What we’re thinking about
At our improv studio here in St. Augustine, the audience isn’t just watching the show — you’re part of the whole experience. In a small, intimate space like ours, your reactions, your energy, and even your raised eyebrows shape the night in real time. Every performance you attend becomes a one-of-a-kind collaboration between the cast…
In our daily routines, we naturally divide our time between two primary environments: home (the first place) and work. Work is the second place, driven by productivity and professional obligations. But what about the areas where we simply exist alongside others? Known as the third place, this essential social environment is critical for maintaining a…
When most people hear the word “improv,” they think of Whose Line Is It Anyway? or a comedy show where actors make things up to perform 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…
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…
