When young improvisers graduate from a program, they normally ask themselves, “What now?” Most of them figure that out. Until they want to start directing improv themselves and they ask the exact same question. There are fewer avenues to take when answering that question. The Directing Improv Workshop will train up and coming improvisers who wish to move into directing but have very few practical ideas of how to go about it.

This workshop will tackle:

● how to de-construct a scene mathematically

● how to approach a scene from the inside out

● how to demonstrate the lesson to the student by performing their position in the scene without embarrassing the student

● how to utilize one’s personal performing history to troubleshoot the scene at hand

● how to choose the proper curriculum for the appropriate team

● how to utilize social media tools to construct a proper rehearsal schedule

● the difference between teaching and coaching

● how to protect yourself from being taken advantage of and what are your “rights” as a coach

Class Time: OCTOBER 4TH | 12-3PM

Level: Intermediate + Advanced

Instructor: Brian James O'Connell

Prerequisite: Ages 18+

*In Person

Brian James O’Connell is a working actor, writer, director, filmmaker and teacher in Los Angeles. After selling his feature film debut as a writer/director, KILLER VIEW (the only film shot on disposable video), he followed it up by directing the 35mm Southern indie comedy ANGRY WHITE MAN starring Matt Berry, Scoot McNairy, Steve Agee and Mary Birdsong. BOC (as his friends call him) is part of the improv powerhouse & comedy collective Dr. God, who delivered their first feature film project BLOODSUCKING BASTARDS in 2015, starring Fran Kranz, Pedro Pascal, Joey Kern, Joel Murray, and Emma Fitzpatrick, which O’Connell directed as well as co-writing the script with Dr. God. The film was the Opening Night Premiere at Slamdance in 2015 and is available now on Amazon Prime after its 15 city theatrical run along with a two year run on Showtime. Seasons 1 & 2 of Dr. God's new animated series HELL DEN is currently available on SYFY Channel where they serve as the Creator, Executive Producers, Producers, Directors and Writers. (He voices GIANTIC, a frost giant represented only as a large bare foot.) With multiple projects in development, BOC is currently pitching his pilot THE ANARCHIST COOKBOOK (based on the book of the same name) under Executive Producer Emmet McDermott (60 Second Docs, Netflix’s WHITE HOT: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch). Brian travels the world teaching his expertise in The Deconstruction as part of his ALL IMPROV courses and as a founding board member of Camp Improv Utopia. A main stage performer, beloved bar manager, coach & teacher until the very end at iOWest (RIP), O’Connell is also proud to be a Co-Founder of The Pack Theater, LA Weekly’s BEST OF LA Pick for “Best Theater Company” two years in a row, a founding board member of Camp Improv Utopia and recently celebrated his one year anniversary joining the board of Baltimore’s Highwire Improv.

NO REFUNDS ISSUED.

We want improv to be accessible for all! If our rates would prevent you from joining our community, please use code TEAMWORK for 10% off any single day or whole series enrollment. Code valid for all. If additional financial support is needed, please email provocationtheatre@gmail.com

No one is ever turned away due to lack of funds!