Dates:
Saturday 27th June
Time:
2 PM – 6 PM
Location:
Room 1,
Southlands Methodist Church,
97 Bishopthorpe Rd, York YO23 1NX
Price:
£55
ABOUT DEREK
Derek is the Real Deal!
A Chicago native and 30-year veteran of the LA improv scene, performing and teaching at The Second City, UCB, and iO West, with over 1,000 performances of the legendary improvised musical Opening Night!
Derek has built a career working at the highest level on every side of the camera.
He leveraged his improv talent into casting sessions, directing, teaching and acting!
On screen, you may know him from Scrubs, The Goldbergs, Superstore, Drunk History and Transformers 3, and he's appeared in over 150 commercials.
More recently, you may have spotted him in The Running Man (2025) alongside Glen Powell and Wednesday on Netflix.
He's been in the UK for six years, writing for Nickelodeon and a feature for Amazon, and has worked with both Tim Burton and Edgar Wright.
He now lectures in screen acting at MetFilm School Leeds
Interview with Derek Miller
About The Workshop
Improv workshop with Derek Miller
👥 Age Requirement:
Open to participants aged 16 and above.
🎭 Improvisation Masterclass:
Join acclaimed actor, improviser, and director Derek Miller for a high-energy, four-hour improv masterclass.
Whether you're an experienced performer or new to improv, this workshop is designed to sharpen your instincts, boost your confidence, and elevate your presence on stage and screen.
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🕓 Four hours.
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🤪 Enormous fun.
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🎭 And you'll learn more than you realise! That's the magic of what Derek does.
🏠 Venue:
Room 1, Southbank Methodist Church
97 Bishopthorpe Rd, York YO23 1NX
🗣️ Interactive Learning:
This workshop is all about doing – not watching. You'll be up on your feet, working with scene partners, receiving feedback, and learning directly from one of the best in the business. Bring energy, curiosity, and a willingness to play
⚠️ Small class - Only 14 places available! Don't leave it too long to book
How To Book
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Sat 27TH June -
2PM - 6PM
£55
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF BOOKING
Booking
• Workshops must be paid in full at the time of booking.
Cancellations
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Cancel Less than 14 days and the full amount is liable. If we can rebook your place we can refund your money.
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Once the scripts are distributed, refunds for cancellations will not be issued. Please commit to the workshop date with this in mind.
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If we need to cancel a full refund will be given to each participant
Line Learning Commitment:
When you enroll, please commit to learning your lines. They don't need to be word-perfect, but having them off the page is respectful to your scene partner and allows you both to fully connect and make the most of the experience.
Scene Partner Consideration:
Participants will be paired up to work on scenes. If you cancel after the script distribution, it can be unfair to your scene partner, who is also investing time and effort. Please purchase a spot only if you can fully commit to the specified date.
No-shows:
Additionally, we kindly request that if, for any reason, you cannot make it to the workshop, please let us know in advance. In recent times, we've observed a growing trend of no-shows, which can be disruptive and unfair to your fellow participants. Your timely communication will help us maintain a respectful and considerate environment for everyone involved.
These terms are in place to ensure a positive and fair experience for all participants. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. 🎭🤝
DISCLAIMER
“The workshop is educational and should not be considered as a job interview or audition. Attending workshops is not a way to obtain employment as an actor. It is a learning/educational experience. The presence of a Casting Director is neither a guarantee nor a promise of employment. Contact with a Casting Director at a workshop rarely results in any further contact with that Casting Director, Director, Producer, or any company affiliated with that Casting Director.”
Travel costs incurred by the student are not the responsibility of FIRST TAKE WORKSHOPS Please note that in the event of cancellation due to adverse weather, transport disruption, or illness of either the industry professional or student, FIRST TAKE WORKSHOPS to take no responsibility and are not liable for any costs associated with travel/overnight arrangements that are made and paid for in advance where the event does not subsequently take place at the designated time and date. All efforts will be made to reschedule where at all possible. Your responsibility It is the responsibility of the actor to ensure that any prep required for a workshop is received and worked on in good time. It is not the responsibility of FIRST TAKE WORKSHOPS if the student is unprepared for the workshop/ and does not have suitable materials with him/her to perform. It should be assumed that no facilities to copy or print speeches will be available at the venue.