Workshops
Improvise
with Martin Zeller
About Martty Zeller:
Martty Zeller has been an improvisational performer and teacher since 1985. He was the founder and artistic director of Fresh Produce Productions (a Homer based improvisation troupe), and was the artistic director of the Blue Door Theatre (BDT) in Spokane, WA. from 2003 to 2007. He is currently teaching and performing with the BDT. He is a rostered artist with the Washington State Arts in Education Commission and has directed and written numerous formats for improvised presentations. He has also adapted improvisational techniques for consultative and therapeutic forums and works with traditional and alternative students of all ages, teachers, mental health clients, businesses, performers, and writers. He also teaches and directs documentary videography for high school students.
Who: Ages 14 through adult
When: Saturday and Sunday, July 24th and 25th
Where: HCOA 355 W. Pioneer
Cost: $80 members, $90 non-members
Register at HCOA
Workshop Description
Saturday from 9:30 to 12:30 (lunch break) then 1:30 to 3:30.
We will start with basic improv warm-ups and exercises which contain the building blocks for both short and long form ensemble improvisation. Then to building group story, playing with developing characters, and understanding the importance of saying Yes!. Spontaneity, patterns and game awareness as well as how to do a workable tonsillectomy are woven through everything we do.......
Sunday from 12:00 to 3:00 (includes 20 minute coffee break).
We will review and scaffold on what we learned on Saturday, focus on 2 and 3 person scenes and games, edits and entries, group story telling formats. We will try to follow the interests of the students and go as far as the class is able to in the time we have. Participants will learn improv exercises and games, character choices, spontaneity, group story building, beginning self and group awareness, 2-person scene work and short form games and long form patterns. You are in for hours of laughter, challenge, surprise, creativity and playful learning experience to take home and befuddle your housemates or pets or use on stage or at work.
