# Event Details - **Event Name**: Workshop: Break the Rules - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: We've been told don't fight, don't teach, don't do a transaction in an improv scene - but how can we make these scenes feel successful?About this EventWorkshop Description: We're often told to avoid doing certain kinds of scenes - Don't fight, don't do a teaching scene, don't do a transaction scene - the list goes on. Well, in this workshop we're going to do all of those scenes and then some! Come explore how you can do any type of scene and make it successful.Workshop Length: 2 hoursWhat Should I Bring? Wear comfy clothes and closed-toe shoes fit for movement. Please bring a notebook and pen/pencil. Bring a full water bottle.Please read our and before signing up for a class or workshop.About the Instructor: Michael Lutton has been an instructor at the Magnet Theater in NYC since 2011. He is the current Artistic Director and is the Director of the Musical Improv Program. He has travelled the country performing in festivals and has taught workshops in Boston and Washington, DC. He has also taught several corporate and team-building workshops. He began improvising in 2006, and was lucky to train with teachers such as Armando Diaz, Rachel Hamilton, James Eason, and Tara Copeland. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a4b8e100-23d2-11f1-8500-4f0c3b0bf48e-rimg-w740-h740-dce9eef3-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/workshop-break-the-rules/100001985523799132 - **Event Categories**: workshops, festivals, art, performances, entertainment, live-music, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 43.19, max: 43.19, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Durham - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: American Underground - **lat**: 35.9937228 - **long**: -78.9052195 - **full address**: American Underground, 324 Blackwell Street, Durham, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Workshop: Break the Rules - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/65cdf7cb5ef1bb56cd17c07f0d99a1719d79e727904d9856be1e736d18312a9f-rimg-w919-h689-dc161b2c-gmir.jpg?v=1773952311 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Workshop: Break the Rules being held? - **A:** Workshop: Break the Rules takes place on Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm at American Underground, 324 Blackwell Street, Durham, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Workshop: Break the Rules? - **A:** Tickets for Workshop: Break the Rules are priced at USD 43 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityWorkshop RegistrationUSD 43 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Workshop: Break the Rules? - **A:** Workshop: Break the Rules is organized by Mettlesome Lab. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Workshop: Break the Rules 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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