Improv Masterclass with Fawad Siddiqui

From humble origins as a theater training tool and performance style, improvisation has become an essential tool in the Film, TV and Commercial industry, for creatives both in front of and behind the camera. John Favreau, Mike Nichols and Adam McCay number among the leading directors who studied and performed improv before going on to mainstream success. Tina Fey, Steve Carall, and Stephen Colbert have become household names as multifaceted creative forces, producers, showrunners and hosts, along with scores of other Hollywood actors, writers and directors. Many of the most iconic moments of modern TV and film history were improvised. And many TV, Film and Commercial auditions now largely comprise of improv alongside scripted work. Capable actors, writers, directors, producers, and casting people are all expected to be comfortable and familiar with Improv acting as a tool for effective filmmaking when the opportunity arises. And for some it is their…