Phenomenal Physicality with David Raitt

Learn how to make bolder physical choices for your improv scenes! Physicality inspires emotions, characters, locations, genres, finding the game, supporting other players, and more. Getting more active on stage makes your improv more watchable and engaging for the audience.

You'll learn a fresh approach to object work, how to fix bad habits, and how to mine your scene environment for ideas. We'll also look at how to play safely, both physically and emotionally, when increasing your physicality.

David Raitt has been improvising since 1996. He's an alumnus of The Second City Canadian National Touring Company (4 years) and multiple ensemble contracts with the Toronto Mainstage. He especially loves physical comedy and is the author of ""The Improv Illusionist,"" the first book dedicated to physical improv (Bloomsbury/Methuen Drama).

Currently a performer, director, and instructor with the Oakville Improv Theatre Company in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, Dave also plays and teaches internationally. Recent workshops: Nottingham, UK (Robin Hood International Improv Festival 2024); Amsterdam (easylaughs); Austin, TX (The Hideout Theatre); Schenectady, NY (The Mopco Theatre).

Level 2 Scene Work is a prerequisite for this class. If you feel you have sufficient experience from other schools please get in touch to obtain permission to join!