Narrative Improv Workshop Pass

Schedule

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 19 Oct, 2025 at 02:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Asheville, NC | Asheville, NC

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Join us for all four workshops with Dan O'Connor
About this Event

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to reconnect with fundamentals, this class offers a deep dive into both short-form games and long-form scenes. You’ll learn to build scenes that are funny and grounded, mastering the difference between quick gags and strong narrative choices. Through playful reps and practical tools, we’ll explore how structure, listening, and commitment can elevate your improv—no matter the format.


Dan O’Connor is the founder of Impro Theatre, a Los Angeles-based company acclaimed for creating full-length, unscripted plays in the style of literary giants like Shakespeare, Austen, and Chekhov. Under his artistic direction, Impro has performed at prestigious venues such as Pasadena Playhouse, A Noise Within, the Wallis Annenberg Center, and internationally from Auckland to Dubai.

With over 30 years of experience, Dan leads workshops that range from focused skill-building to exploring full theatrical forms. His teaching combines classical training from London’s Webber Douglas Academy with decades of collaboration with improv legend Keith Johnstone. He helps improvisers become stronger actors—and actors more confident improvisers—through practical, on-your-feet learning.

On television, Dan directed the acclaimed ABC hybrid sitcom Sons and Daughters, Campus Ladies (Oxygen), and co-created World Cup Comedy (NBC/PAX). He also consults for Disney and DreamWorks Animation, contributing to the development of storytelling tools for major animated features.

He is co-author, with psychiatrist Dr. Jeff Katzman, of Life UnScripted and Ensemble!, books on using improvisation to foster connection, confidence, and joy in everyday life.
www.danoconnor.net

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