Improv has a way of benefitting everyone who happens to practice. Wether you are an actor looking to be more relaxed on stage or in front of the camera, a couple trying to build chemistry or you're just looking for a way to overcome social anxiety; an hour session can be invaluable.
Hosted by Steve Dukes,
Professional film and stage performer.
Steve Dukes has been acting for over 12 years. Some of his credits include the cult favorite Z Nation and Shrill. Based in Portland, Oregon, Steve has been a regular player at Curious Comedy Theater where he trained and taught.
Starting with a suggestion, I walk you through the steps I take to create a scene with compelling characters.
Yes, And
This is one of the most important rules of Improv. "Yes" applies to the agreement between scene partners on the reality of the scene. "And" adds color and contrast.
Mirrors and Labels
Mirroring is a technique used to bring attention to an event or statement. We deploy labels to frame the perameters of a game.