OVERVIEW

In this workshop Joe takes you through the experience of one of his signature formats, The Bat, which is essentially a longform improv piece that players play with their eyes closed for an audience who experiences your “theatre of the mind” as they sit in a darkened theatre. The Bat may contain elements of both Narrative and Freestyle long form sensibilities, and each is somewhat a unique reflection of the collective personalities of the players who perform it.

TEACHER

With 40+ years of experience in the art of improvisation, Joe Bill is widely regarded as one of the best teachers of Improvised Storytelling and Scenic, Longform & Duo Improvisation in North 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 now spends his time teaching, performing, directing improvisation around the world.