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WINTER 2026 IMPROV TO THE RESCUE - LEVEL 1 — Barbara Colaciello Improv to the Rescue (ITTR) by Barbara Colaciello | BABS'LAB UNLOCK YOUR INTUITION. TELL YOUR STORY. LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE. ACT WITH EASE. Take the BABS'LAB signature class, raved about by businesspeople, artists, educators and more. Improv to the Rescue is a dynamic training program desi

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Winter Improv and Storytelling — Barbara Colaciello Improv to the Rescue (ITTR) by Barbara Colaciello Step into a winter session designed to sharpen instinct, deepen presence, and elevate your storytelling. This class immerses you in intuition-based improvisation , embodied storytelling , and the power of gesticulation to ignite emotion and in

Celebrating Three Years of UNTOLD STORIES produced by The Florida Theatre. As the Artistic Director, I am thrilled to mark the incredible success of UNTOLD STORIES over the past three seasons!
As I head into tonight's performance, I'm feeling a deep sense of pride and gratitude. I've directed all 12 of these evenings, coached 72 amazing Jacksonvillians, helping them shape their stories. These stories have touched my heart and inspired me deeply.
Thanks to the Florida Theatre's commitment to bringing the community together through storytelling, and with the support of the Wolfburg Foundation we have offered:

Three Seasons of Excellence: We’ve brought diverse narratives to life, showcasing the depth and richness of untold stories from all walks of life.

Community Engagement: Our performances have fostered a strong sense of community, bringing people together through shared experiences and meaningful dialogue.

Innovative Storytelling: From traditional tales to contemporary issues, our innovative approach has captivated audiences and pushed the boundaries of what storytelling can achieve.

To celebrate this milestone, I invite you to our special Summer-themed performance tonight. Experience the magic, the emotion, and the artistry that has defined UNTOLD STORIES.

Buy tickets: bit.ly/USSummer-FT24
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IMPROV TO THE RESCUE WINTER SESSION 2024
STORY SHAPING + IMPROV TRAINING CONTINUES TO BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE THROUGH DIRECT EXPERIENCE.
Our Theme of the Session: Pick Yourself

Incorporating improvisation and acting games to…
● promote creative freedom and personal daring
● trigger your intuition
● enable you to think fast on your feet
● hone your focusing and listening skills
● stimulate action, spontaneity and creativity.

The Winter 8 week session focuses on the players relationship to oneself, and the quality of that connection. Ensemble activities sound and movement exercises, building scenes, playing an action, and solo embodied story shaping are emphasized.

This kind of work creates sacred space — a space to pause, listen to your heart, trust, play and share.

WHEN: Tuesdays, Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, MARCH 5, 12, 19

TIME: 7 PM - 9 PM

WHERE: BABS’LAB, 603 King St. (Enter at the back of building on Phyllis St on path between Palm tree and fence

TUITION: $200.00 for 8 classes.
Please Note: If you need a payment plan please email me at: [email protected]

REGISTER: barbaracolaciello.com/register/winterimprovbabslab-2024

Wear comfortable clothing, and bring a water!

Questions? email [email protected]

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WINTER 2024 Story Shaping + Improv — Barbara Colaciello IMPROV TO THE RESCUE WINTER SESSION 2024 Story Shaping + Improv Training continues to build self-confidence through direct experience. Our Theme of the Session: Pick Yourself Incorporating improvisation and acting games to… ● promote creative freedom and personal daring ● trigger your in

Registration for Fall session of classes are open.
LEVEL I
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LEVEL II
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FALL Story Shaping + Improv LEVEL I 2023 — Barbara Colaciello Register Early. Limited Spots Time to PAUSE, PLAY, CONNECT. ADULT IMPROV | Take the BABS'LAB signature class, raved about by businesspeople, artists, educators and more. Incorporating improvisation and acting games the Level I session is designed to build self-confidence through direct ex

Improvisation Training transforms into Devised Theatre. Over the past 25 years Barbara Colaciello, Artistic Director of BABS' LAB, CoRK Arts District North, has developed a system that encourages players to trust and develop their intuition morphing into explosive moments of creativity, pathos, and humor.

Want to explore with Babs. Stay Tuned!
Registration for Fall Classes and Workshops Opens September 5, 2023.

Summer play with the Improv to the Rescue Troupe was a huge success! Two sold out nights.

Exactly a week before the Florida Theatre UNTOLD STORIES event I called Jessica Havener and asked her if she had a story for the theme, Fork in the Road. Unfortunately one of our storytellers has to suddenly drop out and fly home due to a family emergency.
We brain stormed some ideas and by the next day she had written some moments that surfaced connected to this idea.
By yesterday, Sunday, she delivered a detailed image-laden story, emotionally connected and with gestures. Pretty outstanding.
The reason I asked Jessica is that she has been in storytelling/improv classes for a year now. She understands the craft of embodied oral storytelling from the weekly work outs in class.
Brava Jessica! So proud of you.
To all my students I invite you to come out and witness the magic.

I am, therefore I improvise.

Seventh Ward, New Orleans.