WRITE YOUR STORY! SCREENWRITING WORKSHOP
Ever wonder how movies get made? They start with a great story!
In this weekend's introduction to screenwriting intensive, young writers will learn how to bring their unique stories to life! We will begin by utilizing the tenets of improv to generate ideas, explore the basics of storytelling, and end with a finished short film script. Co-taught with educator, writer, and coach Daisun Cohn-Williams of Day 1 Life Coaching and Consulting.
For Ages 10-16, meet online (zoom) on August 5th and 6th 10 am-12 pm each day.
Cost: 300
*Materials: computer, wifi, pen/pencil, notebook, or online notebook.
Improv for kids workshop [online]
Improv for kids! Dates and Times are TBD.
More info coming soon!
Improv for Actors [ONLINE]
Open to all levels. Improv is an amazing tool for acting! Improvisation revitalizes. It teaches one to live and react in the present moment. Improvisation puts the thinking mind aside allowing for a creative flow, where an actor can be in their body creating more authentic behaviors and moments. Improvisation creates something new, it builds confidence, fosters creativity, and most importantly it is super duper FUN!
In this one day workshop we will explore how the tenants of improv can be beneficial for auditions, commercials, scene study, and more.
*This workshop acts as an intro into the 4-week course.
Class will be held online. PST
Cost $60
One Day Improv Workshop “CREATIVE FLOW” [ONLINE]
No experience necessary! All levels are welcome to this one day workshop focusing on creating that sweet spot of “creative flow state of mind” where one is truly in the moment, generous with themselves and their scene partners.
Improv is an amazing tool for life! Improvisation revitalizes. It teaches one to live and react in the present moment. Improvisation puts the thinking mind aside allowing for a creative flow, unlocking those golden nuggets of ideas that are inside all of our magical brains! Improvisation creates something new, it builds confidence, fosters creativity, and most importantly it is super duper FUN!
*This workshop acts as an intro into the 4-week course.
Class will be held online. PST
Cost $60
Improv for Writer's Intensive [oNLINE]
This one day intensive will be a deep dive into the basic tools of improvisation and how to utilize these tools for story ideation, character development, creating authentic sounding dialogue, punching up jokes, and breaking through writer’s block. Writers will learn how to trust their subconscious mind and say “yes and…” while taking more risks with their writing.
Improv is an amazing tool for writing! Improvisation revitalizes. It teaches one to live and react in the present moment. Improvisation puts the thinking mind aside allowing for a creative flow state of mind, unlocking those golden nuggets of ideas that are inside all of our magical brains! Improvisation creates something new, it builds confidence, fosters creativity, and most importantly it is super duper FUN!
Class will be held online. PST
Cost $150
Structure:
We will learn and practice the tenets of improv and how they can propel your writing. A mix of fun improv games paired with writing exercises to help you open up! (Yes and, character development, creating authentic dialogue, world-building, story, writing action, and structure)
Writers will have the opportunity to bring in written pages, ideas or scenarios that we will read and improvise in support of character and story development. We will also have an opportunity to practice thinking on your feet for pitch meetings.
Learning Outcomes:
Make improvisation a regular part of your writing/filmmaking process.
Easily and consistently generate new ideas.
Improve your ability to think on your feet. Great for in-person or remote pitch sessions, writer’s room sessions, punching up jokes on set, and more.
Remove judgment that keeps you stuck with your writing.
Improv for Actors woRKSHOP [ONLINE]
Open to all levels. Improv is an amazing tool for acting! Improvisation revitalizes. It teaches one to live and react in the present moment. Improvisation puts the thinking mind aside allowing for a creative flow, where an actor can be in their body creating more authentic behaviors and moments. Improvisation creates something new, it builds confidence, fosters creativity, and most importantly it is super duper FUN!
In this one day workshop we will explore how the tenants of improv can be beneficial for auditions, commercials, scene study, and more.
*This workshop acts as an intro into the 4-week course.
Class will be held online. PST
Cost $60
One day Improv workshop “creative flow” [online]
No experience necessary! All levels are welcome to this one day workshop focusing on creating that sweet spot of “creative flow state of mind” where one is truly in the moment, generous with themselves and their scene partners.
Improv is an amazing tool for life! Improvisation revitalizes. It teaches one to live and react in the present moment. Improvisation puts the thinking mind aside allowing for a creative flow, unlocking those golden nuggets of ideas that are inside all of our magical brains! Improvisation creates something new, it builds confidence, fosters creativity, and most importantly it is super duper FUN!
*This workshop acts as an intro into the 4-week course.Class will be held online. PST
Cost $60