Using Genre in Improv with Kristina Martinez
Workshop Description
This workshop will work on leaning into genre and discuss why it works in improv. Recognizable characters and genre tropes can be a great addition to any improviser’s toolbox.
Topics covered in this workshop:
- Identify common movie genres and the characters that live in them
- Engage in various genre scene types
- Apply genre in your improv
This workshop/class is useful for any improviser looking to strengthen their character work, any movie buff trying to flex their knowledge or anyone trying to get out of their head when it comes to premise or scene work. Yes, we will be talking about movies. No, you don’t have to be an auteur to participate.
Prerequisites
- Completion of two or more long-form improv classes from an organization’s core curriculum.
Instructor Bio
Kristina has been improvising for over 10 years, with about five of those as artistic director for Atlas Improv Co. in Madison, WI. She values strong character work, honest reactions, and if you get her started on narrative or genre, she’ll talk forever. Kristina has performed at a number of improv festivals in her duo, Goodison, including The Endurance Improv Festival, Countdown Improv, 2nd Best Comedy Fest and Omaha Improv Festival. She is one half of the narrative duo Goodison, and performs with WIT ensembles The Broken Bones and Uncle Gorgeous.
Class Details & Schedule
This is a 2.5 hour-long in-person workshop.
Location: The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Date: Tuesday, June 18, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Registration Fee: $60
Class Policies
- Must be 18 years of age or older to enroll.
- All sales are final: classes are non-refundable. Classes are only refundable to students if there are not enough students for the class. Classes are nonrefundable under all other circumstances.
- Masks are optional but not required.
- See Rails Comedy's Student Handbook for full course policies.
Waitlist
- If this class is sold out, please sign up for the waitlist above to be considered in the event of a student cancellation.
Ticketing Page Issues - Troubleshooting Steps
- If the ticketing page doesn't allow you to purchase tickets and appears sold out, it is possible that another customer has those tickets waiting in their cart and we've reached venue capacity. Please return in 15 minutes and those tickets may be available if the other customer did not purchase them.
- If the error code [Object object] appears and prevents you from checking out, this usually means that you are entering some wrong information, likely the address and/or zip code connected to the credit card you are trying to use. Please double check your payment information and try again.
- If you continue to run into issues, please contact walker@railscomedy.com.
Workshop Description
This workshop will work on leaning into genre and discuss why it works in improv. Recognizable characters and genre tropes can be a great addition to any improviser’s toolbox.
Topics covered in this workshop:
- Identify common movie genres and the characters that live in them
- Engage in various genre scene types
- Apply genre in your improv
This workshop/class is useful for any improviser looking to strengthen their character work, any movie buff trying to flex their knowledge or anyone trying to get out of their head when it comes to premise or scene work. Yes, we will be talking about movies. No, you don’t have to be an auteur to participate.
Prerequisites
- Completion of two or more long-form improv classes from an organization’s core curriculum.
Instructor Bio
Kristina has been improvising for over 10 years, with about five of those as artistic director for Atlas Improv Co. in Madison, WI. She values strong character work, honest reactions, and if you get her started on narrative or genre, she’ll talk forever. Kristina has performed at a number of improv festivals in her duo, Goodison, including The Endurance Improv Festival, Countdown Improv, 2nd Best Comedy Fest and Omaha Improv Festival. She is one half of the narrative duo Goodison, and performs with WIT ensembles The Broken Bones and Uncle Gorgeous.
Class Details & Schedule
This is a 2.5 hour-long in-person workshop.
Location: The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Date: Tuesday, June 18, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Registration Fee: $60
Class Policies
- Must be 18 years of age or older to enroll.
- All sales are final: classes are non-refundable. Classes are only refundable to students if there are not enough students for the class. Classes are nonrefundable under all other circumstances.
- Masks are optional but not required.
- See Rails Comedy's Student Handbook for full course policies.
Waitlist
- If this class is sold out, please sign up for the waitlist above to be considered in the event of a student cancellation.
Ticketing Page Issues - Troubleshooting Steps
- If the ticketing page doesn't allow you to purchase tickets and appears sold out, it is possible that another customer has those tickets waiting in their cart and we've reached venue capacity. Please return in 15 minutes and those tickets may be available if the other customer did not purchase them.
- If the error code [Object object] appears and prevents you from checking out, this usually means that you are entering some wrong information, likely the address and/or zip code connected to the credit card you are trying to use. Please double check your payment information and try again.
- If you continue to run into issues, please contact walker@railscomedy.com.