Improv Decolonized 101
Decolonize Your Improv: No, seriously. Rewire, Reclaim, Reimagine, and shake up your scenes. This workshop invites improvisers of all levels to dive into the art of improv through a decolonized lens. We’ll question old-school norms, unpack power dynamics, and explore new ways of creating stories that feel true, liberating, and wildly inclusive. Whether you’re looking to deepen your craft or just want to play in a space that values truth and transformation, come as you are. This room is for everyone. No, seriously—everyone.
Hard Topics
This workshop will highlight what happens to us as performers when a scene becomes scary, offensive, or insensitive, and we freeze or lose ourselves. We explore some approaches to get the agency back when we find ourselves somewhere uncomfortable, tools for improvising mindfully and finding a proactive voice for you and your show. We will learn the SwagHat format. A living room-style discussion, and then we perform scenes inspired by the conversation.
TRIGGER AND CONTENT WARNING: this is a class on scenes when you find yourself dealing with topics of race or socially and politically charged situations - which means it will include discussions and scenes dealing with race, gender* and other very personally sensitive areas and how to move forward thoughtfully, respectfully and meaningfully when you find yourself there.