Open Class: Theater Workshop "Beyond Words"

Before the launch of our workshop “Theatre Improvisation Workshop: Learning Spanish Through Play”, we will be hosting a free open class, offering participants the opportunity to get to know the format, the facilitator, and the approach.

The class will be led by Andrea Parra Moreno — an actress, playwright, director, and founder of the theatre company Caso Teatro from Bogotá. Her productions have been staged at theatres in Bogotá, and her professional experience has been published by the University of Palermo in Buenos Aires.

During the open class, participants will explore theatrical improvisation through movement, awareness, reaction, partner work, voice, and simple words in Spanish.

This is not a language lesson or an acting audition. No previous theatre experience is required, and participants may have a basic or intermediate level of Spanish.

The main idea is to experience how we can communicate and improvise even when we don't have all the words, become less afraid of making mistakes, and start using Spanish more freely and naturally.

What to expect:
— Simple exercises to loosen up and develop awareness;
— Body, voice, and reaction work;
— Interaction with a partner and the group;
— First improvisation exercises;
— Spanish through real-life, playful situations.

Who is it for?

For those who already have some knowledge of Spanish and would like to speak more fluently, as well as anyone interested in theatre, improvisation, and new ways of communicating.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Participation: Free
Previous theatre experience: Not required

The open class will be the first meeting ahead of the launch of the main workshop, which consists of four sessions and a final showcase.