Laughtrack Theater presents….”Workshops w/ Scott Hanada”

Laughtrack Theater Company welcomes home from Chicago our prize alum, our improv pride and joy, our golden boy turned improviser badass for a two-day workshop and post-Thanksgiving show that is open to all LTC students and graduates.

Workshop participants can sign up for one or both days in advance of the workshop, scheduled for November 23 and 24. Space is limited for each class and pre-registration is required. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Hanada, a local boy from Mililani turned Chicago transplant, has been improvising — and loving it — since 2007. He has been teaching the art of improvisation since 2010, and is responsible for implanting the imrov bug in people all across this universe (seriously). He is currently the Development Director for Chicago Improv Productions and is performing in their Education Outreach program and touring company, while coaching the improv troupe, The Rebound.

WORKSHOP #1 – Date: November 23 (Saturday)

Breaking Harold

This workshop will challenge students to take those Harold training wheels off!

In Breaking Harold students will probe even deeper into the Harold form by focusing on organic openings, group commitment and expanding the beats of a scene. This workshop will challenge students to be inspired by different thematic choices.

Time: 12pm-3pm (3 hour workshop)
Cost: $25

WORKSHOP #2 – Date: November 24 (Sunday)

It’s Scene Work, Watson

Naming someone ‘Dad’ in a scene does not mean you have created a relationship that the audience cares about. We’ve all been there, seen that! Right?

In this workshop, students will take an in-depth exploration of scene work. They will utilize the knowledge that they have as   individuals to find ways to make scenes more dynamic.

Time: 12pm-3pm (3 hour workshop)
Cost: $25

Location: Laughtrack Theater Co., at the Creative – 1116 Smith Street, Chinatown

Prerequisites: know the basics of improv and scene work, or approval of LTC’s artistic director.