The Hideout is offering two workshops on the weekend of February 10 with the phenomenal group Ratas de Dos Patas. The Saturday workshop is open to anyone and everyone; the Sunday workshop is dedicated to womxn of color. Thanks for supporting our ability to make this kind of thing happen!
Creating Characters in Improv
with Ratas de Dos Patas
Saturday, Feb 10, 3-5:30pm
Ratas de Dos Patas designed this workshop to help improvisors of all levels learn how create distinct characters in their improv. We will assess our individual voices through classic and unique improv exercises. Then we will take things to the next level with vocal and physical explorations to find an array of characters we can bring on stage. Comfortable clothing and footwear is encouraged. Ratas de Dos Patas will make modifications of exercises to meet people’s physical abilities and comfort.
2.5 hours / Pay what you can $35-$65 / **Class held at the Hideout Theatre (617 Congress Ave)
Breaking Improv Barriers as BIPOC Women & Femmes
with Ratas de Dos Patas
Sunday, Feb 11, 12:30-3pm
Ratas de Dos Patas are proud to present this workshop for BIPOC Women and Femmes in improv to have a brave space where they are uplifted, celebrated, and rejoiced. This workshop is dedicated in loving memory of Sandra Ybarra and the light she brought to everyone around her. We will explore the difficulties we face as BIPOC women and femmes in improv, work on exercises that highlight the power we bring to the stages, and learn skills on how break the barriers we face in our art form. We will have deep moments of vulnerability while honing in the individual and collective strengths we possess as talented improvisers. Comfortable clothing and footwear is encouraged. Ratas de Dos Patas will make modifications of exercises to meet people’s physical abilities and comfort.
THANK YOU TO LOCAL AUSTIN TROUPE ESCÁNDALO: IMPROVISED TELENOVELAS WHO HAVE DONATED TO MAKE THIS WORKSHOP A NO COST/LOW COST WORKSHOP FOR BIPOC WOMEN & FEMMES!!
2.5 hours / FREE or optional donation/ limited availability / **Class held at the Hideout Theatre (617 Congress Ave)
Ratas De Dos Patas are a Chicago based award winning all Latine sketch comedy and improv collective. Ratas curates experiences that challenge the hetero cis patriarchy while using humor to uplift the Latine community and other systemically oppressed voices. Named after the iconic feminist anthem by Paquita La Del Barrio, which translates to “rats on two feet”, we believe laughter is an equalizing force. When we see ourselves represented authentically in our vulnerability, humanity, and humor, we can remove barriers and positively impact social change. Ratas de Dos Patas have been featured in Telemundo Chicago, the Chicago Tribune, TimeOut Chicago, and won ALTA’s 2019 Outstanding Improv Ensemble. Ratas have had 6 successful runs at the Annoyance Theatre, have been featured acts in comedy festivals across the country, successfully sold out Día De Los Muertos shows for three years, and produced a short film. These fierce performers bring audiences comedy, cultura, y corazón to elevate la comunidad.