[IMPROV WORKSHOP] LEVERAGING STATUS IN IMPROV SCENES by Gabe & Kat (ENCORE)

Larks Improv Theatre

Create impactful scenes with authority, vulnerability, and influence!

KEEP FIT WITH ME PTE. LTD

Want to make your scenes more dynamic and layered? Struggling with steamrolling or getting steamrolled onstage? Curious how subtle power shifts can add depth, surprise, and hilarity to your work?Understanding and playing with status—the unspoken signals of authority, vulnerability, and influence—is a powerful tool for improvisers. Status awareness can unlock new character choices, heighten emotional stakes, improve ensemble chemistry, and make scenes feel real, grounded, and alive.In this workshop, we will:<ul><li>Learn the non-verbal vocabulary of status and how it shows up in improvised performance</li><li>Explore your go-to status behaviors and how they shape your stage presence</li><li>Discover how intentional status shifts can build relationships and narrative tension</li><li>Practice status play to create compelling characters, hilarious power dynamics, and unexpected turns</li></ul>Whether you're a high-status king looking to fall or a low-status sidekick ready to rise, this session will give you tools to tune into status signals, play with them consciously, and use them to bring your scenes to life.Prerequisite:<ul><li>Completed training in basic improvisational theatre &amp; comedy</li><li>i.e. LIT's Level 1 course or equivalent</li></ul>

<h3>ADDITIONAL DETAILS</h3> <h3>Timing:</h3><ul><li>Sun 05 Oct 2025 (1.00pm-4.00pm)</li></ul> <h3>Venue:</h3><ul><li>Keep Fit With Me Studio</li><li>35 Selegie Road, 04-12, Parklane Shopping Mall</li></ul> <h3>Fees:</h3><ul><li>S$75.00/pax/workshop</li></ul> <h3>Things to Prepare:</h3><ul><li>Wear comfortable clothing.</li><li>Feel free to bring your own writing materials &amp; water bottle.</li></ul>

<h3>ABOUT THE COACHES</h3>Gabe Mercado is a recognized leader in applied improvisation and organizational storytelling, with over two decades of experience as a corporate consultant. He is the founder of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spitmanila/" title="https://www.instagram.com/spitmanila/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SPIT</a> (Silly People’s Improv Theater), <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thirdworldimprov/" title="https://www.instagram.com/thirdworldimprov/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Third World Improv</a>, and the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/manilaimprovfest/" title="https://www.instagram.com/manilaimprovfest/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Manila Improv Festival</a>, and has played a pivotal role in advancing improvisational theater in the Philippines and Asia. Gabe has served as a board member of the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/applied_improvisation_network/" title="https://www.instagram.com/applied_improvisation_network/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Applied Improvisation Network</a> and is Vice President for Asia at Koppett, a global consultancy specializing in improv and storytelling for business transformation.His expertise centers on designing and delivering programs that enhance leadership, communication, and influence through applied improvisation. Gabe is also an accomplished actor and singer, known for his dynamic stage and screen presence.Kat Koppett is the founder and CEO of Koppett, an organizational development company specializing in the use of improv and storytelling to expand individual and group performance range, and the co-director of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mopcoimprov/" title="https://www.instagram.com/mopcoimprov/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Mopco Improv Theatre</a> in Upstate New York, USA. Kat’s book on applied improvisation, Training to Imagine: Practical Improvisational Theatre Techniquest to Enhance Creativity, Teamwork, Leadership and Learning is considered a seminal work in the field and is due out shortly in its 3rd edition. Her latest book, The Facilitation Advantage:How to Drive Impact, Build Relationships and Lead with Impact provides a comprehensive framework for leaders to develop their communication and relationship skills. Kat has worked globally with clients including Apple, Meta, PwC, the U.N. and many start-ups, universities and healthcare organizations. She is a certified International Theatresports Institute instructor and the creator of the popular musical improv format, “Spontaneous Broadway”.----- ----- -----<h3>ABOUT THE ORGANISERS</h3><a href="https://www.instagram.com/larksimprovtheatre/" title="https://www.instagram.com/larksimprovtheatre/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Larks Improv Theatre</a> (LIT)’s mission is to enrich lives in Singapore through the art of improvisational theatre. By providing quality classes, corporate training workshops, event performances, and entertaining improv shows, we resolve to build and maintain a positive, thriving community where people are valued, form meaningful connections, and are empowered to find their voice.----- ----- -----<h3>BOUNDARIES &amp; SAFETY</h3>The organisers wish to be as accommodating as possible, so feel free to let them know if you have any specific needs (e.g. boundaries, triggers).<ul><li>We seek everyone's cooperation in making our classes an open and inclusive safe space, especially for women, queer, and neurodivergent improvisers to take part in.</li><li>We remind all attendees to be respectful &amp; 'punch up' during their scenes (e.g. avoid homophobia, misogyny, racism, etc.)</li></ul>