# Event Details - **Event Name**: M10 Workshop: Four Scenic Structures with MIKE MCLENDON - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 03:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Celebrate Mettlesome's 10th Anniversary with a very special workshop with Mike McLendon of Holy Shit Improv!About this EventWorkshop Description: In this workshop, improvisers will practice four types of scenes we can encounter in longform improv: Clash of Context, Peas in a Pod, Weird World, and Slice of Life. We’ll focus on the best practices for these scenes, how to recognize and play their beats, and ways we all can initiate, receive, and support. This workshop is designed to meet students at all levels and is great for anyone looking to demystify scene work.Workshop Length: 2.5 hoursPrerequisite: All improv experience levels welcome.What Should I Bring? Please wear comfy clothes and closed-toe shoes fit for movement. Bring a notebook and pen/pencil for taking notes. Bring a full water bottle.Please read our and before signing up for a class or workshop.About the Instructor: Comedian, teacher, and writer of short bios, Mike McLendon has led improv comedy workshops across the U.S. and internationally in Australia, China, Japan and aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines. A 20 year veteran of the Los Angeles improv scene, Mike has trained and performed and taught with the Upright Citizens Brigade, iO West, The Second City, The Westside Comedy Theater, and Comedy Sportz. Stage credits include House Teams at iO West (Bandit, Orpheus Roy) and UCB (Outside Dog, How I Met Your Sitcom, I'm Too Effing High) and touring with Mission Improvable, Second City Theatricals, and The Dinner Detective. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/m10-workshop-four-scenic-structures-with-mike-mclendon/100001997845693249 - **Event Categories**: workshops, comedy, art, entertainment, theatre, literary-art, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 46.72, max: 46.72, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Durham - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Mettlesome at Golden Belt - **lat**: 35.9915856 - **long**: -78.89006069999999 - **full address**: Mettlesome at Golden Belt, 800 Taylor St, Durham, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: M10 Workshop: Four Scenic Structures with MIKE MCLENDON - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/db808b663758493062afa472ee1b68e04ef0c28c7f734edf13b9d8650a5896d1-rimg-w1200-h700-dc080808-gmir.png?v=1786719935 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is M10 Workshop: Four Scenic Structures with MIKE MCLENDON being held? - **A:** M10 Workshop: Four Scenic Structures with MIKE MCLENDON takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Mettlesome at Golden Belt, 800 Taylor St, Durham, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing M10 Workshop: Four Scenic Structures with MIKE MCLENDON? - **A:** M10 Workshop: Four Scenic Structures with MIKE MCLENDON is organized by Mettlesome Lab. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** M10 Workshop: Four Scenic Structures with MIKE MCLENDON is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Durham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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