Play the Fool

Too often in longform or game-based improv, we might default to characters who are angry, antagonistic, or defensive. While conflict can be funny, these choices can shut down discovery, limit the joy of play, and reduce our partners to targets instead of collaborators.

This workshop is all about choosing openness, play, and most importantly, foolishness. We'll explore what happens when we make the choice to be silly, clueless, curious, or just plain wrong, instead of being “right.” With a strong point-of-view, foolish characters invite the world to play with them, not push against it.

About D'Arcy Briggs:
D'ARCY BRIGGS (he/they) has been an educator at all levels, from kindergarten to adult education. Honesty, play, and co-developing a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere is at the heart of everything he does. He is a co-founder of The Bakery, regularly performs with Paper Street Theater's Masterclass program, and has been a member of the Impromaniacs Theatre Company Society. He is also a member of the duo Burger & Briggs, an improv duo that performs at the intersections of emotion, movement, and play.

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