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Dramatic Improv & The Moment

Windridge Office Building

5435 Emerson Way Indianapolis, In 46226

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Event Description


The IAA September workshop will focus on Dramatic Improv and being in the moment.

We will cover:

*High Stakes Scene Structure (Improv)
*Relationship Communication
*Listening
*Subtext
*Subtlety
*Intimacy
*Vulnerability
*Stillness and the power of quiet

Dramatic Improv is foundational to the craft  and helps the actor develop a strong sense of communication (both verbal and non-verbal) with their scene partner which also translates to the audience. It develops a strong relationship to listening, and subtext within existing material, as well as developing in the moment awareness and emotional connection.



ABOUT THE *NEW* LOCATION
Windridge Office Building
5435 Emerson Way
Indianapolis, In 46226
Enter the building from the lower level where the green awning is or through the first-floor entrance directly above the awning.  The other entrances are the Children's bureau entrance and cannot be used.


ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Over the last 35 years Jim Dougherty has worked on over 60 films in capacities ranging from actor to post production and has also performed in over 300 theatrical productions. 

Jim is the chief instructor at both the Southeast Actors Academy and Indy Actors Academy where he approaches the craft much like the blended martial arts, incorporating a variety of techniques and philosophies creating his own unique approach to the craft and helping the student discover what works most effectively for them to develop their role and serve the story.

Jim studied theatre and film at Indiana University and later went on to pursue the craft in Chicago where he worked for Victory Gardens and Body Politic Theatres.  While living in Chicago, Jim trained as a stuntman under John Hicks Pearce and became the assistant coordinator for The Chicago Stunt Team.

Jim has directed over a dozen short films which have screened on the festival circuit, and has served as the 1st Assistant Director on multiple features with notable Hollywood talent, and has shared the screen with names such as Margo Martindale, Gil Bellows, Clint Howard, Lew Temple, Marc Menchaca and Kevin Spacey.

His most recent screen work includes appearances on NBC's Chicago PD, CBS' The Inspectors, the NatGeo film Killing Reagan, and an upcoming appearance in Netflix's House of Cards.

 Jim's diversified background, both on camera and in production and post production, has contributed to his teaching and the development of his student's skill and awareness of both production and post production needs.
Map of Event Location
Saturday, September 15th, 2018 1:00 pm –  5:00 pm