Improv Intensive: Radical Acceptance & Improv in the Dark

Join Eagerly Waiting's guest teachers Maro & Gabriel as they bring 2 unique workshops to Barcelona!

We'll spend the majority of our time on topic 1, acceptance. We'll go far beyond "yes and" to accept ourselves and our partners. We'll look at impulse, emotions & identiy.

Time permitting, we will spend 60-90 minutes on improv in blackout.

If the group prefer to keep to topic 1, or do more on improv in the dark, we'll shift - let's be flexible & have a great time!

Part 1 – I am not afraid to exist: Radical Acceptance
This workshop dives deep into the "radical act of acceptance," moving beyond basic mechanics to help performers embrace their own impulses and their partners' identities. Through exercises in presence and trust, you’ll discover how honoring boundaries and practicing self-acceptance creates a foundation for fearless, authentic, and sustainable play.

Part 2 – Improv in Blackout
In this hands-on workshop, participants perform in total darkness to build scenes and characters using only vocal expression, foley, and live music. By stripping away visual cues, you’ll sharpen your listening skills and learn to construct rich, immersive narratives inspired by the world of audio drama and podcasts.

Agenda
(Each workshop is 5.5 hours: 12:00-18:00 with a 30-min lunch break):

Saturday:

• 11:45 arrivals
• 12:00-14:00 morning session
• 14:30-15:00 lunch break*
• 15:00-18:00 afternoon session

*You can bring your own lunch, order in, or grab something nearby. There is a refrigerator on site. Note the quick turnaround for lunch and plan accordingly.

• Arrive early: please plan to arrive 10 minutes before class so we can start and end on time.
• Dress comfortably: wear movement-friendly clothes that cover you fully (we’ll be moving throughout the space).
• Bring water: a reusable water bottle is encouraged — hydration fuels creativity!

This class is open to all.
Ages 16 and up.

Maro Lesioti is an actress, improviser, director, and educator trained at the Hellenic Conservatory, Modern Times Drama School, and LAMDA, working internationally across performance, teaching, and devised theatre. She is founder of ImproSynthesis , creator of multiple original improv formats, co-artistic director of I.TH.A.C.A. Improv Festival, and her latest work HUMANITARIUM is supported by the EU’s DIGITAL on STAGE programme.

Gabriel Caropreso is a Brazilian improviser, actor, and musician known for his dynamic approach to theatrical improvisation. A leading teacher in São Paulo, he has taught at Espaço da Comédia, Teatro dos Arcos, and Improclube. Internationally, he has represented Brazil at festivals such as Irreverente 2025 (Lisbon), offering workshops, directing, and performing. Gabriel co-creates and performs in the duo Dois Terços, directs the format PDV – Ponto de Vista, and recently premiered Eagerly Waiting, an improvisational collaboration between Greece and Brazil.

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Prices

Earlybird €50 / Regular €65

*Earlybird expires 29th March. Use code "Earlybird" at checkout.

What have our past students said ?

"A part of me didn't want the class to finish. It was such great experience and it really helped me to explore the different area of my brain."

"Thanks for the class, it was so muchlies fun."

"Really so grateful that I hopped into this class - the learning has been great and this has been some much needed joy, silliness and connection with new pals."

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Teatre de l'Enjòlit, Carrer del Portal Nou, 30, Barcelona, Spain

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