The Coalition Theater is thrilled to present its 7th Annual 2ND BEST FEST, running June 6-8, featuring improv, sketch, and stand-up comedy acts from all over the US, crammed into 3 magical nights at 2 different venues!
Workshop Description:
Whether you’re doing an improv show or standing in the middle of a crime scene holding the murder weapon… you’re going to have to think fast. In this workshop, you will learn about infusing scenes with the stakes and suspense of genre films. Exercises based around the work of David Fincher, Agatha Christie, and Alfred Hitchcock will help participants get in the habit of gifting details, responding honestly to twists, and finding the motivations behind motives.
Bruce Phillips (he/him) is an actor and improviser in Chicago. Previous credits include: The Boy Scout Musical, Ask Your Doctor, DankTank, Burlesque is More, and Clued In: The Improvised Murder Mystery. (THEATRICAL): X (Clark/Cole u/s, Sideshow Theatre Company), Münsterspiel (John, The Plagiarists), Anna Karenina (Karenin, Lifeline Theater). Bruce is a Jeff Award winner for his work designing robots for Heddatron at the Steppenwolf Garage. He currently performs with ComedySportz Chicago and LOL Theater, and has been the primary understudy for Second City’s 110th, 111th, and the 112th Mainstage Revue currently in progress. He is a faculty member at The Annoyance and an original cast member and current director of the Annoyance signature improv show Trigger Happy. For more information check out: www.brucetheactor.com.
Details:
Saturday, June 8 / 10AM-12PM / $30 / Coalition Theater
Located in Richmond's Downtown Arts District, the mission of the nonprofit Coalition Theater is to build an inclusive space where laughter connects people. Proceeds from 2ND BEST FEST help further this mission, supporting performances, comedic education, and community outreach.
Learn more at https://rvacomedy.com and https://2ndBestFest.com
