Nuts and bolts
Develop your creative & producing skills
Developing and producing your own work is a crucial skill for driving your improv team forward. This workshop is designed to demystify the production process, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to bring your creative work to reality.
All proceeds from the two courses will be reinvested into the Liverpool Improvisation Festival, including a fund for new work development.
All proceeds from the two courses will be reinvested into the Liverpool Improvisation Festival, including a fund for new work development.
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What to expect:
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Sessions will be taught by Mark Smith
Mark's producing experience spans venues, festivals, and companies across regional, national, and international stages. Passionate about developing new work, he collaborates with companies / artists or spearheads projects from scratch either as developer or as director. He founded LiF in 2022 and continues to mentor companies across the North.
Mark's producing experience spans venues, festivals, and companies across regional, national, and international stages. Passionate about developing new work, he collaborates with companies / artists or spearheads projects from scratch either as developer or as director. He founded LiF in 2022 and continues to mentor companies across the North.
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Workshop one: Running Your Own Gig: Each workshop is limited to 15 people Cost: Individual workshop ticket - £15 + booking fee Date: Saturday - 11th of January Time: 11-1 pm (GMT) Location: Online (Zoom) |
11 places left
Workshop two: Developing your own show format: Each workshop is limited to 15 people Cost: Individual workshop ticket - £15 + booking fee Date: Saturday - 18th of January Time: 11-1 pm (GMT) Location: Online (Zoom) |
Workshop one: Running Your Own Gig:
Putting on a show can be a daunting task. But with the right approach, it can be a smooth and rewarding experience.
Mark Smith, a seasoned producer and founder of LiF Festival, has toured work extensively across the UK, Europe, and beyond. In this workshop, he will share practical tips on how to successfully plan, organise, and promote your own gig.
You'll learn how to:
Each participant will receive a digital resource pack containing:
Putting on a show can be a daunting task. But with the right approach, it can be a smooth and rewarding experience.
Mark Smith, a seasoned producer and founder of LiF Festival, has toured work extensively across the UK, Europe, and beyond. In this workshop, he will share practical tips on how to successfully plan, organise, and promote your own gig.
You'll learn how to:
- Prioritise tasks: Identify key steps and allocate time effectively.
- Optimise your energy: Focus on the most impactful activities.
- Create a successful event: Implement a step-by-step checklist.
Each participant will receive a digital resource pack containing:
- A step-by-step guide to producing a show
- A budgeting template (Excel spreadsheet)
- Information on setting up a dedicated show bank account
Workshop two: Developing your own show format:
Discover the secrets of creating new captivating, improvised performances. This workshop explores the intersection of research and practice, examining how traditional dramaturgical elements can be applied to the spontaneous world of improvisation. Mark examines the key roles of author, coach, director and dramaturge and how each relate to the other at the various points of developing a new show.
Key Takeaways:
This workshop is designed to give you or your team the confidence to develop a new show. The workshop breaks down each stage of the process from researching what already exists through to the your opening performance. The insights within are valuable for both seasoned improvisers and aspiring artists alike who are looking to develop their own show formats. Mark Smith, has created numerous new show formats and has over 25 years of experience.
Participant testimonial.
Thanks for today Mark, what you covered really made loads of sense. Whereas before, creating my own piece of theatre previously had felt quite daunting. What I learnt today about how to structure my own improv piece, has given me the confidence to actually develop my own show and not just think about it. Su Jackson - 2024
Discover the secrets of creating new captivating, improvised performances. This workshop explores the intersection of research and practice, examining how traditional dramaturgical elements can be applied to the spontaneous world of improvisation. Mark examines the key roles of author, coach, director and dramaturge and how each relate to the other at the various points of developing a new show.
Key Takeaways:
- Audience-Centric Approach: Learn how to prioritise audience engagement in every stage of the creative process.
- The Power of Collaboration: Understand the vital roles of the author, coach, director and dramaturge in shaping improvised works.
- Research-Informed Practice: Explore how research can be used to enhance the quality and impact of improvised performances.
This workshop is designed to give you or your team the confidence to develop a new show. The workshop breaks down each stage of the process from researching what already exists through to the your opening performance. The insights within are valuable for both seasoned improvisers and aspiring artists alike who are looking to develop their own show formats. Mark Smith, has created numerous new show formats and has over 25 years of experience.
Participant testimonial.
Thanks for today Mark, what you covered really made loads of sense. Whereas before, creating my own piece of theatre previously had felt quite daunting. What I learnt today about how to structure my own improv piece, has given me the confidence to actually develop my own show and not just think about it. Su Jackson - 2024
