Improvisation

This course will look at creating the self-directed actor. Through improvisation, we'll concentrate on strong characters, great stories and performing with other actors to create works of collective genius. We'll be exploring the world of Long Form where one idea can become the basis of a 45-minute improvised piece. You're guaranteed to laugh like a drain as you learn to audition better, give a fresher, more spontaneous performances in your scripted work and be better prepared to create your own material. Your skills of spontaneity, storytelling, movement and listening will get a good workout.

Lori Dungey has been an actor and writer and for over 30 years, specializing in improvisation. She came to Wellington 19 years ago from Canada for an International Theatresports Tournament and never went back. She is currently in Auckland working as an actor, tutor and Creative Director with ”The Improvisors”. She's a 2-time World Theatresports champion, and performed in improv shows in Canada, Singapore, Fiji, Australia, Germany, and NZ of course. Lori is currently a member of The Seeker Loop Group and narrates/records books for the NZ Foundation of the Blind, and is touring the successful “Austen Found – The Undiscovered Musicals of Jane Austen”.