Get in Focus - An Online Subversive's Workshop with David Razowsky

This is an excellent primer for those who’ve never studied with me!

What are you focused on when you begin a scene? What great offers are you missing because you’re building a story instead of connecting to your emotional responses? This four-week online workshop will teach you how to harness the power of kinesthetic responses to craft strong scenes immediately, recognize what your body is already revealing, and then establish a great connection from there.

All exercises and methodology are straight out of my groundbreaking book, A Subversive’s Guide to Improvisation, Moving Beyond ‘Yes, and’.

Sundays, October 5-26, 12-3 PM CENTRAL [VIA ZOOM]
$200
This workshop is a production of Dramatic Improv Productions.
Register here

I’m Bringing Subversive to the Emerald City!

It’s been a few years since I’ve been to Seattle, and, boy, am I excited.

Three masterclasses and a weekend intensive is being served up for those hungry for change. All at Theatre Puget Sound. I hope you’re coming!

Get in Focus
Date: Wednesday, September 3, from 7 pm – 10 pm (3 hours)
Tuition: $85.00
Description: What are you focused on when you begin a scene? What great offers are you missing because you’re building a story instead of a relationship? Learn how paying attention to your heart and breath leads to strong scenes and surprising dynamics.

Point of View
Date: Thursday, September 4, from 7 pm – 10 pm (3 hours)
Tuition: $85.00
Description: It’s the bedrock of every relationship. You state your point of view, and your partner says theirs. Sounds easy, right? But how often are scenes derailed because the actors don’t hold onto their points of view or mindlessly add unnecessary details that throw the scene off course? Recognizing, maintaining, and evolving a point of view creates confident and exciting scenes.

Intention: A Masterclass for Connecting to Your Partner
Date: Friday, September 5, from 7 – 10 pm (3 hours)
Max # of Students: 15
Tuition: $85.00
Description: I’ve noticed how often two actors in a scene pull in myriad directions, having separate ideas of where they’d like the scene to go. It’s as if they’re two different scenes—because they are. They aren’t communicating, so the scene is a mess that’s frustrating to be a part of and challenging to watch.

Intention is the glue that keeps you two in flow. The Intention workshop will give you tools to immediately see where you and your partner can connect and effortlessly play the beat like pros.   

The Weekend Masterclass
Date: Saturday & Sunday, September 6 and 7, from 10:30 am - 5:30 pm, Each Day (1-hour Lunch Break)
Tuition: $350.00
Description: The Weekend Masterclass builds on Razowsky’s methodology of mindfulness, emotional awareness, kinesthetic responses, and truthfulness as outlined in his book, A Subversive’s Guide to Improvisation. The weekend masterclass will begin by reviewing the basics of connectedness and fly from there. This is gonna be good!

Prerequisite: This weekend workshop is open only to students who have attended at least one of the week’s previous workshops or a masterclass with Razowsky in person or virtually.

This is a sold out event. Thank you for your support, DC!

I’m coming back to DC Improv and i couldn’t be happier.
Come join us!

The challenge for most improvisers is trying to stick to “the rules” and believing “Yes, and” is the magic formula for a successful scene. Characters meander and never find their footing. In an instant, you travel from a state of fluidity to a mess of frustration and ask yourself, “How did I go wrong?” or “Now what?” Pick up A Subversive’s Guide to Improvisation and join the fun! (Books available for purchase at the workshops.)

These masterclasses provide methods and exercises that teach you to connect to your partner and the scene without worrying about the rules.

GET IN FOCUS 
LINK TO ENROLL: https://www.dcimprov.com/comedy-school/improv/improv-guest-instructor/razowsky-focus
Date: Wednesday, August 20, from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm (3 hours)
Max # of Students: 13
Tuition: $125.00
Description: What are you focused on when you begin a scene? What great offers are you missing because you’re building a story instead of a relationship? Learn how paying attention to your heart and your breath leads to strong scenes and surprising dynamics.
Prerequisite: Level 2 or higher or permission of instructor and principal.

POINT OF VIEW
LINK TO ENROLL: https://www.dcimprov.com/comedy-school/improv/improv-guest-instructor/razowsky-view
Date: Thursday, August 21, from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm (3 hours)
Max # of Students: 13
Tuition: $125.00
Description: It’s the bedrock of every relationship. You state your point of view, and your partner says theirs. Sounds easy, right? But how often are scenes derailed because the actors don’t hold onto their points of view or mindlessly add unnecessary details that throw the scene off course? Recognizing, maintaining, and evolving a point of view creates confident and exciting scenes.
Prerequisite: Level 2 or higher or permission of instructor and principal.

STAGE DYNAMICS
LINK TO ENROLL: https://www.dcimprov.com/comedy-school/improv/improv-guest-instructor/razowsky-stage
Date: Friday, August 22, from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm (3 hours)
Max # of Students: 13
Tuition: $125.00
Description: Now that we’re back improvising on stage, your awareness of the power of where you are on stage is vital to great scenework. The dynamics between you and your partner are defined not just by your dialogue but by where you are on stage when speaking. Each inch of that stage is there to help you better define your relationships, build tension, and make surprising discoveries. Explore the hidden treasures that lie beneath your feet. 

THE WEEKEND MASTERCLASS
SOLD OUT!
LINK TO ENROLL: https://www.dcimprov.com/comedy-school/improv/improv-guest-instructor/razowsky-weekend
Date: Saturday & Sunday, April 27-28, from 10 am - 5 pm Each Day (1-hour Lunch Break)
Max # of Students: 16
Tuition: $450.00
Description: The Weekend Masterclass builds on Razowsky’s methodology of mindfulness, emotional awareness, kinesthetic responses, and truthfulness as outlined in his book, A Subversive’s Guide to Improvisation. The weekend masterclass will begin by reviewing the basics of connectedness and fly from there. This is gonna be good!
Prerequisite: This weekend workshop is open only to students who have attended at least one of the week’s previous workshops or a masterclass with Razowsky in person or virtually.

I’m coming to westport, ct!

I’m excited to have my debut at Westport’s Community Theatre for three masterclasses and a weekend intensive! Can you handle all the subversiveness? OF COURSE YOU CAN. Here’s what you can expect:

The challenge for most improvisers is trying to stick to “the rules” and believing “Yes, and” is the magic formula for a successful scene. Characters meander and never find their footing. In an instant, you travel from a state of fluidity to a mess of frustration and ask yourself, “How did I go wrong?” or “Now what?” Pick up A Subversive’s Guide to Improvisation and join the fun! (Books available for purchase at the workshops.)

These masterclasses provide methods and exercises that teach you to connect to your partner and the scene without worrying about the rules.

All workshops take place at Westport Community Theatre, 110 Myrtle Ave #109, Westport, CT 06880.

Click on the links to sign up!

Get in Focus
Date: Wednesday, August 13, from 7 pm – 10 pm (3 hours)
Max # of Students: 15
Tuition: $85.00
Description: What are you focused on when you begin a scene? What great offers are you missing because you’re building a story instead of a relationship? Learn how paying attention to your heart and breath leads to strong scenes and surprising dynamics.

Point of View
Date: Thursday, August 14, from 7 pm – 10 pm (3 hours)
Max # of Students: 15
Tuition: $85.00
Description: It’s the bedrock of every relationship. You state your point of view, and your partner says theirs. Sounds easy, right? But how often are scenes derailed because the actors don’t hold onto their points of view or mindlessly add unnecessary details that throw the scene off course? Recognizing, maintaining, and evolving a point of view creates confident and exciting scenes.

Intention: A Masterclass for Connecting to Your Partner
Date: Friday, August 15, from 7 – 10 pm (3 hours)
Max # of Students: 15
Tuition: $85.00
Description: I’ve noticed how often two actors in a scene pull in myriad directions, having separate ideas of where they’d like the scene to go. It’s as if they’re two different scenes—because they are. They aren’t communicating, so the scene is a mess that’s frustrating to be a part of and challenging to watch.

Intention is the glue that keeps you two in flow. The Intention workshop will give you tools to immediately see where you and your partner can connect and effortlessly play the beat like pros.  

The Weekend Masterclass
Date: Saturday & Sunday, August 16-17, from 10:30 am - 5:30 pm, Each Day (1-hour Lunch Break)
Max # of Students: 15
Tuition: $350.00
Description: The Weekend Masterclass builds on Razowsky’s methodology of mindfulness, emotional awareness, kinesthetic responses, and truthfulness as outlined in his book, A Subversive’s Guide to Improvisation. The weekend masterclass will begin by reviewing the basics of connectedness and fly from there. This is gonna be good!
Prerequisite: This weekend workshop is open only to students who have attended at least one of the week’s previous workshops or a masterclass with Razowsky in person or virtually.

Coming Back to Chicago

2 Masterclasses at 1 Great Festival

As far as I know, this might be the only improv festival dedicated to improv as acting, and I couldn’t be prouder to be a part of this festival. Some of the finest improv teachers have been invited to this event in the heart of the improvisation and theater world.

ALL CLASSES WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS OF THE EDGEWATER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BUILDING (DIRECTIONS HERE) AT 1020 W BRYN MAWR.

Click on the links to register for the masterclasses.

Get in Focus

What are you focused on when you begin a scene? What great offers are you missing because you’re building a story instead of a relationship? Get in Focus will teach you how to use the power of your kinesthetic responses to build strong scenes the moment the scene starts. Recognize how your body tells you where to focus your attention, then build a great connection from there.

Friday, July 11th, 9 AM-12 PM
Mainstage
$55

Point of View

It’s the bedrock of every relationship. You state your point of view, and your partner says theirs. Sounds easy, right? But how often are scenes derailed because the actors don’t hold onto their points of view or mindlessly add unnecessary details that throw the scene off course? Recognizing, maintaining, and evolving a point of view creates confident and exciting scenes.

Saturday, July 12th, 9 AM-12 PM
Mainstage
$55

Get out of your way and FLOW

Join us for a six-week masterclass designed to unlock your creative channels and inspire surprises.

As I’ve written in my book, A Subversive’s Guide to Improvisation, Moving Beyond ‘Yes, and’”, your brain is a liar and an a**hole that does a great job out of talking you out of being the creative genius you know you are.

The doubt in that brain is the only thing that prevents you from making unique and interesting choices. Creative flow thrives when you understand you can do no wrong and that every impulse can lead you to exciting, rich characters and strong dynamics. Surprise yourself by opening up your channels of possibilities.

This masterclass is open to artists of all media looking to tap into the raw and vibrant spirit of “flow.”

Flow, A Six-Week Online Masterclass
$270
4-6 pm PT
Thursdays, May 1 through June 5