Characters from the Heart with Jason Geary

Looking for greater depth from your characters? Get out of your head and into your heart!

This is a workshop to sharpen your skills, exploring how to take the surface choices made in the moment and turn them into something of substance, fleshing out your character and driving scenes forward.

Prioritise empathy and leaning into your characters’ flaws (with love) to create layered, nuanced, and character-driven scenes.

About the teacher

Jason Geary is a vetran of improv in Australia. He’s been improvising for over 30 years. Player, Director and Artistc Director, Jason’s formats have been played all over the world. He’s currently part of the touring company for the smash hit improv show Murder Village. He was a part of the Cast of Thank God You’re Here, but you might know him as the guy from those iSelect ads.

Testimonials 

‘Jason Geary engages students completely with his generous wealth of experience and personality. Jason is an exceptional instructor, helping students to bond, open up and make discoveries. He is genuine, kind and empathetic.’ Domeka Parker

Characters from the Heart | 1 day workshop | Sun 21 June | 10am–5pm

Suitable for improvisers who have completed ITS Level 3 (or with equivalent theatre elsewhere, at ITS’ discretion). Students should a basic understanding of scenework, play and process will get the most out of this workshop.

This workshop takes place at Improv Theatre Sydney, 44-54 Botany Road, Redfern

Please arrive 10 mins early and ready for the class to start at 10am.

— About Our Venue —

📍 We are at 44-54 Botany Road, Redfern, 2016

👩‍🦽 ITS is wheelchair accessible, with one small step to get into the space.

🚗 There is street parking in the streets surrounding the venue.

🚂 Redfern Station is a 10 minute walk away. Waterloo Metro is a 2 min walk.