Scenework stale? In a character rut? In this workshop we’ll use our minds and bodies to play and find fun gifts to surprise ourselves and our scene partners with to rediscover how joyful improv can be when there’s no “right” answer. A mix of scenework and individual character exercises will leave you with the tools to create memorable and unique characters with distinct perspectives. An open skill level workshop focusing on practical tips and tricks to take yourself to new and surprising places in your scenework.

Bianca Casusol is a performer and teacher based in NYC, currently teaching at the Second City in Brooklyn,. She’s been lucky enough to teach at festivals across the country, The Magnet Theater, The People’s Improv Theater, DSI Comedy Theater, and The North Carolina Theater Conservatory and to learn from every person she’s ever played with. When she’s not doing make believe, she’s turning children’s short stories into sketches as a touring member of The Story Pirates.She was a founding member of the Kiss:Punch:Poem, which Time Out Chicago called, ” a rare find, a show that mixes improv with spoken word to effects both uproarious and heartfelt”. Her work has been featured on The Truth Podcast, Hot Mic with Dan Savage, Risk!, Bust Magazine, and Reductress.