Improv Level 2: Developing Characters

This workshop is for graduates of a Level 1 Improv class.

If character work is the last thing you think of when you enter a scene, this workshop is for you. From movement to motivation, there are so many ways to explore character. Through games and scenework, participants will practice exploring the layers of a character. Learn how to allow a suggestion to inspire character choices that range from grounded to absurd. We will also learn fun techniques that highlight your strengths as a performer and improve your commitment to the character you’ve created.

About the Instructor

Tia Kemp is a performer and improv instructor based in Philly. She began studying improv in 2013 at Unexpected Productions in Seattle and has completed several training sessions at The Second City in Chicago. After moving to Philadelphia in 2017, she was cast on improv and sketch teams, directed a house team and has produced multiple shows. In 2018, she created “No Diggity,” an improv show inspired by old school hip hop and R&B. As an instructor, Tia has taught both teens and adults at The Unscripted Project, Crossroads Comedy Theater, Liberty Improv Theater, Philly Improv Theater, and UArts. Beyond improv, Tia works at PhillyCAM, a public access media center that provides training and opportunities for community members to create their own TV and radio programming.