Ocean State Improv Festival

The five-day Ocean State Improv Festival brings together artists and troupes to create an interconnected community that teaches, learns, inspires, and performs together on Rhode Island’s beautiful southern coast!

-Nightly performances showcase the fantastic talents of performers from all over the world. 11 performances, including mixers, featuring 15-20 troupes total.

-A broad slate of workshops and multi-day intensives by top-flight teachers immerse you in new experiences, passions, and a worldwide network of inspiring collaborators.

-"Mixer shows" (Theatresports, Micetro, Pirate, and the Duo Bracket Challenge) and workshop showcases let individual artists and members of troupes perform alongside new friends.

-Connect with members of the world-wide improv community!

Schedule

10 am - 1 pm: Introduction to Puppetry and Puppet Improv
10 am - 1 pm : Turning the Corner with Jill Bernard
10 am - 1 pm: Anti-Fight Club with Sami Haeli
2 pm - 4:45 pm: Create-A-Form with Denzel Belin
2 pm - 4:45 pm:  The Root of the Matter: A Workshop on Uncovering the Heart of Your Improv Narrative with Ruby Willmann
5 pm: Crescendo (RI), Shakespeare Intensive Showcase, Puppet Intensive Showcase, Crisis: An Improvised Comic Book (NY)
7 pm: Electric City Puppets (NY), Juliet & Juliet (MN, CA), Drum Machine (MN)
9:30 pm: Theatresports Mixer Show - Featuring performers from across the country!

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