BIF days

Das BIF-Programm bringt Improspieler aus der ganzen Welt zusammen, um neue Impulse und Eindrücke zu sammeln, sich weiterzubilden und Kontakte zu knüpfen. Neben den Workshops bietet das Rahmenprogramm viele Möglichkeiten, sich auszuprobieren, Denkanstöße zu finden, sich zu vernetzen und vor allem viel Spaß zu haben.

Workshop: Hard topics

John Gebretatose (USA)

In this workshop, we will highlight what happens to us as performers when a scene becomes scary, offensive or insensitive and we freeze or lose ourselves. We explore some approaches to get agency back when we find ourselves somewhere uncomfortable, tools for improvising mindfully and finding a proactive voice for you and your show.

Trigger and content warning: this class is based on scenes when you find yourself dealing with topics of race or socially and politically charged situations – which means it will include discussions and scenes dealing with race, gender and other very personally sensitive areas and how to move forward thoughtfully, respectfully and meaningfully when you find yourself there.

LEVEL: participants with at least 3 years of impro experience, who rehearse and/or take workshops on a regular basis.