Masterclass international instructors
At Expat Improv, our Masterclasses connect you with some of the world's leading actors and improv artists. We've welcomed outstanding instructors like Katie Nixon (Boom Chicago), Christian Cappozoli, Daniel Orrantia (La Gata Impro), Chiara D'Anna (actor and movement coach), Adam Archer (The Second City, iO Chicago), Anne Rab (Vienna), and many more.
Each Masterclass is a unique opportunity to dive deep into advanced improv and acting techniques, learn directly from internationally recognized performers, and sharpen your craft in a supportive, inspiring environment.
Laura Doorneweerd-Perry Sat. 16 May 2026
Epic Skills & Badass Improv
Date: Saturday, 16 May
Time: 11:00–15:00
Location: Expat Improv Studio, Düsseldorf
Price: 99 €
Level: Improvisers with some experience
Language: Plain English (German translation possible)
What you will work on
✓ Creating exciting action scenes on stage
✓ Using body, focus, and gaze to define space
✓ Building levels, angles, and dynamic environments
✓ Physical storytelling: movement, chases, and stage combat style play
✓ Expanding creativity and stage presence
Workshop description
How often have you played an improv scene where you're riding a motorcycle that slides under a truck just before it explodes? And how often have you played a scene that starts with two people drinking coffee?
Which type of scene would you rather play more often?
In this workshop we focus on the skills needed to create epic action scenes on stage. Using body, focus, and spatial awareness, we will transform the stage into a multi-layered environment with movement, depth, and cinematic energy.
The workshop is led by Laura Doorneweerd
Bio:
Laura Doorneweerd is a Dutch performer, director, trainer, and co-founder of Flock Theatre (Amsterdam).
With a background in theatre, dance, business studies, directing, and training design, she has more than 20 years of teaching experience and also trains other improv teachers.
As a performer, Laura has appeared at numerous international improv festivals and conferences across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East, including Rapid Fire Theatre's Improvaganza (Canada), the Beijing Improv Festival (China), Dad's Garage (USA), and the Würzburg International Improv Festival (Germany).
When she is not traveling, she can often be found cycling along the canals of Amsterdam. Laura particularly enjoys slow-motion running, dramatic fights, and smoking—strictly on stage.
Stacey Smith
FIND THE FUN FASTER
Date: Saturday, 20 June
Time: 11:00–17:00
Location: Expat Improv Studio, Düsseldorf
Price: 99 €
Level: Improvisers with some experience
Language: Plain English (German translation possible)
What you'll work on
- Identifying the "game" of a scene and learning to heighten it
- Spotting patterns and building on the unusual
- Using repetition to create energy and momentum
- Edits – when to cut, how to cut, and why timing matters
- Support moves and ensemble techniques to elevate your scene partners
- Making every scene feel like a discovery – for you and the audience
Workshop description
In this workshop, you'll focus on identifying and heightening the "game" of each scene – the element that makes it fun and unique. You'll practice spotting patterns, playing with repetition, and building on the unusual to keep your scenes sharp, focused, and hilarious.
But great improv isn't just about the players in the scene. You'll also explore the tools that live outside it: edits – knowing when and how to cut to serve the show – and support moves, the ensemble techniques that make your scene partners look brilliant and keep the energy alive from the wings.
Learn to play smart, keep the energy up, and make every scene feel like a discovery for both you and the audience.
The workshop is led by Stacey, former Artistic Director and Director of Education at Boom Chicago Theater Amsterdam, and one of the most sought-after improv educators in Europe.
Bio
Stacey is a performer, director, and educator with over a decade of experience on international stages. Known for her explosive shows, relentless positivity, and unmatched work ethic, she previously served as Artistic Director and Director of Education at the legendary Boom Chicago Theater in Amsterdam, where she was also a mainstage cast member.
She has toured internationally with The Second City, starred in the theatricals Life Hacks and #DateMe, and shared the stage with comedy royalty including Jason Sudeikis, Taran Killam, Amber Ruffin, and Arjen Lubach. She is also the creator of Stacejam – an improvised solo musical extravaganza that has earned critical acclaim.
Stacey has appeared at 25 international improv festivals across Europe and North America – 67 times, often as a headliner. She has designed training programs for multiple schools, created specialized workshops including S.H.E. (Sisterhood Humor Empowerment), and taught at The Second City, iO Chicago, ImprovBoston, and ComedySportz Chicago. In 2026 she founded the Amsterdam Comedy Studio.
Previous Workshops:
Commedia dell'arte Workshop Köln
Für Informationen auf Deutsch bitte nach unten scrollen
Chiara teaches Movement at RADA's MA Theatre Lab and works as a lecturer at Rose Bruford College, East15 Acting School, Goldsmiths University in the UK, and the Accademia dell'Arte in Arezzo, Italy.
Her tutorials on YouTube serve as inspiration and training for actors and acting classes around the world.
- Professional actress in theater, cinema, and television Trained in Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom
- MA in Physical Theatre from Royal Holloway University, London
- PhD in Performing Arts from London Metropolitan University
- START DATE: tba
- Second Day tba
- TIMES: 2pm – 6 pm
- ADDRESS: The Green Room Cologne
- CLOUTH 104 | The Green Room – Niehler Str 104 Cologne
In the unlikely event of workshop cancellation, a full refund will be issued.
Cancellation and Payment Policy:
- Full Refund: You can receive a full refund if you cancel or defer at least 2 weeks before the class start date.
- Partial Refund: If you cancel within 2 weeks of the class start date, 50% of your deposit will be refunded.
- No Refund: No refunds are available for cancellations made within 1 week of the class start date.
- Class Transfer Fee: Moving
to another available class within the same term incurs a €25
administrative fee if done within 2 weeks of the class start date.
- Course Dropouts: If you drop out during a course, you are not eligible for a refund and must pay any outstanding fees.
Deutsch
Commedia dell'arte mit Chiara D'Anna
Diese Commedia-Workshops werden auf Englisch durchgeführt, und bei Bedarf wird eine deutsche Übersetzung bereitgestellt.
Begib dich auf eine fesselnde Reise mit Chiara D'Anna in unseren Commedia dell'Arte-Workshops. Tauche unter Chiaras fachkundiger Anleitung in die Feinheiten dieser alten italienischen Theatertradition ein. In dem Workshop geht es um Masken, Charakterentwicklung, Bewegung, Improvisation, die Grammatik des Theaters und des Raums, die Interaktion mit dem Publikum und die grundlegenden Aspekte des physischen Geschichtenerzählens.
Diese Elemente bilden den Grundstein für eine mündliche Tradition, die sich über Jahrhunderte hinweg entwickelt hat, und bieten eine aufschlussreiche Reise in die Welt der Commedia für alle, die mehr darüber erfahren möchten.
Über Chiara:
Chiara unterrichtet Bewegung im MA Theatre Lab der RADA und arbeitet als Dozentin am Rose Bruford College, der East15 Acting School, der Goldsmiths University in Großbritannien und der Accademia dell'Arte in Arezzo, Italien.
Als Filmschauspielerin ist sie vor allem für ihre Zusammenarbeit mit Autor und Regisseur Peter Strickland in Berberian Sound Studio und The Duke of Burgundy bekannt.
Ihre Tutorials auf YouTube dienen als Inspiration und Training für Schauspieler/innen und Schauspielklassen auf der ganzen Welt.
Professionelle Schauspielerin im Theater, Kino und Fernsehen Ausgebildet in Italien, Polen und dem Vereinigten Königreich
MA in Physical Theatre von der Royal Holloway University, London
PhD in Darstellenden Künsten von der London Metropolitan University
STARTDATUM: tba
Zweiter Tag: tba
ZEITEN: 14.00 - 18.00 Uhr
ADRESSE: The Green Room Köln
CLOUTH 104 | The Green Room - Niehler Str 104 Köln
Dies ist eine einmalige Chance, Chiara D'Anna persönlich zu treffen und von ihr in einem Commedia dell'Arte Kurs in Köln zu lernen.
Bitte beachte, dass für diese Ratenzahlungsoption eine geringe Gebühr anfällt.
In dem unwahrscheinlichen Fall, dass der Workshop abgesagt wird, wird dir der volle Betrag zurückerstattet.