Betse Green

Do you struggle with playing feminine or masculine characters as a grounded, real characters vs. caricatures? Do you endow your scene partner as opposite of what they are trying to portray? Come prepared to walk on the masculine/feminine side. Taking on what it truly feels like to embody all the physical, emotional and communication traits of your characters. Valuable communication, creative and relationship building skills are packed into this fun and interactive workshop taught by professional improviser and Certified Improv Educator and Architect, Betse Green. By the end of the workshop, you’ll walk away with: How to make supportive, creative choices that encourage communication How to reframe gender stereotypes as learning opportunities in a fun way Playing characters not bound by gender With more value and purpose of walking in feminine/masculine shoes and learn more about yourself, and others.

Do you struggle with playing a different age and end up being a caricature? Do you have a hard time endowing your scene partner any other age than what they look? When you play an age different than your own, do you still get endowed as your own age? Does your physicality/voice not convey your character’s age? In the Improv for the Ages class we will explore the different generational archetypes to create grounded characters vs. caricatures. You will also learn tools to support your fellow player in playing whatever age they want to play. Come prepared to walk in the shoes of 8 generations. Taking on what it truly feels like to embody all the physical, emotional and communication traits of any generation. By the end of the workshop, you’ll walk away: Identifying your own age stereotypes Identifying the 8 generational archetypes Empowering yourself to create real, grounded characters Hone your listening skills to support and create characters spanning all generations Find additional joy in playing your chronological age