Roemer's Info
I love teaching acting techniques to improv players. It opens worlds to them and it creates the kind of scenes I myself am in love with. Even schooled actors have been amazed by the effect of being more truthful in their improv. Why? Stories consist for at least 90% of characters reacting to events. By truly reacting as your character, you get that 90% of the story for free! Anyone can learn to "be" the character instead of "play" the character. Doing so, those reactions come naturally - without effort. And thus the story. Characters and stories will be richer, funnier, more focused and definitely more varied. Imagine raising an eyebrow unconsciously and receiving a generous laugh instantly... that is the simple power of acting in improv.Originally I am schooled as a scriptwriter (Filmacademie Amsterdam, 1997) en actor (acteursopleiding De Trap, Amsterdam, 2011/2017). I play improv since 1999 and teach since 2001. By combining the three disciplines, acting, dramaturgy/storytelling and improv I created a unique teaching method nowhere else found.
For more info: http://www.roemerlievaart.nl/english
Roemer's Workshops
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"(...) very good at observing and exploring the actions and relationships between characters, their emotions and, based on this, to provide incisive instructions and suggestions in order to deepen the truth of the scene. I would definitely recommend his work, having experienced it, very valid in every respect" - Roberto Garelli, improteatro, Italy
"Roemer's approach to Impro is very humane, theatrical and works on emotional details that usually are not covered in regular workshops. I really love his style and still remember plenty of amazing scenes we did in his workshop. Highly reccomended!" - Pedro Borges, Os Improvaveis, Lisbon
"Acting in improv was just an amazing experience. So quickly, Roemer skillfully guided us deeper and deeper, to become meaningful, versatile characters, form real connections and the best thing - have so much fun playing those characters. A must!" - More quotes on my website.