Creating Characters in Improv

Ratas de Dos Patas designed this workshop to help improvisors of all levels learn how to create distinct characters in their improv. We will assess our individual voices through classic and unique improv exercises. Then we will take things to the next level with vocal and physical explorations to find an array of characters we can bring on stage. Comfortable clothing and footwear are encouraged. Ratas de Dos Patas will make modifications to exercises to meet people’s physical abilities and comfort.

*If the cost is prohibitive for you, we are happy to offer sliding scale or scholarships when available, with priority going to BIPOC, disabled, and/or trans actors. For information on a sliding scale or scholarships, please email [email protected].

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Born and raised in San Francisco, Marilet Martinez (she/they) is a queer, bilingual, multi disciplinary theatre artist, Leo Sun & Moon Scorpio rising, bruja homegirl. As an empowerment focused, student-centered educator, she has developed national programming for community wellness through arts intervention for over 15 years. They are a co-founder and co-artistic director of the nationally renowned, award winning, Latine comedy collective Ratas De Dos Patas based in Chicago. Marilet is also half of Tus Tias Productions, whose sketch comedy cabaret show The Invocation of Selena has been featured at La Jolla Playhouse Latinx New Play Festival and the Latinx Theatre Commons Comedy Carnaval. As an actor, Marilet has originated roles in over 10 world premieres with envelope pushing companies in the Bay Area such as the Magic Theatre, the San Francisco Mime Troupe, Crowded Fire, Cutting Ball, Impact Theatre, Shotgun Players and more. Most recently, Marilet has relocated from Chicago back to her native California, where she is the Director of Youth and Community Arts and directs mainstage and outreach productions for PCPA Theatre. As an improviser, Marilet has performed as a company member at ComedySportz Chicago, Leela Improv’s Armando Company, the all-female Harold team Sorry Not Sorry and her Latina duo Pura Pocha. Follow her on Instagram @mariletmartinezsf @tus.tias.productions @ratas_de_2_patas

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

5319 York Blvd, 5319 York Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States