In the first part of the class we will focus on types of character, storytelling techniques, exercises and games, film and narrative structures, the hero's journey, genres conventions and tropes.

In the second part of the lesson we will improvise at least one 30-45 minute long narrative long form set from beginning to end.

Previous classes have included genres like: Film noir, horror, fantasy, science fiction, comedy, murder mystery, western, among others.

Monday 8th of March the genre will be: Sitcoms.

We will focus on how to create characters that are funny and how to play them in a sitcom. Creating conflict that is both fun to play and funny to watch.

We will also work on how to move the story/plot forward by asking questions like: What's the worst thing that could happen to these characters? How can we make it worse? If this is true then what else is true?

We will also look at how to create more than one plot in a sitcom.

Some previous acting or improv experience is required.

If you have any questions please send an email to: luis_nog@hotmail.com

Luis Rafael Nogueira has been performing, teaching and directing improv for almost 10 years. He has trained in London with improv companies and schools such as Hoopla, Imprology, The Comedy school among others. He has also trained clowning and masks in Spain as well as improv. He has been living in Spain for 9 years.

He has been training intensively with UK and US-based companies and schools since the beginning of the pandemic in March. Such companies include: The Maydays, The Nursery, Hoopla, Amanda Rountree (ex-Second City), The Hideout Theatre (Texas) and Liverpool Improv Comedy.