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In an increasingly digital and fast-paced world, many of us find ourselves caught in a loop between work and home, with little space in between to relax, connect, or reflect. This is where the concept of the third space becomes vital. What is a Third Space? A third space refers to a place that is neither home (the…
When most people hear the word “improv,” they think of Whose Line Is It Anyway? or a comedy show where actors make things up on the spot. And while that’s true, improv is much more than quick puns and silly scenes. It’s a mindset, a skill set, and—a life tool. Improv Is Play for Grown…
In improv, we practice saying, “yes” – a lot. As humans we are conditioned to find all the reasons why something won’t work. We look for excuses to shut down, to predict failure, to use “no” as a protective shield. In improv, the “yes” moves things forward on stage. Yes can also be used to…
Whenever a Level 1 Improv class ends, students scurry around connecting on Facebook and Instagram. They drag their feet leaving the room, while exchanging contact information, as no one wants the experience to come to an end. Why? Because although they entered the room as strangers only six weeks prior, the group forms bonds through…
Sometimes I refer to improv as an alternate reality. Where in our every day world can we mix it up with people who have our backs, people who put “we before me,” people who support us in moving forward – together? Third Space Improv serves as a container for people of different walks of life…
Recently I was catching up with a friend who lives in a small town in Washington State and the conversation turned to the concept of adventure.
“I always thought adventure meant going to a third world country and surviving,” she told me.
In that moment I realized just how personal the concept of adventure is. Friends in Boulder, Colorado will tell me that unless they are climbing “a 14-er” they aren’t really having an adventure. Meanwhile at home in St. Augustine, I have Level 1 improv students who believe that stepping into the classroom in an adventure every week.
