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Narrative Improv and Writing the Screenplay (online)

Narrative Improv and Writing the Screenplay (online) with Nikita Burdein

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Class Description

Working on a screenplay? Want to start writing a play but not sure where to start? Or how to end. Narrative Improv can be a helpful tool and guide in helping craft your written work. This class will focus on narrative storytelling through improv and explore the elements of dramatic structure. From world building to Happy Endings; Heroes, Villains, and Wacky Sidekicks. Suspense, Conflict, and Resolution. This class is designed for improvisers with an interest in writing.

Instructor: Nikita Burdein

Born in Ukraine, raised in Chicago, and now in NYC, Nikita is an improviser, video producer, theater maker, and other multi-hyphenate (son, brother, friend, etc.)

He trained at the Magnet Theater and Upright Citizens Brigade Theater before becoming a house performer at both theaters and a teacher at the Magnet of Musical Improv. He can be seen Fridays at the Magnet Theater's Premiere: the Improvised Musical (the longest running weekly Musical Improv show in NYC!) Nikita can also be seen at the UCB Theater on Harold Night with this team, The Prophecy. He also performs regularly with Baby Wants Candy, Shamilton, and with Shitzprobe, with monthly shows all around NYC.

Full Session Schedule

Session Schedule*

  1. Jan 5, 2022, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
    at Zoom
    (Instructor will send info)
  2. Jan 12, 2022, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
    at Zoom
    (Instructor will send info)
  3. Jan 19, 2022, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
    at Zoom
    (Instructor will send info)
  4. Jan 26, 2022, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
    at Zoom
    (Instructor will send info)
This class does not have a show/performance