Workshop, Improv

EIIF: Exploring and Justification

with Todd Fasen

(Sat 22 Mar: 1:10pm)

This workshop is focused on strong justifications and exploring games to help games feel as if the players are reacting in the moment - not writing on the spot.

Participants should have basic improv training.

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Todd Fasen has been performing since he was cast as Max in his preschool graduation production of Where The Wild Things Are. In 2000 he began improvising as a member of the Vassar College improv troupe boringly named Improv. Todd studied improv at IO West and UCBTLA, where he currently performs. Todd had a recurring role on the critically acclaimed FX Series Terriers and has appeared on The Goldbergs, Reno 911!, Conan, Key & Peele and in various national commercials. Other UCBTLA credits include Thirty:30, Comedy Death-Ray, CDR Sketch, Quick and Funny Musicals and Sketch Cram.

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Edinburgh International Improv Festival is a four-day celebration of long-form improv, with teams and performers from around the world converging on the Scottish Storytelling Centre for a long weekend of creativity, community and connection.

EIIF returns to SSC Thursday 20-Sunday 23 March 2025. Joining for the weekend are two exciting headline teams from Los Angeles, the very fast and funny Convoy and the hilarious Asian AF.

With shows, workshops and late night jams, join us for a weekend of one-of-a-kind, never-to-be-repeated shows, moments of surprise and delight, and unique opportunities to connect with some of the best improvisers in the world.