
How to Improvise a Romantic Comedy with Adesto Theatre
Gentle scene building exercises and playful romantic comedy beats led by Adesto Theatre, emphasizing relationship dynamics, comedic timing, and improv games for generating heartfelt laughs in an intimate, interactive workshop.
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