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…
Some nights, after improv class ends, I spend time with my students by sharing a beer or a burrito. We’ll go over that evening’s lesson and then the conversation organically moves on to other subjects. Sometimes these conversations continue beyond the bites and brews – these are the ones I refer to as parking lot…
Have you ever walked into a group space to find out you’ll be participating in experiential learning? Look around the room at the faces and the body language. Do you see clenched fists? Maybe people have started to grind their teeth a bit. Perhaps there’s even a sudden line at the rest rooms. Believe it…
A new year always reminds me that it’s the season to learn something — or to help others learn something. I love holding space for people who want to experience how improv might touch their lives. And, when someone discovers my improv background, I usually get the following responses: “Tell me a joke – go…
