopia Ireland.
No stranger to the international stage, Neil has taught and performed improv in Hollywood L.A, San Francisco, New York, Orange County California, Florida, Phoenix, Barcelona, Shanghai, Brussels, London, Krakow and Brighton. His signature show, 'Neil+1', has been performed to much acclaim.
In addition to Neils established track record of teaching and performing improv, Neil is also an Executive & Personal Coach and holds a Masters in Training & Education.
Testimonials:
I have to be honest, the first time I met Neil, I was scared. Scared because I didnt really know what improv was about and I had no idea if I could do it or not! But in the space of an hour learning the basics, I went from reserved to liberated, I was hooked! I discovered straight away that improv is for anyone and everyone and that there are no mistakes only opportunities! All you have to do is let go, listen to your fellow improvisors and simply let the magic happen. Ive had such a brilliant time taking part in Neils course and Id highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn a bit more about themselves and anyone who wants to feel like a kid again and just play!
Síle Seoige (TV Presenter)
Improv with Neil surpassed my expectations in many ways. The classes delivered were far more enjoyable and fun than I could have imagined. That was in part due to the nature of improv but in much larger part due to Neils skills in teaching, understanding, perception and communication. I was imagining a tuition on how to do whose line is it anyway type of scenarios but was surprised to be exploring the barriers that we have constructed as adults. And then I was given the encouragement and space to tear these barriers down and relearn vital skills we had as children. Subsequently life is now viewed through a different prism with a clarity that has more colours and depth of perception than ever before.
Dr. Sim Lew-Gor, Consultant, Our Ladys Childrens Hospital, Crumlin
Neils Level 1 and 2 improv exceeded my expectations. He has an inspirational teaching style that gave me the freedom to express myself and try out new experiences in a safe environment. The techniques and exercises were really well paced and Neil has a unique ability to bring everyone along at their own pace. From someone who didnt even want to get up and do a single scene on day one- trust me, once Neil gets you to the end of Level 2 you will be dying to do your own live show!
Louise McHugh (Lecturer, UCD)
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LocationThe Central Hotel (View)
Exchequer Street
Dublin 2
Ireland
Categories
| Minimum Age: 18 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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