Authentic Scene Work Weekend Intensive

Name: Authentic Scene Work Weekend Intensive
Start: 2026-01-24T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-25T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Comedy Arts Theater of Charlotte

Schedule

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm

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Location

Comedy Arts Theater of Charlotte | Charlotte, NC

2 Day Weekend Improv & Acting Intensive
Get ready to dive into the world of SPONTANEITY and VULNERABILITY as we explore dynamic improv scene work together!
Class meets January 24-25
Tickets: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/catch-u/authentic-scene-work
Course Overview
This advanced in-person course, led by International Teaching Artist Karla Dingle, will challenge you to think on your feet, deepen your emotional range, and collaborate deeply in two-person dramatic scenes.
Unleash your creativity and sharpen your skills in this advanced improv and acting class. You’ll learn to be a compelling scene partner, develop emotional authenticity, and offer meaningful “gifts” that elevate your scenes. Individual side coaching will help you recognize and refine your unique patterns and choices in performance.
Become the scene partner EVERYONE wants to watch and play with!!
Who Should Join?
Ideal for actors and improvisers with at least one year of acting or improv training and are seeking to advance their craft.
Prerequisites:
Minimum 3 months of performance study
Willingness to take risks and embrace vulnerability
Open to exploring sensitive emotional content
If you’re unsure whether this is the right fit, email: [email protected]
Bonus!
Your tuition includes a FREE ticket to see an As Seen on TV Improv Show, featuring two dramatic improv teams—Pillow Talk and Cul-de-Sac Improv.
Location
You’ll find us on South Blvd. at the business park with the giant 4200 sign and arrow. Pull into the park and head to the back building on the right side. We’re the corner unit with a green awning and the CATCh sign on the door. Nearby businesses include Kung Fu Tea, Tony’s Pizza, and Kebab2Go.
Parking is available anywhere you find a spot. Late? Ring the doorbell to the right of the front door if it is locked.
About Karla:
Karla Dingle, a lifelong theater artist with a B.A. in Theater from the University of Georgia, has been performing and teaching improv since 2009. Based in Charlotte, NC, she is Education Director at Queen City Comedy, Improv Director at a local studio, and performs with multiple ensembles including Now Are the Foxes. Karla has taught students across six continents, led workshops at international festivals, and was a 2023 Theater IDA Artist-in-Residence in Zurich. In 2025, she joined The Improv Boost’s Sudden Impact program as an international instructor. Her students have booked work with Apple TV, Netflix, Amazon Prime, and more. Learn more about her at dingledrama.com