Stoltenberg: Break the Pattern Workshop

Sat. Feb 11, 2017 10:00am - 1:00pm EST
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Price: $50.00
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Price: $50.00
18 and Over
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Stoltenberg: Break the Pattern Workshop

Break the Pattern, Build the World


Too often we fall into the pattern of doing scenes, in the same neutral spaces--conversations taking place center stage. Our shows become variations of a similar picture: people standing trying to sound smart or funny. When we go out with only the intention of connecting to our partner and playing with solely what is in front of us, we can limit ourselves and what we build for the audience. In this workshop, Tim will focus on activating our decision making instincts to simultaneously engage our partner and build the world around us on stage with physicality, variety and spacework. Using the entirety of the stage can help the performer gain confidence and control in creating their environment. Incorporating physicality and specifics into the scene outside of the relationship can generate deeper development of the relationship on stage. And we must be able to create different and lasting images for our audience so that we can stay ahead of them and keep them coming back. We will work on opening up the stage and the world that we create so that we can have more fun together and surprise ourselves.


Prerequisite: intermediate and higher


About Tim Stoltenberg:


Tim Stoltenberg (AEA/SAG/AFTRA) currently resides in Los Angeles, but is originally from Wisconsin. After graduating from St. Norbert College in 2001 Tim went to tour with The Academy Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. While in Atlanta Tim worked with The Center for Puppetry Arts, The Alliance, Laughing Matters, Agatha’s Dinner Theatre, Synchronicity Theatre, Jewish Theatre of the South, and Dad’s Garage Theatre. At Dad’s Garage Tim was the Improv Director for 4 years where we helped to create original plays, improv formats, teach improv classes and Corporate Training workshops.


In 2009 Tim moved to Chicago where he toured with The Second City and did other co-productions with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and The Goodman Theatre. In Chicago Tim taught improv at Second City and performed with The Improvised Shakespeare Company and numerous improv groups at the iO Theatre. Tim was seen on such shows as: Sirens, Chicago Fire, and The Onion (web series.) Tim was also seen in commercials for AT&T, T-Mobile, and the Ohio Lottery.


Tim moved to Los Angeles where he continues to perform and teach at The Second City, as well as teaching a commercial improv workshop with Lawless Casting. Tim has been seen in commercials for Southwest Airlines, Comcast, and Dollar Shave Club. Tim continues to travel performing improv, storytelling, and stand up.


 


EARLY BIRD PRICE ENDS 2/6: $40
REGULAR PRICE: $50
Arcade Comedy Theater classes are open to adults 18 yrs or older.


 


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820 Liberty Avenue 820 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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