Character Issues

Most improvisers are constantly on the hunt for ways to play better characters. But how do we really inhabit those people we play onstage? How do we keep a character from falling into caricature? In this session you will explore some key pathways to create memorable, durable and funny characters. You will learn to develop characters of observation and characters of reflection. And…. you will develop techniques for finding the humanity in any character you play.

About Mark Sutton: Mark Sutton has been performing and teaching improvisation for nearly three decades. In 16 years with The Second City, he has been a performer, director and teacher in both Chicago and Toronto. For the past 8 years, Sutton has traveled the world with Second City Works bringing the joyful work of improvisation to the corporate and academic world as an actor, event host and facilitator. His clients include GE Healthcare, Major League Baseball, McDonalds and Yahoo. In addition to The Second City, Sutton is a founding member of Chicago’s acclaimed Annoyance Theatre, and he has taught and performed in comedy venues and festivals across North America.