Kenn Adams: Exploring Story Spine

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Class description

๐Ÿ“– Kenn Adams is Coaching!Exploring the Story SpineA 4-Week Online CourseTake your storytelling to an entirely new level.

Whether your goal is to become a stronger improviser, actor, writer, or communicator, Exploring the Story Spine will give you a practical storytelling framework you'll use for years to come.

Join Kenn Adams, inventor of the internationally celebrated Story Spine and author of How to Improvise a Full-Length Play: The Art of Spontaneous Theater, for a four-week exploration of one of the most influential storytelling tools in improvisation.

You'll discover why the Story Spine has transformed improvisationโ€”and how it can elevate every performance.

Throughout this course, you'll apply the Story Spine to:

๐ŸŽญ Improvised scenes

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Monologues

๐ŸŽฒ Classic short-form games

๐Ÿ“š Freeform narratives

๐ŸŽฌ Full-length improvised plays

Along the way, you'll deepen your understanding of:

๐Ÿ“– Story structure

๐Ÿ”— Cause and effect

๐Ÿ“ˆ Raising the stakes

๐ŸŽญ Character choices

๐Ÿ Crafting satisfying endings

You'll discover the empowering combination of spontaneity and structure, leaving with practical tools you can immediately apply to performance, writing, and everyday storytelling.

And yes... it's a lot of fun!

๐Ÿ“… Workshop Details

๐Ÿ“† Dates: Thursdays โ€” October 1, 8, 15 & 22

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Duration: 4 Weeks

โฐ Class Length: 2 Hours Each Week

๐Ÿ•ก Time:

  • 6:30โ€“8:30 PM Eastern
  • 5:30โ€“7:30 PM Central
  • 3:30โ€“5:30 PM Pacific
  • ๐Ÿ’ป Format: Live on Zoom

    ๐Ÿ’ฒ Tuition: $138.00 (All fees included)

    ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ About Kenn Adams

    Kenn Adams is the Artistic Director of Well-Made Improv, former Artistic Director of Synergy Theater, inventor of the internationally celebrated Story Spine, and author of How to Improvise a Full-Length Play: The Art of Spontaneous Theater.

    Since beginning his improv career with Freestyle Repertory Theatreโ€”home of Theatersports New Yorkโ€”in 1990, Kenn has spent more than three decades teaching, directing, and performing improvisational theater around the world.

    His Story Spine has become one of the most widely used storytelling frameworks in improvisation, creative writing, education, and business communication, helping thousands of artists, educators, and leaders craft stronger, more engaging stories.

    Whether teaching beginning improvisers or seasoned performers, Kenn combines deep theatrical knowledge with warmth, clarity, and humor, making complex storytelling concepts both accessible and immediately applicable.

    ๐ŸŒŸ Discover why the Story Spine has become one of the most influential storytelling tools in improvisationโ€”and take your storytelling to an entirely new level.