May Drop-In Class: Status in Improv

TEACHER OF THE MONTH: Amy Driscoll

TOPIC OF THE MONTH: Power Play - Status in Improv

Unlock the secrets of dramatic tension at the May Drop-In Workshop,"Power Play", where we'll be exploring Keith Johnstone’s innovative work on status transactions. This interactive session delves deep into the nuances of status dynamics, teaching you how to manipulate the subtle exchanges of social power that define character relationships on stage. Discover how status, whether high or low, can be actively played to create scenes filled with intrigue and emotional depth.

Through practical exercises, you'll experience and experiment with shifting status to escalate dramatic tension and transform ordinary scenes into captivating theatrical moments.

ABOUT YOUR TEACHER:

Amy Driscoll took her first impro class with Improv QLD (then ImproMafia) in 2011 and hasn't stopped. She has represented Improv QLD at national and international events and performed in multiple shows including Hooking Up, Animated the Improvised Musical, Lord of the Thrones, Queensland Theatresports Championships and What the Butler F#*ked. She made her directorial debut in 2018 with Anywhere Theatre Festival's True Food Confessions and is currently the Treasurer of Improv QLD.