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A 5 day in-person Viewpoints intensive, for experienced improvisers.A 5 day in-person Viewpoints intensive, for experienced improvisers. Viewpoints is a theatre vocabulary that developed from dance improvisation and choreography. It's a valuable tool for awareness of physical presence and stage picture, embodiment of emotional cues, maintaining focus in a scene, and meaningful scene work. Viewpoints bridges gaps between abstract and concrete, and allows for scenes and shows with layers of meaning and form. We'll cover group work, scene work, movement on stage (all physical abilities welcome, this will not be an athletic endeavour), soft focus, pacing, and finding the, 'what's this really about?' in a scene.
This class is for experienced improvisers or those with an acting background. By that I mean folks who are comfortable with grounded scene work and with receiving gentle notes/side coaching. There's no specific entry requirements beyond that, because folks from all different backgrounds are very welcome; please feel free to pop me an email if you're not sure if this class is for you.
Classes are 10-6 Monday to Friday, with an hour for lunch and breaks as needed. There are lots of nice places to eat nearby, and folks from out of town will find lots of options for accommodation as well. The venue has flat access via a lift, and gender neutral loos. There is strip lighting in the building, though if it's sunny we might not need it! Please get in touch for any other access needs, we'll always do our best.
About your teacher:
Stephen Davidson is the Artistic Director of The Improvised Play, Improvable, QI: Queer Improv, Carmen: A gender-swapped Film Noir Fantasy, and of Zeal: The Pride Improv Festival. Stephen is the author of two books about improv, Play Like an Ally and Improvising Gender. Stephen teaches improv independently and through Improvable, with the Free London Improv Project, City Academy, and Hoopla Improv. He has taught and performed all over the world.
Stephen loves improv and one of the world’s most cheerful people when playing or teaching. When coaching and directing improv he prides himself on creating a positive environment so that players can perform at their best. Stephen likes his improv like he likes his partners; silly, clever, and emotionally connected. Stephen has studied improv through i/o Chicago, Annoyance, UCB, Hoopla, The Maydays, Music Box, Showstoppers, Imprology, and with many visiting artists including Dave Razowsky, Bill Arnett, Kaci Beeler, Heather Anne Campbell, Deanna Fleysher, and many more.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
2 Finsbury Avenue,London,EC2M 2PA,GB, United Kingdom
Tickets
GBP 250 to GBP 400