DROP-IN, DROPOUT IMPROV (MUSICAL EDITION) with Scott Passarella

Proudly presented by Creative BC and with support from Vancouver Film School, get ready to unleash your creativity at Just for Laughs Vancouver with a special 90 minute MUSCIAL edition of a DROP-IN, DROPOUT IMPROV class! Led by keyboardist and improviser Scott Passarella of Dropout TV, this exciting, laid back and informal session is all about laughing, playing, and diving into the art of MUSICAL improv. No experience necessary—just bring your playful spirit and a willingness to go with the flow!

 

Pre-registration required and show access on a first come, first seated basis

 

Proudly supported by Creative BC

 

Scott Passarella is a composer, performer and instructor from the great state of California.

Scott began as an onstage improviser at CszLA, but soon discovered the fun of playing music for improvised shows, as well as the joy of teaching others how to improvise songs. Im addition to coaching multiple improv teams in Los Angeles, Scott has also taught and played at the UCB Theater, The Second City Hollywood, iO West, and more. With a background in piano, theater, vocal performance and comedy, Scott is an accomplished Musical Improv instructor and accompanist. He can also play guitar, but not nearly as well.

 

Scott has worked with Hasbro’s eOne, Cedar Fair Parks, Dropout.tv, Earwolf, The Story Pirates, and SMOSH; including songwriting, arrangements, instrumental scoring, and even a few barbershop quartets. Scott is also the pianist for Off Book: The Improvised Musical Podcast, and has composed songs for theatrical musicals, comedy revues, podcasts and internet shorts. He has co-written roughly six-thousand improvised songs so far.

 

When he isn't writing and playing music, Scott enjoys spending time with his wife and child; they visit Merry-Go-Rounds as often as possible.

 

The Creator’s Series is a must-attend industry program designed to spotlight emerging comedic voices and provide direct access to some of the biggest names in comedy. As part of the festival’s 9th edition, The Creator’s Series will feature exclusive panels, curated showcases, behind-the-scenes access to a live taping, and - for the first time - improv classes led by some of TV’s top improv stars.

 

With a dynamic lineup of career-defining opportunities, The Creator’s Series is the ultimate gathering place for comedians, content creators, and industry professionals to learn, perform, and connect. Through thought-provoking discussions, breakout performances, and high-value business-to-business (B2B) networking, this year’s program promises to be the most immersive yet. Festival attendees will gain unique insights into the comedy industry while shining a well-deserved spotlight on BC’s rising talent.