Irreverente Festival
GABRIEL CAROPRESO
"We have all seen at some point an improvised show that made us believe that those professionals were capable of building fantastic universes with the ease of someone doing something as natural as breathing or walking, and I had the opportunity to discover and be fascinated by the techniques that make this possible."
Born in São Paulo, I started improvising in 2007, coming from clowning, with classes in the show Jogando no Quintal. I studied independently based on Keith Johnstone's books, keeping rehearsals and practice as the axis of development.
In 2018, I joined the collective Quase Todos, directing the show Sigo de Volta, with scenes based on photographs of the audience. I also worked on the creation of the shows Script (an improvised film) and Haroldo (Harold format, based on research from UCB - NY).
During this period, I began teaching improvisation, offering workshops and courses focusing on imagery, sound and dramaturgy. I teach improvisation and clowning in theater schools, prioritizing fundamentals, longforms and comedic logic.
I was an improvisation instructor for the show Menino e Fukuyama and I worked as a teacher and guest artist at the festivals Odisseia da Impro, The Impro, Festival Anônimo and Improvisorama. Currently, I am a member of the groups Núcleo Atômico (directed by Rhena de Faria) and Coletivo Quem Sobrou, with the shows Surpresa Até pra Gente, Cachê Teste and Trago Verdades.
WORKSHOP
Can you keep a secret?
(Teatro)
(EN)
Sonora - The sound of improv
(Theater)
(PT/EN)
ARTISTS IN GENERAL (Professional Artists or Artists in Training without specific experience in Impro)
IMPRO BEGINNER (People with some experience with Impro courses and/or presentations.)
ADVANCED/PROFESSIONAL IN IMPRO (People with some years of experience and/or career in Impro.)
This workshop explores the construction of sound universes that transport the viewer (or listener) directly to a new environment using sound stimuli as fuel for the imagination.
Inspired by narrative fiction podcasts such as "Sandra" and "Homecoming", by Gimlet Media, Paciente 63, a Spotify original, and Aurora, by Marcelo Izquierdo, the workshop focuses on exploring sound tools (music, sound environment and narration) to build rich fictional universes with infinite possibilities.
How to build universes without using images?
This workshop explores sound as a tool for setting the scene, dramaturgy and conducting improvised scenes, inviting improvisers to create using only sound resources.
Traditional improvisational theater techniques are adapted to the sound medium, inviting participants to the challenging game of improvisation for audio media.
SHOW DIRECTION
On a ship carrying Earth's last survivors, memories of a lost world come to life. Stories of joy and reasons for the end of the planet mix in touching and unexpected scenes. Amidst the memories, the question arises: what did we really leave behind?
The show proposes the creation of a past world based on the audience's real afflictions and memories, combined with the improvisers' sensitive repertoire. By creating reasons for the end of the world, the show proposes an imaginative experiment on positive constructions for a world in decay.
A dystopian and, at the same time, hopeful science fiction proposes the imagination of a world of affective memories and alternatives to the growing anguish of living in a world in destruction.
WHAT WAS LEFT BEHIND
(PT)
TALK
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"The Space Between Us: Touch, Limits, and Creation" (PT)
Touch is a powerful tool in improvisation, allowing us to communicate, create dynamics, and build trust. However, physical contact requires awareness, respect, and a shared understanding of limits. In a profession where bodies interact constantly, we must train not only techniques of movement but also sensitivity to consent, boundaries, and intention. Different types of contact—resistance, impulse, support, presence—offer unique possibilities on stage, but how do we ensure that all performers feel safe and empowered? This talk explores how we can develop a conscious approach to physical connection, expanding creative expression while fostering an environment of mutual respect.