Advanced Improv Theatre Workshop - Creating Tension with Gur Shachar

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What makes an audience lean in — even before anything dramatic has happened?

In this workshop, we’ll explore practical tools for creating and sustaining tension in improvised scenes — without rushing into conflict or forcing the story forward.

We’ll work on building specific relationships, giving characters a clear emotional point of view, and using unspoken needs, expectations, and shifts in connection to keep the scene alive. You’ll learn how to let moments breathe, stay fully present with your scene partner, and build tension gradually — so the audience becomes invested in the characters and genuinely needs to know what happens next.

Through focused exercises and scene work, we’ll practice turning a simple interaction into a rich, compelling scene that can hold the audience’s attention from beginning to end.

Who can apply: The workshop is intended for intermediate to advanced level improvisers. The minimum requirement is 1.5 years of improv course or equivalent experience. If you are unsure that you are experienced enough contact us!

Instructor:
Gur Shachar (from Israel, based in Berlin) specializes in long-form improv. He has been performing long-form improv on stage for the past 13 years, as part of several Israeli and international ensembles. Gur is currently part of the improv duo The Placeholders and a co-creator of the show No Way Out — a format built around improvising one continuous scene that carries the entire story from beginning to end.

The placeholders will be performing their show No Way Out the evening before this workshop:
https://fb.me/e/ahdvaLpDQ

Schedule:
9:45-13:00 workshop
13:00-13:50 lunch break
13:50-17:00 workshop

After the workshop, we usually sit in the bar of Juranyi for a few drinks. All are very welcome!

The event is intended for adults, so we are only accepting registrations from adults.
In cases of tardiness or behavior that hinders or disrupts group work, participation may be denied. The decision is at the trainer's discretion. In such situations, we are unable to refund the participation fee.
After registration, the participation fee is non-refundable. Even if a participant is unable to attend, we are unable to issue a refund.

For more information about the workshop, visit:
https://gurimprov.com/creating-tension

About the The placeholders:
https://theplaceholdersimprov.com/