Let's Play!
Improv with Karl Jingco
TOPS Cebu - Tops, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
Improvisational theatre, often called improvisation or improv, is the form of theatre, often comedy, in which most or all of what is performed is unplanned or unscripted, created spontaneously by the performers. In its purest form, the dialogue, action, story, and characters are created collaboratively by the players as the improvisation unfolds in present time, without use of an already prepared, written script.
IMPROV FOR EVERYONE WORKSHOP
(Open to beginners and experienced actors)
Learn to understand the basic foundation of Improv Theatre.
Learn short form games and techniques as a performance.
Participants must be at least 15 years old.
Schedule
Workshop Date: March 29, 2025
Workshop Hours: 9am to 4pm
Venue: Hostel Honeycomb, TOPS Cebu
Rehearsals: 4pm to 5pm
Performance: 7pm (open to public)
Venue: The Darkside, TOPS Cebu
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Karl Alexis C. Jingco is a distinguished Filipino stage actor, director, and producer, renowned for his contributions to both scripted and improvisational theatre. He is the founder of EKSENA PH, “a theatre group that promotes Inclusivity and Diversity. He also founded "One and a Half Men Improv," the second-oldest improv group in the Philippines, dedicated to spreading happiness and entertainment through spontaneous performances.
In addition to his work in improv, Karl established the "Shorts and Briefs," an annual theatre event that showcases one-act plays by first-time playwrights, directors, and actors, fostering new talent in the theatre community.
Karl also founded "Story Nights Manila," providing a platform for storytellers to share their narratives with diverse audiences. As the youngest instructor at Tanghalang Pilipino's Actors Company in the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), he specializes in teaching improv and art comedy. His collaboration with CCP's Arts Education department focuses on promoting "Soul Spa/Healing Theatre" as an innovative method of teaching and learning.
Recognized as one of the 2016 Young Talents of the Philippines and the 2012 Outstanding Youth Leader for Region IX, Karl's accolades reflect his significant impact on the arts. Beyond the stage, he engages audiences as a radio and TV host.
Through his multifaceted endeavors, Karl continues to enrich the Philippine theater scene, inspiring both audiences and emerging artists.
