Monday, 21 April | 14:00 - 17:00 @ ATH Theatre

Have you ever found yourself being butted out of a scene because there were just too many people on stage? Scenes with more than 3-4 players are tricky to manage for, both, the director(s) and the players. In this workshop, we’re going to work on finding the sweet spot in scenes with a large cast, how not to steal attention when on stage, and how to keep the story from getting complicated. We’ll also cycle through scene formats that can convincingly manage large casts.

⚫︎ ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Arjun is a seasoned improviser based in Bangalore, India, with a diverse and vibrant international career in the world of improv theatre. His journey has taken him across the globe, studying, performing, and teaching in cities such as Barcelona, Dubai, Copenhagen, Vancouver, Manila, and Singapore. He spent time working with Keith Johnstone at the Danish National School of Performing Arts which deeply shaped the way he approached improv (or, impro).

From 2021 to 2022, Arjun served as the Artistic Director at the International Theatresports Institute (ITI), where he worked on building policy suggestions around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in improv to make theatre more accessible and inclusive for improvisers from all backgrounds. 

Arjun’s approach to storytelling is inspired by folklore and fairytales from around the world, weaving these timeless narratives into his performances. He’s also influenced by the collaborative nature of tabletop board games like Dungeons and Dragons, which allows him to explore character-driven, spontaneous storytelling. Hanna-Barbera cartoons, with their playful and vivid creativity, also serve as a source of inspiration, influencing his dynamic and humorous style.

Currently, he co-runs Improv Lore in Bangalore, a space where they nurture local improv talent while exploring storytelling with a South Asian lens.