Name: Improvisation as a Tool for Creating Scripted Content
Start: 2026-07-10T10:00:00-0700
End: 2026-07-10T11:30:00-0700

Improvisation as a Tool for Creating Scripted Content

Friday July 10, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am PDT

221 Hybrid Classroom

Improvisation has long been a tool for honing creative skills and creating characters and stories in TV and film. In this panel, we will learn from professional writers and actors how they use improvisation to inspire and create the less ephemeral work of TV and film.

Panelists: Andra Whipple (Adam Ruins Everything, WGA Awards), Naiem Bouier (Interior Chinatown), Marc Warzecha (The Sketch School, Second City), Kara Lee Burk (Rainbow High, Thrilling Adventure Hour), and Alex Beh (Tuesday, New York; Julie Last Name).

This is a hybrid session. Host/Artist Andra Whipple will facilitate in-person in 221, while featured panelists join her virtually. GII26 participants can join the conversation, in person, in LH 221!

Zoom Webinar links will be sent out to online registrants within 24 hours, at the latest, before session starts.

Moderators

Andra Whipple

Andra Whipple is a TV and film writer with a background in improvisation. She co-founded the Coup de Comedy festival at UC Irvine. She’s written on Adam Ruins Everything, the WGA Awards, and is a fellow for the 2026 Yes and Laughter Lab. She has performed at Second City, iOWest, The Glendale Room, and more. She has improvised on teams including Uncle Nepheneezer, Strangers, Improv Revolution, and more. She has taught improv to people and children of all ages, and re... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
221 Hybrid Classroom

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GII Symposium 2026

Andra Whipple

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GII Symposium 2026

Andra Whipple

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