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Queer AF: Intro to Improv for Queer Performers

Sun, 29 May 2022, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm NZST
Queer AF: Intro to Improv for Queer Performers

(Location TBC, watch this space)

Queer Arts Festival (Queer AF) is a brand new event celebrating queer art and artists in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (30 May - 5 June 2022). Locomotive's Jennifer O'Sullivan has been invited to curate an improv workshop and performance as part of the programme, and has in turn recruited three brilliant teachers for this event - Stevie Hancox-Monk, Rebecca Stubbing, and Christine Brooks (check out their bios on the right).

This workshop is a one day crash course in improv for queer newbies (new to improv, not necessarily new to performing), and is taught by some of the leading queer practitioners in Aotearoa. Join us for a day learning some of the most joyful fundamentals of improvisation, including Being Silly, Happy Failure, Playing Games, Telling Stories, and more - all through the lens of bringing queer joy to the stage!

Linked to this workshop is a performance opportunity in our showcase on Tuesday 31 May - the first half will feature performers from this workshop, demonstrating the skills learned in a safe and supported environment. The second half features experienced players performing an Armando, an exploration of true personal stories inspiring spontaneous scenes of silliness.

Registration in this workshop entails:

  • Attendance on Sunday 29 May, 10am - 5pm (with breaks!)
  • Optional: Performing in the first half of the showcase at Two/Fifty Seven, Tuesday 31 May 6pm-7:30pm (5pm call time)
  • Optional: Ticket to watch the second half of the showcase OR the whole show

This workshop is free, and open to anyone in Te Whanganui-a-Tara new to improvisation and with a queer identity, aged 13+.

Already familiar with improv but want to experience this approach? Join us!

Register

Teachers

Christine Brooks

Co-Founder & Teacher

Rebecca Stubbing

Guest Tutor

Stevie Hancox-Monk

Guest Tutor

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Classifications

Age Groups
  • All
Levels
  • Beginner