Transforming Space: Mastering Environment in Improv with Patrick Williams

About the Workshop: Participants will delve into the critical elements of creating and interacting with their surroundings, bringing scenes to life with authenticity and depth through space and object work. You’ll learn how to construct vivid, believable settings that anchor your scenes and provide a rich backdrop for your characters’ interactions. You’ll also discover techniques to infuse objects with personal significance, enhancing their presence and impact within your improvisation, and finally you’ll invest in your environment, experiencing firsthand how deeply committing to your surroundings can elevate your performance, making your actions more convincing.

This workshop will empower you to harness the full potential of your environment, transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary stages. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or new to the world of improv, join us to refine your skills and discover the powerful connection between performer and setting.

When and Where: This workshop runs from 11am to 2pm on Saturday 4/12. The event is at 16 S Prince St Lancaster, in the Lancaster Improv Players' Theater.

About the Teacher: Patrick Darwin Williams is an actor, improviser, instructor, and comedian based out of Queens, NY. Patrick holds a BA in Acting from the University of South Carolina with a cognate in Dance, as well as an MFA in acting from The New School for Drama. Film and TV credits include Bobby Fischer in Mysteries of the Museum, Cinemax's Girl's Guide to Depravity, Archaeology of a Woman starring Sally Kirkland, Civic Duty starring Joe List and Tommy Pope, and the Goon in Pulling Wool (Winner Best Screenplay Manhattan Film Festival). He is an active commercial actor/voice over artist, skilled at impressions, and proud to be represented by BBR. Patrick has taught and performed comedy across the US, Canada, and Europe and is presently a performer and instructor at the People's Improv Theater in Manhattan. He has appeared as a host at Joe's Pub and at benefit auctions across New York.Patrick is happy living in Queens with his wife, son, and two cats @patrickdarwinwilliams and patrickdarwinwilliams.com

Refund Policy: We will not honor any refund requests made after Thursday 4/10.

Parking: On Saturdays much of the street parking is metered, so be mindful of where you park! The parking garages are open and cost $5 for the whole day! Steinman Garage, Prince St Garage, and Duke St Garage are recommended in that order!

Host or Publisher Lancaster Improv Players