Formats & Edits – a 3-hour improv workshop on transitions & timing

Taught by: Kaisa Kokko-Palmoer (she/her) – Finland
Level: All levels
Date & Time: Saturday, May 23 · 14:30–17:30
Location: Fringe Club, Central, Hong Kong

📝 Workshop Description:
Strong edits make strong shows. In this fast-paced, practical workshop, you’ll explore the art and precision of editing — one of the most vital tools in longform improvisation.
From clean cuts to bold theatrical transitions, you’ll train your instincts to recognize the when and how of moving from one scene to the next. Expect to try a wide range of edits: simple, complex, playful, cinematic, and musical.

We’ll also experiment with how edits shape rhythm, emotion, and storytelling in different show formats — giving you the confidence to step in, shift energy, and heighten the overall arc of an improvised performance.

Get ready for an energetic “edit gym” — because when transitions flow, the show glows.

• Arrive early – please plan to arrive 10 minutes before class so we can start and end on time.
• Wear comfortable, movement-friendly clothes that cover you fully (you’ll be moving around the space).
• Bring a reusable water bottle – hydration is creativity!

👩🏼‍🏫 About the Teacher:
Kaisa Kokko-Palmer (she/her) is a Finnish artist, actor, and teacher with over two decades of improv experience. She has taught and performed across multiple continents, bringing her signature warmth, insight, and creativity to stages around the world. In Finland, she runs Impro Helsinki, an improv and acting school she founded in 2018 to foster a vibrant, supportive creative community.

Kaisa also performs with ensembles including Stella Polaris, Riskiryhmä, Improvokaatio, and The Baddest, and tours internationally with her wife as the duo Crocodile Paws. Known for her ensemble-focused approach and joyful precision, Kaisa leads performers to new discoveries through movement, connection, and play.

• If purchased as part of a bundle, classes are $450 HKD each and include 2 shows – [buy a bundle ]
• Earlybird (until one month before class): $500 HKD
• Regular (until class date): $550 HKD
• On the door (if available): $600 HKD

All levels (0+ years experience):
New to improv or have been doing this a lifetime! These classes are taught by experts and are tailored to be open to anyone.

Intermediate/Advanced (2+ years experience):
Comfortable on stage or experienced performer. Understand supportive play, story structure, and basic mime or character work. Familiar with both shortform and longform formats. Ready to push your craft further.

🌟 About the Yes And Festival – May 21–24, Hong Kong

Four days of learning, performing, and connecting — the Yes And Festival brings together improvisers from across Asia (and beyond!) for a long weekend of creative exploration and joyful discovery.

Whether you’re seasoned or brand new, you’ll find workshops that challenge you, shows that inspire you, and a community that welcomes you.
Dive into sessions led by world-class teachers, catch late-night jams, and make friends who love saying “yes” as much as you do.

The festival takes place in the heart of Central Hong Kong, featuring multiple shows and workshops every day across some of the city’s most exciting venues.

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