Kenn Adaams: Creating Characters
Class description
Join Kenn Adams, inventor of the Story Spine and author of How to Improvise a Full-Length Play: The Art of Spontaneous Theater, for a practical, hands-on workshop on creating rich, believable characters in the moment.
Move beyond stereotypes and discover how to build characters with emotional depth, authentic behavior, and compelling points of view.
You'll explore:
❤️ Emotional archaeology
🧠 Philosophical worldview
🤝 Relationships
🌍 Environment
🔍 Symbolism
📈 Character evolution
Learn how specificity creates authenticity—and authentic characters create stories audiences truly care about.
Stop playing caricatures.
Start creating characters.
📅 Workshop Details📆 Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
⏰ Duration: 2½ Hours
🕡 Time:
👥 Class Size: 10–12 Players Maximum
💻 Format: Live on Zoom
💲 Tuition: $38.00 (All fees included)
👨🏫 About Kenn AdamsKenn 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 Theatre—home of Theatersports New York—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.
🌟 Create characters your audience will remember long after the scene ends.