EIIF: Life is a Genre
with Matt Cutler
(Sun 23 Mar: 1:10pm)
It’s easy and fun to play scenes set in the world of a popular movie or TV show because we know the conventions of the genres. We know how to talk like Darth Vader, we know what weapons an elf uses, we know a Pixar movie is going to teach you a life lesson that makes you cry. Well good news! Life has genres, too!
In this workshop, you’ll apply the tools of genre-based improv (like The Movie form) to help you find agreement, use specifics, and see the possibilities in any scene, even ones that take place in the real world.
Participants should have basic improv training.
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Matt Cutler is an improviser in New York City. At the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, he performed on Harold Night, long-running weekend team Bucky, and sometimes ASSSSCAT.
He’s performed and taught at places like The Del Close Marathon, Das Improv Festival, Boston Improv Festival, and Edinburgh Improv Festival.
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If you are able and wish to support the improv community, you can now donate a workshop place! Ed Improv Fest will then be able to offer a free place to someone who would otherwise not have been able to attend.
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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.
A bookings fee of £1.50 is charged per transaction.
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Improv
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£50.00 -
23 March 2025 -
180 minutes -
13:10 -
Scottish Storytelling Centre -
External Venue -
Adults
