Every month Deep End holds a special focus workshop. These workshops are facilitated by our Artistic Director Domeka Parker. With over 30 years of experience performing improvisational theater and 12 plus years teaching it, Domeka is not only an expert in the craft she is also an exceptionally intuitive and effective teacher. The gift of these focused workshops is immense. Especially for those who cannot commit to a 6 week course or are currently performing at a high level on a regular basis. Having a chance to dig in hard to a very specific skill with a very experienced teacher is simply invaluable. Please keep your eyes peeled for the workshop that speaks to you and register quick before those spots are grabbed up!
FREE WORKSHOP!Saturday July 20th
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Special Guest Workshop
One day, one special guest, two amazing workshops!
Dave Morris
is a speaker, teacher, and storyteller, but mostly he's an improviser. He's been teaching, producing and performing improvisation around Canada and the world for the last 20 years. He is the artistic director of the award-winning Paper Street Theatre co. in Victoria B.C., was a long-time volunteer and regional director for the Canadian Improv Games, and performs his one-man improvised storytelling shows to high acclaim. He has performed and taught at festivals around the world, including Seattle, London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Romania, Chicago, and many more across Canada. He's busy often, but can always be busier.
is a speaker, teacher, and storyteller, but mostly he's an improviser. He's been teaching, producing and performing improvisation around Canada and the world for the last 20 years. He is the artistic director of the award-winning Paper Street Theatre co. in Victoria B.C., was a long-time volunteer and regional director for the Canadian Improv Games, and performs his one-man improvised storytelling shows to high acclaim. He has performed and taught at festivals around the world, including Seattle, London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Romania, Chicago, and many more across Canada. He's busy often, but can always be busier.
Saturday August 17th
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Workshop Number One / 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. / $85 for single workshop
Hosting Improvisers know how to improvise, but not all of them know how to host. This workshop is focused on learning how to be yourself instead of a character, how to talk with the audience instead of at the audience, but mostly how to navigate the space between performer and patron. We’ll also cover new audience warm-ups, opening spiels, thank yous, sponsor reads, stage presence, how to use notes, and of course, how to make an audience feel respected and like an important part of the show. This workshop is useful for all levels of improviser, and is applicable to more than just improv shows. |
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Workshop Number 2 / 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. / $85 for single workshop
Dialogue
On stage we have two tools: our bodies and our voices, this workshop is focused entirely on the latter. Improvisers can talk a lot while saying very little, and use 100 words when 6 will do. Dave Morris will help turn your dialogue into music and show you how to make every word count. The techniques in this workshop apply to a wide range of improvised styles, shows, and formats. Learn how to find the musical rhythm in your speech, how to turn a simple conversation into an entire scene, and layer your dialogue with multiple meanings. If you speak on stage, this workshop will help you speak better.
Dialogue
On stage we have two tools: our bodies and our voices, this workshop is focused entirely on the latter. Improvisers can talk a lot while saying very little, and use 100 words when 6 will do. Dave Morris will help turn your dialogue into music and show you how to make every word count. The techniques in this workshop apply to a wide range of improvised styles, shows, and formats. Learn how to find the musical rhythm in your speech, how to turn a simple conversation into an entire scene, and layer your dialogue with multiple meanings. If you speak on stage, this workshop will help you speak better.
SPECIAL OFFER!Register for BOTH workshops and receive 25% off your total. PLUS attend the Saturday night show starring Dave Morris and Domeka Parker for FREE. A total value of $186, with this bundling special you get all three events for $127.50, which is SUPER FANTASTIC!
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