WORKSHOP

Murder Mistery: Characters, Chaos, and Control

Step into the shadows and bring your murder mystery to life! In this immersive workshop, you’ll learn to craft compelling characters who can embody the extremes of human nature—showing the very best and, just as quickly, the very worst. Delve into the art of suspense as we explore the many ways to die—and the desperate ways we fight to stay alive. Through dynamic exercises, we’ll focus on: – In-depth character creation: Building complex personas with secrets to unravel. – Playing with audience energy: Using their reactions to fuel the story. – Engaging audience participation the right way: Ensuring an interactive and immersive experience. – Mastering a new format: Where the audience takes control and steers the show. This workshop will equip you with the tools to create a murder mystery that keeps your audience on the edge of their seats until the final twist. Are you ready to dive into the darkness?

SITE SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE

Death by Suggestion

Step into a world of mystery, deception, and unexpected twists in “Death by Suggestion”, an interactive improvised murder mystery where the audience helps uncover the truth. The show begins at the moment of a murder, the crime has been committed, but the killer remains unknown. From there, we jump back and forth through time, unraveling the events that led to the crime and exploring the secrets, lies, and motives of the characters. With each scene, new clues emerge, relationships shift, and suspicions grow.

BIO

Hailing from the charming city of Ghent, Vincent is a seasoned improv player, teacher, and coach with over 16 years of experience bringing scenes to life. By day, he is a project and process facilitator, tackling the corporate world with the same creative flair he brings to the stage. But when the clock strikes geek o’clock, this neurospicy dynamo dives into his other true passions: gaming (mostly MMORPGs), rolling the dice in Dungeons & Dragons, and embracing full-on otaku status with an ever-growing anime watchlist. On stage, he is all about creating magic through intimacy, warmth, and boundless energy, making every scene feel fresh and fun. Offstage, he’s just as passionate about helping others unlock their creativity, keeping the fun in fundamentals, and exploring themes of gender and queerness in performance. Whether he’s teaching, rocking an improv stage, leading a dungeon crawl, or leveling up his character online, Vincent’s motto is simple: “You be you!”