Michael Gellman- Process – Improvisation From The Heart
Friday, Aug 21, 2026 @ 9:00 AM CDT • $125.00 (includes fees)
Description
Process – Improvisation From The Heart
Improvisation is The Jazz of Theatre
Michael Gellman will lead a full day workshop to explore the work described in his book – Process: An Improviser’s Journey. We will focus on specific tools necessary for powerful performance and explore methods used to create unique and truthful improvised theatre.
YOUR CHARACTERS – YOUR STORIES _ YOUR TRUTH
This workshop will encourage us to expand our potential for creating inspired improvisation as we explore:
This workshop will encourage us to expand our potential for creating inspired improvisation as we explore:
- The Freedom to react and make discoveries in performance.
- Playing and being truly present in the moment.
- Trusting ourselves and our characters in performance.
- Ways to be a truly great ensemble member.
- Getting out of our own way.
- Courage to work outside of our comfort zones.
- The Joy in our performances.
FIND THE PLAY WITHIN THE PLAY
Fear is the invisible monster that lives on stage with us. Fear causes us to lose confidence, stop supporting our partners, go for the joke and a load of other bad Improv issues. All improvisation is ultimately about focusing out. We will understand: the difference between reacting and responding, the power of improvising in the here and now and staying truly grounded for our fellow players. We will explore specific techniques to overcome fear in the morning and application in the afternoon.
Fear is the invisible monster that lives on stage with us. Fear causes us to lose confidence, stop supporting our partners, go for the joke and a load of other bad Improv issues. All improvisation is ultimately about focusing out. We will understand: the difference between reacting and responding, the power of improvising in the here and now and staying truly grounded for our fellow players. We will explore specific techniques to overcome fear in the morning and application in the afternoon.
TOOLS TO KEEP THE PERFORMANCE GOING AND GROWING
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.
Location
The Edge Theater (5451 N. Broadway)
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