This workshop focuses on subtext as a central element in improvisation (the underlying intentions, emotions, and tensions that shape human interaction beyond spoken dialogue). Through a series of focused exercises, participants will explore the relationship between text and subtext, learning how to play what is not said rather than what is explicitly stated. The work begins with simple explorations of shifting intention and gradually moves into scene work, where subtext drives action, rhythm, and connection. Using repetition and variation, performers will revisit moments to uncover deeper layers of meaning, allowing scenes to evolve beyond initial ideas. The workshop also introduces ways of recognizing emerging themes, helping participants experience how meaning can arise organically in real time.
Designed as a concentrated exploration, this session offers practical tools and embodied understanding that can immediately deepen improvisational work.

All shows and classes for DIF take place at The Edge Theater (5451 N. Broadway).Traveling for the festival? Get discounts on accommodations here: https://www.theatremomentum.com/dif-travel.