The Improv Character Lab

Name: The Improv Character Lab
Start: 2026-08-15T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-15T13:00:00-04:00
Location: The Shadowbox Theatre

Schedule

Sat Aug 15 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The Shadowbox Theatre | Windsor, ON

The Improv Character Lab -- a four(4) week course offered as part of the 2026 Theatre Skills Education Program
About this Event

SUMMARY
An empty stage. You step out.

Who are you? Why are you here? What's happening?

Have you ever frozen in the moment, struggling to create a character on the spot? What if you could snap into a rich, dynamic character before you even speak your first line? Maybe you've tried building a stock roster of characters beforehand. The truth is there's a better, simpler way. One that lets you create compelling characters in the moment.

Four weeks. Four different approaches to creating characters. Whether you are a beginner or an Improv veteran, these techniques will give your characters more depth and make them more effective. Best of all, they are surprisingly easy to use on the spot.

Join veteran improv artist Todd Charron at The Improv Character Lab. Over four weekly classes, you’ll explore four different approaches to creating a wide variety of characters in the moment.

In this course, you will learn how to:

· Instantly create bold, believable characters that feel alive from your first step

· Naturally raise the energy and stakes so every scene pops

· Launch strong scenes with characters your scene partners love playing with

· Develop greater range and versatility so your characters never feel repetitive

Ready to ditch the fear, play with freedom, and create characters that surprise both you and your audience? Sign up for The Improv Character Lab now. Spaces are limited!

As an added bonus, registrants who successfully complete The Improv Character Lab will be invited to take part in a LIVE PERFORMANCE on Saturday, 26 September 2026 @ 7:00 pm.

DATES
Four(4) weeks. Saturdays, August 15, 22, 29 & September 5, 2026
TIME
11:00 AM-1:00 PM (2 hours per class, 8 hours total)
LOCATION
The Shadowbox Theatre (1501 Howard ave. - corner of Howard & Shepherd -- Windsor, ON)
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: 13 August 2026 @ 11:59pm
TEACHER
Todd Charron

NOTE: register for BOTH 'The Improv Character Lab' AND 'Longform Unleashed: Full-Show Improv' (register ) to receive a $25 rebate on your registration fee!