{"id":23058,"date":"2020-10-21T12:19:01","date_gmt":"2020-10-21T11:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/?page_id=23058"},"modified":"2021-04-28T12:03:05","modified_gmt":"2021-04-28T11:03:05","slug":"the-heros-journey","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/hero-journey","title":{"rendered":"The Hero&#8217;s Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; el_id=&#8221;home&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1510933836001{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"home-slider\" class=\"flexslider\" ><ul class=\"slides\"><li><div class=\"slide-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Sword-in-Stone.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"slide-wrap extra-dark\"><div class=\"slide-content \"><div class=\"container\"><h1 class=\"font-small\">the hero's journey<\/h1><p class=\"mt-25\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1593260911727{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padder padder-left quote-text&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"title\"><h1 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">the hero's journey<\/h1><h4 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #000000!important\">A new online mini-course.<\/h4><\/div>[vc_column_text]The Hero&#8217;s Journey is a narrative structure based on the work of Joseph Cambell&#8217;s <em>The Hero with a Thousand Faces<\/em> and Christopher Vogler&#8217;s <em>The Writer&#8217;s Journey<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>It explores character archetypes and story structures that are common to myths and legends, and it can be applied to modern storytelling and improv to create captivating stories. This structure was hugely influential on the movie industry and can also be applied to improv to make stories that have deeper themes with exciting characters.<\/p>\n<p>Explore character archetypes like The Hero, Mentor, Threshold Guardian, Herald, Shapeshifter, Shadow, Ally, Trickster and more.<\/p>\n<p>Go on exciting adventures from The Ordinary World to The Special World with stages including the call to adventure, refusal of the call, meeting with the mentor, crossing the first threshold, tests, allies, enemies, approach to the inmost cave, the ordeal, reward, the road back, the final ordeal, resurrection and return with the elixir.<\/p>\n<p>Most of all this is going to be loads of fun and a great opportunity to go on improv adventures with improvisers from around the world!<\/p>\n<p><strong>This course is only suitable for people with previous improv experience. If you haven&#8217;t got previous improv experience please start with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/beginner-improv-comedy-course.html\">beginners improv course<\/a>.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padder padder-right&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1532343204056{background-color: #3a81f7 !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #ffffff!important\">dates, time, location<\/h2><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619607783516{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;maingreenblock&#8221;]<strong>2 day mini-course<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dates: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Friday 5th February and Sunday 7th February 2021: SOLD OUT<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7pm &#8211; 9:30pm both nights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Teacher:<\/strong> Steve Roe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u00a340.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Online using zoom. All details for login for zoom will be emailed to participants on the day of the first workshop.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ages:<\/strong> 18+<\/p>\n<p><strong>Only suitable for people with previous improv experience. If you haven\u2019t got previous experience it\u2019s best to start with our earlier level <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/improv-classes-london.html\">beginners improv course<\/a> first.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1593283135842{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;maingreenblock&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1588597651607 maingreenblock\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1587988980785 maingreenblock\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><strong>The above course is online:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Book your preferred date on this page.<\/p>\n<p>2. On the day of the first workshop we will email you a log-in for the zoom chat.<\/p>\n<p>3. You then click on the link in the email to join the zoom chat and enter password.<\/p>\n<p>4. You will just need a laptop with camera and internet connection, everything else will be in the link.<\/p>\n<p>5. Don\u2019t worry if you haven\u2019t used Zoom before, we start the first session with an overview of how to use it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_id=&#8221;features&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243; el_id=&#8221;text&#8221;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;whats&#8211;coming&#8211;up padder padder-left fcol makewhite&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1526580151170{background-color: #23282d !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #ffffff!important\">teacher Jonah Fazel<\/h2><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\">Jonah is an experienced comedian, theatre-maker and Television presenter who trained at Royal Central school of Speech and Drama and the Webber Douglas Academy.<\/p>\n<p>Jonah is co-founder of the hit genre show\u00a0Bumper Blyton: The Improvised Adventure, currently on their 2019 UK tour, after a sell-out run with Underbelly. He is also co producer of How To Date A Magical Creature, recently performing a sell-out run at The Vaults Festival.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\">He can currently be seen on the award-winning CBeebies show\u00a0Treasure Champs\u00a0and is a series regular on BAFTA winning online comedy series\u00a0History Bombs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\">He trained in improv and comedy with Logan Murray, Keith Johnstone, and Philippe Gaulier. He is a regular on the circuit, and can be seen across London and the UK, most\u00a0regularly as the compere of\u00a0Thursday Night Lights, a weekly improv comedy variety night at The Nursery Theatre.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\">With a background in education, he currently teaches Improvisation at The Actors\u00a0Centre, Hoopla Impro and The Nursery Theatre and in addition lecturers on improv and devised theatre at University \u00a0of Creative Arts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\">He is a veteran of the London Fringe and Edinburgh Festivals having produced and performed in over a dozen hit shows.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;makewhite padder padder-right&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1526580156653{background-color: #23282d !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #ffffff!important\">course content<\/h2><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;whats&#8211;coming&#8211;up padder padder-left fcol makewhite&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1526580151170{background-color: #23282d !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #ffffff!important\">teacher Steve Roe<\/h2><\/div>[vc_column_text]Steve Roe is the Director and Co-founder of Hoopla and has been teaching improv for over 14 years.<\/p>\n<p>Steve creates a friendly, fun &amp; supportive atmosphere in workshops where people are free to play and be themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Steve has experience of teaching beginners, experienced improvisers, stand ups, drama school students and professional actors.<\/p>\n<p>He has also taught improv at East 15 Drama School, Imperial College London and Oxford University, and to various corporate clients including Accenture, Google, Facebook, Comedy Central, Apple, BBC and ITV.<\/p>\n<p>In 2010 Steve founded the UK\u2019s first ever improvised comedy club at The Miller in London Bridge, helping to create a vibrant community of performers and audience.<\/p>\n<p>Hoopla\u2019s Improv Comedy Club was recently recommended by Time Out, The Daily Telegraph, The Independent, The Guardian, The Evening Standard and The Londonist.<\/p>\n<p>Steve has studied improv with Keith Johnstone, Charna Halpern from IO, Patti Styles from Improv Melbourne, Shawn Kinley from Loose Moose, The Annoyance, The Upright Citizens Brigade, Fooling with Jonathan Kay and Clown with Mick Barnfather. He has also studied Meisner with Salon Collective, City Lit, Act Up and Actor&#8217;s Temple.<\/p>\n<p>Steve regularly hosts Hoopla\u2019s nights at The Miller, as well as performing, producing and directing various groups across the London improv scene. Steve also produces and directs Hoopla&#8217;s house team programme.<\/p>\n<p>He continues to support countless other shows that have popped up from Hoopla workshops and is influential in growing the UK\u2019s improv scene.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;makewhite padder padder-right&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1594223567246{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/edit-Hoopla-03-1-of-1.jpg?id=4421) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;500px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;whats&#8211;coming&#8211;up padder padder-left fcol makewhite&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1526580151170{background-color: #23282d !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #ffffff!important\">teacher Steve Roe<\/h2><\/div>[vc_column_text]Steve Roe is the Director and Co-founder of Hoopla and has been teaching improv for over 14 years.<\/p>\n<p>Steve creates a friendly, fun &amp; supportive atmosphere in workshops where people are free to play and be themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Steve has experience of teaching beginners, experienced improvisers, stand ups, drama school students and professional actors.<\/p>\n<p>He has also taught improv at Imperial College London, East 15 Drama School and Oxford University, and to various corporate clients including Comedy Central, Apple, BBC and ITV.<\/p>\n<p>In 2010 Steve founded the UK\u2019s first ever improvised comedy club at The Miller in London Bridge, helping to create a vibrant community of performers and audience.<\/p>\n<p>Hoopla\u2019s Improv Comedy Club was recently recommended by Time Out, The Daily Telegraph, The Independent, The Guardian, The Evening Standard and The Londonist.<\/p>\n<p>Steve has studied improv with Keith Johnstone, Charna Halpern from IO, Patti Styles from Improv Melbourne, Shawn Kinley from Loose Moose, The Annoyance, The Upright Citizens Brigade, Fooling with Jonathan Kay and Clown with Mick Barnfather.<\/p>\n<p>Steve regularly hosts Hoopla\u2019s nights at The Miller, as well as performing, producing and directing various groups across the London improv scene. Steve also directs Hoopla&#8217;s house team program.<\/p>\n<p>He continues to support countless other shows that have popped up from Hoopla workshops and is influential in growing the UK\u2019s improv scene.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;makewhite padder padder-right&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1526580156653{background-color: #23282d !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #ffffff!important\">course content<\/h2><\/div>[vc_column_text]Each workshop consists of warm ups, exercises on narrative and long-form skills, and putting it together in a show of an improvised long-form movie.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll be covering the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Core improv skills.<\/li>\n<li>Narrative.<\/li>\n<li>Story Structure.<\/li>\n<li>Being Obvious and Circle of Expectation.<\/li>\n<li>What Happens Next.<\/li>\n<li>Cause and Effect.<\/li>\n<li>The power of \u2018because\u2019 in stories.<\/li>\n<li>Reincorporating.<\/li>\n<li>Building a reality on stage.<\/li>\n<li>Playing with protagonists.<\/li>\n<li>Fairytale Structures.<\/li>\n<li>The Hero\u2019s Journey.<\/li>\n<li>Jungian Character Archetypes.<\/li>\n<li>The collective subconscious.<\/li>\n<li>Platforms, Who, What Where.<\/li>\n<li>Character.<\/li>\n<li>Relationships.<\/li>\n<li>Focus.<\/li>\n<li>Justifying.<\/li>\n<li>Physical improv.<\/li>\n<li>Making it matter.<\/li>\n<li>Making edits fun.<\/li>\n<li>Objectives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Most of all having great fun improvising exciting and captivating movies in a carefree manner.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;whats&#8211;coming&#8211;up padder padder-left&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<ul data-multiple=\"true\"  class=\"accordion nav\"><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>What comes after this course?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>We have a variety of other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/online\">online courses<\/a> that would be suitable.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>Who is this suitable for?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>People with previous improv experience who want to learn and experiment with the The Hero's Journey and apply it to improv. You don't need previous narrative experience, we'll cover that in the course. <\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>How much improv or acting should I have done before doing this course?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>While running online all we ask is that you have done at least our Beginners Improv Course or a similar amount somewhere else. This course is not suitable for people new to improv.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4> What\u2019s the class size?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>The group size is going to be limited to 12 people while online - small enough that you get lots and lots of practice and stage time, but big enough that there\u2019s still a lively atmosphere in the workshop. It\u2019ll be fun as we get to know each other and build a team together.<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ul>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;whats&#8211;coming&#8211;up padder padder-left&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1594224172071{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;]<ul data-multiple=\"true\"  class=\"accordion nav\"><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>What tech do I need to take part?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Laptop with camera and an internet connection. Laptops work better than phones or ipads, but phones and ipads also work.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>When do you email the Zoom link to take part?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>On the day of the first workshop.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>Can I transfer to this from my booking for a real-life course that has been postponed?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Yes. We don't have the tech on our website for you to do this automatically, but email classes@hooplaimpro.com if you would like to do this and we will move your booking and payment over and refund you any difference.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"accordion-title\"><h4>Will this course keep going online if covid restrictions and lockdowns are totally removed?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"accordion-content\"><p>Yes, it will finish online to make sure everyone can make it including those from outside London.<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ul>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1526581483665{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1513270075706{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;background-color: #3a81f7 !important;}&#8221;]<div id=\"testimonials-slider\" data-options='{\"animation\": \"slide\", \"controlNav\": true}' class=\"flexslider nav-outside \"><ul class=\"slides\"><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">Thanks for the workshop. All the feedback has been extremely positive! The team loved it!<\/p><footer>PR Manager, Comedy Central<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">We heart you! Such a fun 8 weeks and such great people! I shall be seeing you again!<\/p><footer>@SarahSquare28<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">The workshop is supportive and collaborative and neatly strips out the expectation and nerves that result from comedic preparation.<\/p><footer>The Evening Standard<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">Thank you for an awesome session this eve. Haven&#039;t laughed this much on a Monday eve for years \ud83d\ude42<\/p><footer>@SarasmithsVO<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">Inspiring, hilarious and richly rewarding. The workshop brightened up everyone&#039;s morning. The whole experience was a true pleasure and hugely helpful.<\/p><footer>James Honda-Pinder, Apple<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">Great improv workshop with @hooplaimpro couldn&#039;t stop smiling from beginning until end!<\/p><footer>@Rbethley<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">Everywhere you look, huge grins suggest an enthusiasm-and an attentiveness-that is rarely seen in the classroom.<\/p><footer>The Daily Telegraph<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">The workshop was just so much fun with an amazing teacher.<\/p><footer>Jo\u00eblle Sarrailh<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><li><blockquote><p class=\"serif\">You really rocked it as ever, and I have heard nothing but good from the participants. Once again, thanks again for a splendid series of workshops.<\/p><footer>Gareth Mitchell, Lecturer, Science Communication, Imperial College<\/footer><\/blockquote><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;sub&#8211;header butt-style&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1526581539289{padding-bottom: 40px !important;background-color: #f6f6f6 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-sm-offset-2&#8243;]<div class=\"btn-container inline-btn-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/improv-classes-london.html\" class=\"btn btn-color-out\"  >improv courses<\/a><\/div><div class=\"btn-container inline-btn-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/london-stand-up-comedy-classes-courses.html\" class=\"btn btn-color-out\"  >stand up courses<\/a><\/div><div class=\"btn-container inline-btn-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/sketch-comedy-courses.html\" class=\"btn btn-color-out\"  >sketch courses<\/a><\/div><div class=\"btn-container inline-btn-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/improv-corporate-training.html\" class=\"btn btn-color-out\"  >corporate training<\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1513266182370{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padder padder-left&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">our improv courses<\/h2><h4 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #000000!important\">Our classes are incredibly fun and enjoyable. We create a really safe, trusting, supportive and playful atmosphere and there is a lot of laughter in the room!<\/h4><\/div>[vc_column_text]We inspire improvisers to try all of the different styles of improv including short-<wbr \/>form games, scenes, long-<wbr \/>form, narrative, improvised musicals and more. We support and encourage all styles of improv and have built up a vibrant, welcoming, open to all community of improvisers. Even after our courses we continue to work with our improvisers to help them be part of the UK\u2019s rapidly growing improv community.<\/p>\n<p>Our\u00a0<a class=\"C-22\" href=\"#\">Beginners Improv Course<\/a>\u00a0is an 8 week course for beginners to learn the core skills of improvisation in a fun, friendly and supportive environment. You don\u2019t need any drama, acting, comedy or impro experience whatsoever.<\/p>\n<p>Our\u00a0<a class=\"C-22\" href=\"#\">Performance Improv Course<\/a>\u00a0is an 8 week improv course to train improvisers to performance standard, with a showcase performance of short-<wbr \/>form games and scenes at the end.<\/p>\n<p>Our\u00a0<a class=\"C-22\" href=\"#\">Long Form Improv Course<\/a>\u00a0is an 8 week course to introduce improvisers to long-<wbr \/>form techniques and various long-<wbr \/>form formats, with a showcase performance at the end.<\/p>\n<p>Our\u00a0<a class=\"C-22\" href=\"#\">Advanced Improv Course<\/a>\u00a0offer the chance to learn and perform a variety of different styles of improvisation including\u00a0<a class=\"C-22\" href=\"#\">improvised plays<\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"C-22\" href=\"#\">improvised musicals<\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"C-22\" href=\"#\">advanced long-<wbr \/>form formats<\/a>, improvised poetry, improvised stories and more.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; el_id=&#8221;home&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1510933836001{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1593260911727{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;padder padder-left quote-text&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]The Hero&#8217;s Journey is a narrative structure based on the work of Joseph Cambell&#8217;s The Hero with a Thousand Faces and Christopher Vogler&#8217;s The Writer&#8217;s Journey. 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