18. “Character Bootcamp” by Rik Brown (Australia)
Broaden your character toolkit and ability to transform in the moment with one of our sharpest character and narrative improvisers.
16. “Neutral Body, Empty Body” by Yazid Jalil + Sonia Kwek (Singapore)
This Mask and Butoh multidisciplinary workshop will gently introduce two approaches to preparing a neutral body, empty body so that it is ready to be fully expressive and free to improvise.
17. “Different Faces” by Jacintha Damstrom (Finland)
Challenge your brain and body to think differently about stereotypes, using combinations hardly ever seen onstage. Go beyond cliche to explore the many different faces residing within us in this workshop.
14. “Solo Improv” by Rik Brown (Australia)
'Solo Improv' is a workshop that will focus on developing skills for solo improv: Transitioning characters, commanding the stage and connecting with the audience.
15. “Making Relationships out of Boundaries” by Wu, Hsiao-Hsien (GUTS) (Taiwan)
Referencing the book “Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No, to Take Control of Your Life” - we get to play some types of characters and create some kind of relationships we don’t normally play.
13. “The Movement” by Prescott Gaylord (Singapore) + Sabrina Manansala (Philippines)
With this deep dive into physicality techniques, wordless storytelling and kinesthetic reactions, students in the workshop will culminate in a performance of ‘The Movement’ - an improvised show of physical improvisation, music, and imagination.
All workshop participants will be invited to perform in a related show.
11. “Beat Cafe” by Rik Brown (Australia)
Find the joy in words and use Spoken Word poetry to free our minds and our tongues at the ‘Beat Cafe’.
Workshop participants may be invited to perform in a related show.
12. “Effect / Affect” by Monica Cordero-Cruz (SPIT) (Philippines)
How do we allow ourselves to be affected by our emotions, and what effect do these bring to our scenes?
Deepen your emotional awareness in scenework for greater connection to your partners and audiences in this workshop.
10. “Improvise Songs with A II Z” by Aryn Cristobal & Zsaris Mendioro (Philippines)
Learn to create songs on the spot with A II Z, the award-winning musical improv duo from the Philippines!
6. “Drivers” by Nick Byrne (Australia)
What’s on your mind today that you probably won’t discuss with anyone, but lingers powerfully in your thoughts and secretly drives you?
Workshop participants may be invited to perform in a related show.
9. “Acrobatics in Improv” by Jacintha Damstrom (Finland)
Using your body in an acrobatic way on an improv stage can look risky - but with the right techniques, it can have a huge payoff while being perfectly safe!
This workshop takes place at a separate gym venue. No acrobatic experience necessary!
7. “Expanding Acting Horizons: Navigating Realistic and Exaggerated Acting” by Chao, Huai Yu (GUTS) (Taiwan)
Expand your acting range and horizons by exploring authentic emotional expressions to dramatic effects with exaggerated flair. Learn to adapt flexibly across a range of theatrical genres.
8. “Present to Adventure: a Festival Experience” - by Hazel Ho & Kim Tan (TIC) (Singapore)
If you’re looking for a way to slow down the tempo, gently process and make intentional connections right from the get-go — all while still being in the community — then this session is for you.
This is more a participant-driven session, than a teacher-led workshop.
4. “Improvised Stage Combat” by Lai, Chen Te (GUTS) (Taiwan)
Do you desire power? Do you long for the breathtaking actions of the superheroes like Batman, Deadpool, and Wolverine?
In the world of improv, there is no impossible.
All workshop participants will be invited to perform in a related show.
5. “Stuck in the Middle” by Rik Brown (Australia)
‘Stuck in the Middle’ is an energetic and entertaining format which involves one performer being ‘stuck’ on stage for the entirety of the performance, with no option but to go along with every offer, character, scene or genre that is being thrown at them.
1. “Tabloids” by Hon Chong (Malaysia / Slovakia)
In 'Tabloids', each performance begins with headlines from local popular tabloids or magazines. Our focus is on light-hearted, amusing, and unusual local stories.
Workshop participants may be invited to perform in a related show.
2. “Make Your Improv Song Like a Real Song” by Huang, Wei-Hsiang (GUTS) (Taiwan)
How do we make our improv songs sound more like real songs? Wei-Hsiang has a few tricks for you that are fun and easy to learn.
3. “Physical Wonderland” by Jacintha Damstrom (Finland)
This exciting workshop will involve exploring the world of acrobatics, fostering teamwork and trust among participants. No prior acrobatic experience required! (6 hours)