What you'll learn

Impro has a magical, immersive and convergence-y quality that few other artforms can imitate. We not only see different worlds come to life, but quick shifts in perspective and impressive ways in which the improvisers blend the codes of theatre and film for their audience.

Some of the most fascinating ways in which we can tell our story is through simultaneous scenes; when it works, we see several improvisers performing different scenes seamlessly onstage at the same time, never missing an ounce of information while staying in their separate world.

But how can one initiate these complex scenes without them being mistaken for an edit or the entry of a new character? This workshop will unlock a whole new world of scenework; we will experiment with splitscreens, barndoor edits and a bunch of other funky parallel scenes in the process!

About the teacher

Kelly first discovered improvisation in 2010 and instantly fell in love with the art form. Soon after, she made her mark on Brussels’ fledgling anglophone improv scene by starting ATC Improv in 2012 and The Ghost Sheep in 2013, with whom she taught and performed for 5 years. In 2017, Kelly founded ImproBubble to deepen, broaden and professionalise the range of improv opportunities in Brussels, aiming to give future students all the tools they need to become a truly well rounded improviser. She has also been combining her past experience as an EU affairs professional with improvisation to facilitate corporate trainings, teambuildings and company events. 

Aside from running ImproBubble, Kelly teaches, directs and performs throughout Europe. Between 2020 and 2024, she was the curator and producer of all anglophone shows at the Improviste theatre. She is also the co-founder, host and director of The Schuman Show, a European political comedy show mixing improv, stand up and sketch.