Eco-Improv Workshop
Are you looking to feel more comfortable improvising? Feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis? Let’s turn those emotions into creative action and storytelling.
Join us for a hands-on improv theatre workshop that explores climate emotions like grief, anxiety, guilt, hope, and empathy. Through fun, collaborative exercises, we’ll reflect on our experiences of the climate crisis and imagine new ways forward. Improv is a playful opportunity to “act” in a context in which we so often feel powerless and paralyzed. Come move, laugh, feel, and co-create stories rooted in agency and constructive hope.
Who can participate?
Anyone who is curious to explore their climate emotions in a creative and collaborative setting
No improv/drama experience needed, all are welcome!
What to expect?
Participants will learn basic improv theatre skills over the course of a 2h workshop led by two experienced improv teachers
Various exercises, games, and scene work will integrate environmental experiences and climate emotions
Humorous, playful, and collaborative learning space!
Possibility to buy snacks/drinks at the venue
What to bring:
Wear clothes you feel comfortable moving around in
Water bottle (or you can purchase a drink or snack at the venue!)
About the facilitators:
Anaïs and Chili have 19 years of combined experience in improv as performers and teachers. They’re both members of the Vancouver-based troupe False Creek Fools. Anaïs recently graduated from the University of Cambridge, where she explored how improv theatre can help teens express eco-emotions and foster a sense of agency in uncertain times. Chili works in sustainability, helping find solutions for the global textile waste issue.
They’re both thrilled to be hosting this workshop and look forward to meeting you!
About the sword fern collective:
The sword fern collective is an emotion-centered community engagement group that uses the arts to help people connect to climate action in a hopeful and compassionate way. The sword fern collective's mission is to encourage collective organizing through individual empowerment. The sword fern collective is led by Paige Hunter, Victor Yin, and Erica Binder, three youth who bonded over their shared passion for climate action, art, and dialogue.
Doors open at 5:45, and we will have time from 8:00-8:45 to socialize and have some light refreshments available for purchase!
100% of your ticket price goes towards covering the costs of hosting this workshop and supporting the work of our wonderful facilitators.
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