Brian James O’Connell Workshop – The Deconstruction

Developed by some of the top names in entertainment like Adam McKay, The Deconstruction is a 12 step philosophy to unlock the secrets of storytelling. Created by The Family, and under the direction of Del Close himself, The Deconstruction is the single most important long form ever created as it contains every single possible permutation of scene approach and thematic development.

An understanding of The Deconstruction is essential for the artistic, intellectual and technical development of an improviser. Whether you perform short form, improvised Shakespeare or are a writer looking to improve understanding of character and structure, learning these skills will radically improve your improvisation and raise your level of play.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced. Minimum previous experience: Improv Basics or equivalent.

Venue: Unscrewed Theater 4500 E. Speedway Blvd. #39 Tucson, AZ 85715

About the Instructor

Brian James O’Connell is a working actor, writer, director, filmmaker and teacher in Los Angeles. After selling his feature film debut as a writer/director, KILLER VIEW (the only film shot on disposable video), he followed it up by directing the 35mm Southern indie comedy ANGRY WHITE MAN starring Matt Berry, Scoot McNairy, Steve Agee and Mary Birdsong. BOC is part of the improv powerhouse & comedy collective Dr. God, who delivered BLOODSUCKING BASTARDS in 2015, which O’Connell directed and co-wrote. The film was Opening Night Premiere at Slamdance in 2015 and is available on Amazon Prime after its theatrical run and Showtime broadcast. Seasons 1 & 2 of Dr. God’s animated series HELL DEN are available on SYFY where they serve as creators and producers.

Brian travels the world teaching The Deconstruction as part of his ALL IMPROV courses and as a founding board member of Camp Improv Utopia. He was a main stage performer, coach and teacher at iOWest and is a Co-Founder of The Pack Theater and board member of Baltimore’s Highwire Improv.