Mark Smith--Making up Stories in the company of others

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Making Up Stories in the Company of Others

with Mark Smith

Improv Dim Sum is thrilled to welcome Mark Smith, founder and co-director of the Liverpool Improvisation Festival, Professor of Storytelling and Directing at Liverpool John Moores University, and one of the UK's leading practitioners of spontaneous theatre.

📅 Wednesday, October 7, 2026

🕖 7:00 PM EST • 6:00 PM CST • 4:00 PM PST

⏱ 2.5 Hours

👥 Limited to 12 Players

💲 $38 (Fees Included)Great stories aren't invented.

They're discovered.

Every memorable story follows recognizable patterns. In this highly interactive workshop, you'll learn the storytelling structures behind myths, fairy tales, and personal narratives—and discover how to create compelling stories completely in the moment.

Whether you're drawn to epic adventures or deeply personal storytelling, you'll gain the confidence to trust the story instead of forcing it.

You'll learn how to:

  • Build engaging stories without planning ahead
  • Use classic story archetypes to inspire scenes
  • Create meaningful characters and emotional connections
  • Listen more deeply and co-create with your ensemble
  • Perform a completely original story from beginning to end

    • You'll arrive wondering how to create a story.

    You'll leave realizing the story was there all along.

    About Mark Smith

    Mark Smith has been creating, directing, and improvising stories for more than 30 years. His work has toured extensively throughout the United Kingdom and Europe, and he is internationally recognized for his expertise in spontaneous storytelling and narrative improvisation.

    Every participant will receive comprehensive workshop notes, practice exercises, and additional resources for continued study.