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A Weekend of Keynote-Based Training in Presence
January 10 at 1pm MST
Live Online · Pay What You Want
SAVI FEST Fundraiser
In improv, point of view isn’t isolated in a character choice. It’s a way of seeing the world. This keynote is about how perspective informs behavior, emotion, and decision making. Participants will be offered the opportunity to notice and reflect on how point of view can shape how to listen without collapsing into agreement, and to remain present without needing to be right.
About Liz Hutchman:
Liz Hutchman is a Phoenix-based improvisor and educator. She performs monthly with The Skewed News Hour, Birds & Broads, and The Collaboratory. She is the co-founder of SAVI Collective and SAVI FEST. Liz teaches improvisation to actors, medical students, and caretakers, blending stage experience with focus on communication and connection.
This event is hosted and sponsored by
About the format
All sessions are keynote-based and discussion-driven.
There will be no live scene work or performance pressure.
This weekend is designed to create space for theory, reflection, and conversation, offering a thoughtful alternative to performance-focused training.
Pay What You Want
Choose the contribution that feels right for you. All proceeds support SAVI FEST 2026.
After registering, you’ll receive instructions to complete Zoom registration for each session and access the full weekend.
If you are not able to join us and still wish to support, you can make a tax deductable donation at the link.
All Three Sessions Include:
Making Room for Your Scene Partner – January 10 · 11:00 AM MST
The Gift of Space, Support, and Shared Presence
Playing From Point of View – January 10 · 1:00 PM MST
Finding Honesty, Emotion, and Clarity on Stage
Reaction: Letting Go of Control on Stage – January 11 · 11:00 AM MST
Responding Without Forcing Outcomes
A keynote-based training in presence, designed to build skills without live scene work. Let’s take the time to discuss and reflect on theory and behavior, offering a new approach to improv learning..This keynote-based training translates improv principles into practical skills, without scenes or performance pressure.