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 the USSR, Raised in Chicago, and now in NYC, Nikita is an improviser, filmmaker, and writer of film, tv, and theater.

He has trained at the Magnet Theater and Upright Citizens Brigade since 2011 and performs weekly with Magnet house teams Wonderland (musical improv), Bodywork (non-musical improv) and Premiere (musical improv). He also performs with UCBT Lloyd Team seventeen, indy darlings Fancy Man, and Karaoke based musical improv with Happy Karaoke Fun Time.

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