Workshop: Objects as Metaphors w/ Susan Messing
Workshop: Objects as Metaphors w/ Susan Messing
Workshop: Objects as Metaphors
w/ Susan Messing
Saturday, Sept 13th
10am - 12pm
Goodness, we sure do dislike object work, which is a damn shame. But what if objects were beautiful clues that hid so much more of a deeper meaning that ultimately fueled your scenes?
Let’s dive deep and enjoy the ride. Out of the tiniest choices magic comes.
Prerequisite: Level 1 of HIT curriculum
Susan Messing
Susan Messing, a NJ native and graduate of Northwestern University’s Theatre School, has been doing improv stuffs for almost 40 years.
She is an alumna of the iO Theatre, Second City’s Mainstage, and a founding member of Chicago’s infamous Annoyance Theatre. Susan created and has taught her unique curriculum at iO Chicago, iO West in Hollywood, The Annoyance Theatre, The Second City, and around the country.
Susan has taught for DePaul University, Lloyd University, The School at Steppenwolf, and is currently facilitating at The University of Chicago. But who really cares, right?
Her standup act with her puppet, Jolly, was featured at the HBO/US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, and on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend and NBC’s Late Fridays, and her most impressive bit movie role was as a bad stripper in a halo brace in Let’s Go to Prison!Why do we even bother?
Her critically acclaimed show, Messing with a Friend, ran for over ten years at The Annoyance and she currently tours the states and the globe performing and teaching with the brilliant John Lehr or the delicious Rachael Mason.
None of this matters.
“Improviser of the Year” – Chicago Improv Festival*
“Best Improviser” – Chicago Reader*
“Funniest Woman in Chicago” – Chicago Magazine*