Dave Razowsky Master Class

Registration includes all 8-hours of instruction. Class is limited to 16 students.

Sat 10:30am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Sun 10:30am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 5:00pm

A Subversive’s Guide to Improvisation, The Masterclass

This two-day weekend masterclass focuses on the methodology in David Razowsky’s best-selling book, A Subversive’s Guide to Improvisation, Moving Beyond ‘Yes, And. ’The challenge for most improvisers is trying to stick to “the rules” and believing “Yes, and” is the magic formula for a successful scene. When we say “yes” to every offer, characters meander and never find their footing. In an instant, you travel from a state of fluidity to a mess of frustration and ask yourself, “How did I go wrong?” or “Now what?” This masterclass will provide methods and exercises that free you to connect to your partner and the scene without worrying about the rules.

We’ll center on the following:

• Getting focused at the beginning of a scene


• Building strong emotional relationships instead of plot


• Learning how paying attention to your heart and breath leads to strong scenes and surprising dynamics.

Students are encouraged to have A Subversive’s Guide to Improvisation for the workshop. The paperback and ebook can be ordered through Amazon. Or, for the price of the book plus shipping and handling costs, students can purchase an autographed copy through a special link on Razowsky’s website, www.davidrazowsky.com. Email drazowsky@me.com if you prefer to buy the signed edition. David Razowsky is the author of the groundbreaking best-seller, A Subversive’s Guide to Improvisation. David studied, performed, taught, and directed at Second City with performers Stephen Colbert, Steve Carrell, and Michael Keegan-Key, among many others. He served as Artistic Director of Second City Hollywood for nine years before focusing on full-time coaching. He has directed and taught his methodology to individuals and groups in the US and worldwide, including New Zealand, where he presented his smash TEDx Talk, Life: The Process is the Product. His home base is Los Angeles, where he continues to teach and coach online.