Explore the creativity, spontaneity, and fun of an introductory improv workshop!  Gain self-confidence on your feet as you sharpen listening and communication skills, in a collaborative, community atmosphere. Learn the skill of “Yes, And…” by making your fellow improvisors look good through spontaneous scene and story creation.

I energize organizations with easy-to-learn improvisation exercises that get group members on their feet, laughing, learning and spontaneously interacting. Games include Yes, And…; Word Ball; Permission Circle. Participants who have worked together for years get to know each other in a new way, and new team members are welcomed. Outcomes: better working relationships and teamwork, increased listening and communication skills, enhanced creativity and idea generation.

Improvisation is a superfood for mental and physical wellness. Just as blueberries and dark chocolate are fun to eat, and good for your health, improv games are fun and entertaining, and nourish body and mind. For example, depression is often associated with isolation and physical lethargy. Improv games encourage fun and lively interactions with our fellow humans. Drawing on my background in psychology, I grab participants’ attention with the latest brain science, and then lead them in the real-time experience of their brains literally exploring new neural pathways through creativity and spontaneity. Games include “Yes, And,” “Point and Shout,” and “Go!”

The workshop deepens the student’s understanding of structure in improvised scenes, and can be a springboard toward writing scripted sketches. We improvise scenes, note down their structure, analyze the narrative and character flow, and suggest possible alternatives/ rewrites.