Saturday 7/1 2:00 pm
$60+ fees
You’ve heard of group mind, but what about group hivemind? Early on in their relationship the members of PGraph decided to eschew permanent coaches or directors in favor of a self-directed ensemble.
After 17+ years of non-stop commitment and a non-stop weekly show, the four members of Parallelogramophonograph have learned to work together as a highly-connected unit on and off stage.
For this 2-hour workshop, Kaci and Roy have picked their favorite exercises and tips for getting close and connected with your fellow players, your overall ensemble, and most surprisingly, yourself.
Instructors
Kaci Beeler (she/they) is an artist, improviser, writer, and stage and film actor based out of Austin, TX. She has been performing improvisational theatre since 2003 and has toured to over 85 cities and 11 countries to perform and teach. Some career highlights include being named Best Actor/Actress in the Austin Chronicle “Best of Austin” Awards, studying with the PUNCHDRUNK theatre company in London, and improvising in character for HBO’s WESTWORLD experience. You can hear Kaci on national TV and radio daily as the chief brand voice for Domino’s.
Roy Janik, in addition to being a member of the renowned ensemble Parallelogramophonograph, is one of the owners and the Artistic Director of The Hideout Theatre in Austin, TX, which specializes in narrative and genre-based improv. Over the years Roy has directed and created countless shows at The Hideout, including “Death by Musical” and “Austin Secrets,” the latter of which has inspired productions in Seattle, Portland, Rhode Island, and more. He is particularly fond of teaching his workshop called “Chase the Ball,” which explores a focus-based perspective on improvising.