The Fence Around the Playground: Mechanics of Storytelling in Long Form | Charlotte Comedy Theater @ VAPA

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Join the workshop "The Fence Around the Playground: Mechanics of Storytelling in Long Form" to elevate your improv skills to the next level. This two-hour intensive session aims to address common concerns faced by improvisers when transitioning into narrative long-form. Instructor Mandy Butler, an experienced improviser and Associate Professor of Theatre & Speech at Newberry College, will share practical and productive answers she has developed over her 20-year improv career. Through the application of storytelling mechanics, participants will learn to merge the ancient art of storytelling with any narrative format, resulting in captivating shows that both players and audience members will enjoy. By embracing structure as a necessary boundary, improvisers gain the freedom to play freely and joyously without chaos or confusion. With limited space for individual attention and effective instruction, the workshop is open to 20 players. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your improv abilities. Mandy Butler brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, having trained and performed with esteemed instructors from renowned improv institutions such as Second City, Upright Citizens Brigade, and Steppenwolf West. She has also taught master classes at improv festivals and studios across the United States, as well as in Istanbul and Iraqi Kurdistan. Sign up now to secure your spot in this exclusive workshop.