Instructor: Jacque Arend
Thursday, November 11th 1pm-5:30pm

Saturday, November 13th 2pm-4:30pm

Show: Saturday, November 13th 6pm
Price: $100

Description: An intensive deep dive into the Deconstruction, a complex and layered longform ensemble structure, with a wealth of improv tools that will improve all aspects of your performance skills. Lean into the drama & realism of grounded improvisation, practice being a sponge and picking ideas apart comedically with thematics & commentary scenes. Gain more trust in your own instincts while honing supportively aggressive and fearless play.

Jacque Arend began her improv journey in 2005 at the iO Chicago summer intensive, a five week version of their full improv program. In 2007, she co-founded The Torch Theatre and contributed to the design and instruction of their six level program until 2017. Jacque created the improv programs for actors at Arizona Actors Academy in 2013 and continues as a coach and the Assistant Artistic Director. Jacque has brought her improv workshops to DC, San Diego, Camp Improv Utopia East and Tucson, AZ. She is a regular performer at Second Beat Improv Theater performing with Skewed News Hour, a 10 year team and the duo Birds & Broads. She has been featured in festivals and at other theaters with groups like JaxN Reed, Mail Order Bride, MuChuChu and Light Rail Pirates. Jacque recently became the General Operations Manager and Education Director for Camp Improv Utopia.