Workshop: Dynamic Object Work

Sat May 16 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm UTC-04:00

Mettlesome at Golden Belt | Durham

Mettlesome Lab
Publisher/HostMettlesome Lab
Workshop: Dynamic Object Work
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In the world of improv, object work can make a scene more engaging to watch and can even help drive the Game.
About this Event

Workshop Description: Imagine watching a movie where someone stands still and talks the whole time. Not very engaging, right? Similarly, improv without object work falls flat, leaving scenes less engaging and dynamic.

In the world of improv, object work can transform a scene. It makes a scene more engaging to watch, informs the improviser's movements, and can even help drive the Game.

This workshop will focus on:

  • Breaking the habit of a "talking heads" scene.
  • Creating more believable object work.
  • Initiating with object work.
  • Using object work to explore your Base Reality.
  • Using object work to rest the Game.
  • Better object work habits.

Prerequisite: Improv 101 or an equivalent improv course.
Workshop Length: 2 hours

What Should I Bring? Wear comfy clothes and closed-toe shoes fit for movement. Please bring a notebook and pen/pencil. Bring a full water bottle.

Please read our and before signing up for a class or workshop.

Instructor: Hillary Yonce (she/her) has been performing, teaching, and coaching improv comedy since 2008. She has a background in theater, a career in science, and is a North Carolina native. Hillary has performed improv across the country in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Washington D.C. and more. She has extensive experience in performing, writing, and producing in the comedic field, to include producing a televised game show, a live musical variety show, and coaching her improv teams during her undergraduate and graduate degree programs at UNC Chapel Hill and the University of Arizona. Hillary performs with Mettlesome on improv house team Hush Hush and has coached Secret Society.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mettlesome at Golden Belt, 800 Taylor St, Durham, United States

Tickets

USD 32.64

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