Musical Improv Weekender!

HELLO
I’m Katy Schutte. I probably met you in a workshop or at a show somewhere. I’m a writer, improviser, performer and teaching artist with a special interest in folklore, neo-paganism and nature.

Brand New Musical, Improv Fest Ireland 2024 (Pic by Dean Ben Ayre)

News

There is one news. Me, Lloydie James Lloyd and Sam Marshall (aka Brand New Musical) are teaching a musical improv workshop in London in March. We have programmed the first day for core skills and the second for more in-depth work including improvising Torch Songs, Game of the Song and in the style of Sondheim. You can do either or both. If this sounds like your kinda fun, take a look at the full event here:

Everything else is SOLD OUT, but I’ve left the links here in case you’d like to join the waiting lists. I’m excited to see some of you this week as my new classes begin!

Advanced Improv Classes (waiting list)

BUILDING WORLDS: AN ADVANCED LONG FORM WEEKEND
(London) 11th & 12th January.
I’ve just published this intensive and you’re the first to know! I’m excited to experiment with a group of long form nerds to build something vibrant and interesting. We’ll be at the lovely Umbrella Rooms in central London challenging our work in ensemble, authentic scenes and structured/discovered form.

THE MYTHIC IMPROV JOURNEY (online) from 3 February.
This course has sold out for the past four years and birthed two in-person retreats! I’m excited to run it again in 2025. It’s a nourishing online social group, working with self-enquiry, pair work and long form improvisation. We go on a year-long journey via eight solar and agricultural festivals. We learn about folklore, tradition, beliefs and practices, then use improv as a tool for expression, community-building and fun. I’m a Folklorist-in-training at the University of Hertfordshire and I’ve studied various pagan paths since my 20s. Combining these worlds is an honour and a treat!

IMPROV INTENSIVE (Liverpool) 10th February.
I’m being hosted by the wonderful David Escobedo and Paul Quinn in bringing this one-day intensive to Liverpool. There are just two places left as I write this.

If you’d like a bespoke session for your team, you can get me in London, Folkestone(!) or online. Later in the year I’ll be travelling, so try me from anywhere in the world.
You never know…

Classes for New Improvisers (waiting list)

HOOPLA BEGINNERS IMPROV COURSE (London) from 9th January 2025
If you haven’t tried improvisation before, this is a lovely community to be a part of! Come play some games and meet other humans.

HOOPLA PERFORMANCE IMPROV COURSE (London) from 9th January 2025
Following on from the beginners course, work your way up to an improv show in a kind and enthusiastic atmosphere.

Thanks for reading.

Treats:
Lucy&Yak (comfortable clothes) 25% off £70 or more
£15 gift card People’s Postcode Lottery (they support a lot of charities & you get the chance to win money)

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Well done, everyone.