Improv Weekend Workshops - Two-Hander & Characters/La Ronde

A deep dive into the art of connection, authenticity, and character legacy. We’ll master the intimacy of the two-person scene before expanding into a world of recurring characters in a classic longform format.

Join guest teacher, Second City's as she brings her high-energy, supportive expertise to Barcelona for a full-day intensive!

We will split our day between two core pillars of theatrical improv. First, we’ll tackle the "Two-Hander," focusing on the quiet power of truth and connection. Then, we’ll shift gears into character creation, learning how to build distinct, memorable "people" that can inhabit the interconnected world of a La Ronde.

Whether you are looking to ground your scenes in reality or find more joy in character play, this workshop provides a toolkit for sustainable, fearless improvisation.

In this session, we strip away the noise and focus on the person standing right in front of you. You’ll learn strategies to slow down, breathe, and find the "truth of the moment." By prioritizing connection over "bits," you’ll discover how authentic emotional offers can lift a scene higher than any pre-planned joke ever could.

Spend the afternoon building a "closet" of characters you can step into at a moment's notice. We’ll focus on physical and vocal development before applying these skills to La Ronde—a classic longform format that is accessible to all skill levels. You’ll explore how characters evolve when they interact with different partners, creating a rich, rotating tapestry of stories.

(Each workshop is a delicious 6 hours: 11:00–18:00 with a 1 hour lunch break)

Saturday:

• 10:45: Arrivals
• 11:00–14:00: Morning Session: Two-Handers & Truth Part 1
• 14:00–15:00: Lunch Break*
• 15:00–18:00: Afternoon Session: Two-Handers & Truth Part 2

Sunday:

• 10:45: Arrivals
• 11:00–14:00: Morning Session: Character & La Ronde Part 1
• 14:00–15:00: Lunch Break*
• 15:00–18:00: Afternoon Session: Character & La Ronde Part 2
  *You can bring your own lunch, order in, or grab something nearby. There is a refrigerator on site.

• 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.
• Bring water: A reusable water bottle is encouraged—hydration fuels creativity!

• This class is open to all skill levels.
• Ages 16 and up.

has spent over a decade helping improvisers and teams of all kinds tap into creativity, collaboration, and joyful risk-taking. They are a co-founder of The Making-Box in Ontario, where they use applied improvisation to help organizations—from Google to the Nature Conservancy of Canada, Shopify, and universities across the country—become more adaptable and imaginative.

Beyond their work with companies, Hayley passionately volunteers to bring improv into women’s prisons, community groups, and programs for adults with developmental exceptionalities.

A Second City Tour Co. alum and longtime Canadian performer, Hayley has understudied six Second City Mainstage shows, toured internationally from Alaska to South India, served as President of the Guelph Comedy Festival for a decade, and earned recognition including:

• Guelph Top 40 Under 40 (2017)
• Canadian Comedy Award Nominee (2015)
• YMCA-YWCA Woman of Distinction (2018)
• Guelph LGBT2QI+ Community Award Nominee

Career milestone: once performing a Halloween Hoedown with Colin Mochrie — and yes, it was as delightfully bonkers as it sounds.

Hayley’s teaching is joyful, supportive, inclusive, and deeply rooted in helping improvisers discover what makes them shine.

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Prices

• 1-day workshop: Earlybird* €50 /Regular €65
• 2-day workshop: Earlybird* €90 / Regular €115

*Earlybird expires 23rd May, 2026
Use code "Earlybirdday" for Saturday or Sunday,
or "Earlybirdweekend" for the weekend ticket

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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