Coup 2017 GII

Gabe Mercado, Founder/Executive Director of Third World Improv, SPIT, and the Manila Improv Festival.

• Description: Western style improvisation through Spolin theater games came to the Philippines in the late 1960s as a tool for devising theater pieces.  It was however only in 2001 that public improvisational performances began. With influences only from books, workshops and the occasional visiting instructor, Philippine improvisation developed in a vacuum - forming its own identity, formats, styles and pedagogy. Much like the architecture of the traditional Bahay Pilipino or Filipino house where walls are virtually non-existent and spaces are multi-functional allowing for the free flow of tasks and of people, Third World Improv creates a space for a fluid exchange of ideas, identities and stories.

• Space is limited; please make a FREE reservation on Eventbrite to guarantee your spot.
• A limited number of walk-up seats will be available at every event but are not guaranteed.
• Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your event's schedule start time.
• At 5 minutes before any event, any unclaimed seats will be reassigned on a first come, first served basis.