Intermediate Improv Class - Characters and Status

Characters are the heart of improvisation. Engaging characters draw the audience into a scene and make them want to watch more. A character can also be a powerful way of connecting with other performers and finding your inspiration. And yet, as improvisors, we often end up playing ourselves on stage.

In this six week course, you will begin to explore how to transform your body and voice on the stage, and challenge your physical and vocal habits. You will practice creating powerful, memorable characters perfect for both fun, comedic shows and more dramatic work. Themes and skills to be explored include:

• Exploring your Physicality & Voice

• Expert High and Low Status

• Motivations & Objectives

• Emotions & Mantras

PRE-REQUISITES

It is pre-requisite that you have completed our Learn to improvise and our Theatresports and Imrpov Games course. Contact us if you would like to attend and do not meet the pre-requisites.

DETAILS

• Date: Mondays 5 August - 9 September (6 weeks)

• Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm

• Location: 81 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove QLD 4059

All participants will be invited to demonstrate their skills at a graduation show at the end of the workshop.

AGE REQUIREMENTS

Our classes are primarily aimed at adults. If you are under 18, let us know and we will discuss if you can attend the class.

Any questions? Check out our website for FAQ.

MEET YOUR TEACHERS - TOM DUNSTAN & BECKY GETHEN

Tom Dunstan has been performing and teaching improvised theatre for 30 years, both in Brisbane and Sydney. He has performed around the world, including in Hong Kong, Manila, as well as at the Loose Moose Theatre in Calgary, Canada.

An award-winning performer, Tom has been a National Theatresports Champion more than once. He has also been a regular performer with Act React. Tom is a valued Improv Queensland teacher, specialising in character, intimacy and stagecraft.

Becky has both an acting and Improvisation background which has seen her perform internationally as part of the Auckland Improv Festival and the Manila Improv Festival in 2023. Last year Becky also performed locally in the Theatresports Grand Championships as part of the winning team and performed in an Improvised dating show as part of the Fringe World Festival in Perth.
Becky’s career has seen her perform and facilitate workshops both locally and internationally to children, teenagers and adults in a variety of settings ranging from summer camps to prisons. Career highlights include working for Disney Cruise Line in the US and Bahamas, touring theatre in education to schools across Italy, as well as touring across the UK to hospitals and to remote Indigenous communities in Australia to deliver laughter and play to children and families through Improv in her role as Captain Starlight.

Becky loves the feeling of play, flow and spontaneity that comes with Improvisation to allow creativity, authenticity and trusting yourself and your instincts in the moment.