Get over being stumped with this workshop:
Yes, And... More!!
Cool off with us in hot August!Click here to register; $50 USD via paypal
Monday Aug 24th, 2 hours
Starts at:
1pm pac / 2pm mtn / 3pm cnt / 4 pm east
Limited to 12 participants
Click here for cancellation policy.
Requirements
Not required but preferred: Ethernet internet (not wireless) Skype connection.
Why take "Yes, And... More"?
Everyone wants you, the voice actor, to make strong acting choices, and sometimes with no prep, right? Clients or casting want you to make the character your own, bring strong personal choices, and be flexible to change them fast, on the fly, with confidence in the 'hot' seat. This workshop explores this smartly through practicing the "core" skill in improv: "Yes, And".
In an improv context, 'yes and' is traditionally with scene partners, especially since that's the foundation of improv. The same tenants apply to script work in voiceover. We put everything in context, walking you through 3 key skills to help you be more agile at making strong and fast choices. You'll get targeted practice, and then put it all together in scenes. As always, we provide supportive feedback while you practice. We're giving you tools to be agile at making strong and fast choices better than before the workshop.
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"Yes, And... More!" is an elective workshop available to anyone who can meet the minimum requirements. New players are encouraged to consider joining weekly improv workouts, to support your improv in VO.
Weekly workouts are like “gym” improv sessions for VO, and are also audio-only via Skype in a small group.
Note – This workshop is not about breaking down a script or script specs. This workshop is for VO talent who work part-time or full-time in voiceover and want to get more competitive by using improv with their VO skills. This workshop is NOT for folks trying to figure out how to start a career in voiceover, and it is NOT for people brand new to voiceover work.
About Mike
Mike Spara is an actor, comedian and writer. He is a founding member of TNM (The New Movement) NOLA, where he is also a faculty member for the improvisation, sketch, and AP Comedy conservatories. He has received training from UCB, Second City, iO, Annoyance, and Under the Gun Theater, among others. He performs comedy around the country, including SF Sketch Fest, Moontower Comedy & Oddity Fest, Chicago SketchFest for five years running, and Hell Yes Fest. He performs sketch and improvisation with a variety of groups in New Orleans, including Stupid Time Machine, where he also produces and performs his wordless sketch comedy show Conversations with Body Language.