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Is it okay to ask questions? Why must we Who What Where? And what if ‘Yes, And’ isn’t all it’s cracked up to be?

Rules can provide structure, guidelines, a compass to steer ourselves by. Rules also create a system where compliance to the rule overrides free thought and ‘getting it right’ outweighs exploration of the craft. Rules aren’t useful when they try to limit how to improvise, how to create, how to think, what you must or must not do on stage. When the freedom of play is obstructed by the limitations of rules we restrict creativity and confine the imagination.

In this workshop we challenge the rules as absolutes and create freedom in our improvisational work as we focus on the tools, techniques and choices.

IS THIS WORKSHOP RIGHT FOR YOU?

This full day workshop is geared towards intermediate and advanced improvisors (refer to Locomotive’s registration policies). If you are a director, teacher, and/or a regular and confident performer, this day is for you. 

Not sure which day to sign up for? Get in touch with Jen: hello@locomotive.nz and we’ll get you sorted out.  

Please note:
Places are strictly limited with a waitlist available
Payment plans and scholarships available, please contact hello@locomotive.nz

ABOUT PATTI STILES

Patti is an actor, improviser, director, teacher, author and playwright who’s been working professionally in theatre since 1983. She served her theatre apprenticeship at the world renowned Loose Moose Theatre and was trained by the late, great Keith Johnstone. 

Patti has an infectious enthusiasm for improvisation. Mix this with her insightful improvisation technique, strong narrative skill and her spirit of play, and it is no wonder she is responsible for inspiring many hundreds of people to improvise. Her understanding of Johnstone’s work and philosophy, combined with her own discoveries and her wealth of experience on the world impro stage, has made her a “must have” teacher for performers and companies wishing to create spontaneous theatre with fine skill, strong narrative, heart and elegant style.

Locomotive is thrilled to bring Patti back to NZ for a wider tour, following her week at Auckland Improv Festival in April.