WORKSHOPS • FORMATS • TRAINING
IMPROVISATION
WORKSHOPS
Close To You – Intimacy in Improvisation
This groundbreaking workshop focuses on crafting authentic, emotionally charged romantic and intimate scenes on stage. Drawing from her training as an Intimacy Coordinator for film and TV, Rama guides participants through exercises that build trust, explore boundaries, and develop compelling on-stage chemistry. Emphasizing safety and consent, the workshop teaches performers to create electrifying scenes without crossing personal limits. It has been taught at international festivals including Lyon Improv Fest, Vienna’s MOMENT! Festival, and ImproHotel in Mallorca.
Truth, Emotion and Reaction
This masterclass delves into grounded, naturalistic scene work, emphasizing deep listening, emotional honesty, and physical responsiveness. Participants engage in exercises that explore personal stories, fostering connection, trust, and shared experiences within the group. The workshop encourages slowing down, building trust, and truly connecting with scene partners to create dynamic, inspiring stories. It has been featured at festivals such as Lyon Improv Fest and Vienna’s MOMENT! Festival.
Villainous – Playing the Dark Side
In this workshop, Rama challenges performers to explore their inner villains, crafting characters that are dark, dangerous, and unpredictable. Moving beyond pantomime, participants learn to embody authentic antagonists, understanding the importance of villains in storytelling. The workshop has been successfully conducted in countries like Israel, Belgium, and Sweden, receiving excellent feedback from participants.
Longform Story Technique
This workshop focuses on making bold story choices, creating complex characters, and developing electric relationships in longer scene work. Participants learn to affect audiences and leave them wanting more, culminating in a casual showcase of their work.
FORMATS
THE WISHING TREE
Step into a world of wonder, whimsy and possibility. The Wishing Tree is a richly imaginative improvised format where characters’ secret wishes take center stage, leading to magical twists, heartfelt discoveries, and unexpected transformations. With vivid character work, poetic themes and a touch of theatrical enchantment, Rama Nicholas guides each performance into a one-of-a-kind story that’s as moving as it is hilarious. Performed to acclaim across the globe, The Wishing Tree is a celebration of human longing, laughter and the magic of make-believe.
CLOSE TO YOU
An intimate and emotionally resonant long-form improv experience, Close To You explores the hidden connections, unspoken tensions, and deep love between characters. With Rama Nicholas’ masterful sense of timing and truth, the show unfolds like a beautifully crafted play—completely made up on the spot. Honest, funny, and at times heartbreakingly tender, Close To You has captivated audiences internationally with its unique blend of theatrical depth and spontaneous storytelling.