Workshop: Show Me - Don't Tell Me with Nelson Velazquez

Sunday, Jun 28, 2026 @ 11:00 AM CDT • Multiple prices

Description
Words – they can get in the way of delivering excellent scenes. So throw them away! This unique workshop uses physical theater improvisation and speechless scenes along with mask work and music to discover communication through body language and silent interactions. Develop new characters & initiations and sustain deeper interactions with players of all skill levels using these techniques.


Workshop Outline:


  • Mind-Body Tuning: Use physical warmups to get out of your head and into your body.
  • The Power of Action: Explore how physical movement can drive a scene forward faster than dialogue.
  • Object-Driven Discovery: Crack the What and Why of your scene using nothing but the environment around you.
  • Unspoken Chemistry: Master the art of high-emotion, low-word scene work using physicality and space.
  • Silent Storytelling: Perform compelling, entirely silent improvised pieces that captivate an audience without a single spoken word.


Recommended Skill Level of Students: Intermediate – Advanced
Max Students: 15
Workshop Length: 3 hours
Special Instructions: Please wear comfortable clothes to move around in and athletic shoes. Sandals, open-toed shoes, boots, and heels are strongly discouraged.


ABOUT NELSON VELAZQUEZ


Nelson Velazquez has been actively engaged in improvisational theatre since 2004. His expertise encompasses sketch comedy, standup, scripted theatre, and various forms of improvisation. He is currently a faculty member and musical director at Second City Chicago, an instructor/performer with Improductions, LLC, and a guest instructor at theatres worldwide. Additionally, Nelson serves as the head musical director for Los Improviachis, an improvised musical mariachi ensemble.
Training and Performance Background

Nelson’s training and performance experience includes renowned institutions such as the Second City Training Center, The Annoyance Theatre, and ComedySportz Chicago. He has performed with numerous groups across the United States, showcasing his versatility and commitment to the art form. Nelson is also the former Artistic Director and current board member of Salsation Theatre Company, a Latinx theatre company with over 25 years of history specializing in sketch and improvisational comedy.
Teaching Experience

Nelson has extensive teaching experience, having conducted workshops at major festivals internationally including the Impro Amsterdam Festival, The Chicago Improv Festival, The Baltimore Improv Festival, The Northwest Improv Festival, and the Grand Rapids Improv Festival amongst many others. His workshops focus on empowering students with the skills necessary to excel in both improvisation and performance.
Mission and Vision

Nelson is dedicated to leveraging his deep knowledge of comedy and performance to engage audiences through sketch comedy, standup, and improvisational theatre. His mission is to demystify the creative process behind comedy, whether it is through theatre or writing. Nelson aims to make theatre accessible and inclusive, equipping individuals with the tools they need to express themselves confidently and authentically.

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STATION IMPROV & SKETCH COMEDY THEATER
2000 Nance Street | Suite A-100 | Houston, TX 77020
832.786.0413 | [email protected] | StationTheater.com| Find us on Google Maps


For more than a decade, Station Theater has championed local talent and creativity as Houston’s homegrown hub for smart, irreverent improv and sketch comedy. More than a stage, we’re a playground where students, performers, and even businesses use the power of play to spark laughs, ideas, and connections.


REFUNDS & TICKET TRANSFERS
We DO NOT offer refunds for shows, workshops, or classes. With advance notice, we may be able to transfer your ticket to a different date. Email [email protected] as soon as possible.

CAN I BRING A GUEST TO CLASS?
We do not allow guests in our classes.

IS THERE AN AGE REQUIREMENT FOR CLASSES?
Students must be 18 years or older. 

CAN I BUY TICKETS AT THE DOOR?
Online ticket sales close 1 hour before the class starts. We do not offer sales at the door for classes.

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Location

2000 Nance Street, Suite A-100, Houston, TX 77020

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