What you'll learn

In this workshop, Joe Bill will start by checking in with each person present. They are invited to bring to class and share the things that are stumping them or that they are finding difficult in improvisation. This can also include things that they are curious about or aspire to. Using that information, Joe will share secrets to address these things, along with exercises he brings, to give them chances to employ the mental, physical and verbal skills that will help them grow as improvisers going forward.

About the teacher

Joe Bill is widely regarded as one of the best teachers of Scenic and Comedic Improvisation in America today. He is one of the founding members of Annoyance Theater Chicago where, for 12 years, he performed in and/or directed more than 60 different shows. He is the Director of Corporate Training at iO Chicago and is a Guest Artist in Residence at The Second City Training Center where he teaches intensives in Duo Improvisation and Improvisation for Actors. Joe first learned Improvisation and in 1977 studied and worked with Del Close from 1985 through the mid 90’s.