Deeper Connection and Emotion Through Sensory Deprivation

Deeper Connection and Emotion Through Sensory Deprivation This workshop will explore elements of experimental improv such as the Bat and silent improv. By depriving yourself of one or more senses, you will discover that your other senses are heightened. You will make more meaningful connections – reaching deeper and exploring genuine emotions – with your scene partner and maybe even with yourself! Through this immersive and experimental play experience, you’ll begin to find – and explore – authenticity on stage and off. INSTRUCTOR BIO FOR SENSORY DEPRIVATION Jessica Brown is a native Houstonian and a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin. She recently left a nearly 20-year career in destination marketing to focus on Station Theater full time – thanks to some inspiration from Duran Duran. As Director of Station & Co-Owner of Phase 3 Comedy, LLC, Jessica oversees PR & Marketing and the Applied Improv program for businesses. She is an instructor and has coached Station’s Launchpad student troupe for more than 10 seasons. Jessica also serves as Producer and Director of Marketing for the Houston Improv Festival, Trill Comedy Festival, and BeachProv Women’s Improv Retreat in St. Augustine, FL. Jess has recorded two audio books, several radio commercials for Texas destinations, and is a regular guest on local public radio show Houston Matters. Jessica completed the training programs at ComedySportz Houston and The New Movement in 2010 and has continued her improv and sketch comedy education with inspirations from Kids in the Hall, iO Chicago, Annoyance Theater, Huge Theater, The New Movement and more. Jess toured nationally with TNM’s Tourceratops in 2012 and has performed at the Chicago Improv Festival, Trill Comedy Festival, Houston Improv Festival, Improv Wins, Megaphone Marathons and Houston Fringe Festival. She currently performs with No More Words – Silent Improv, Old Enough to Know Better, Trek Wars, and This Infinite Closet.