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Global Improvisation Initiative

An initiative to explore improvisation globally to validate and cross-polinate improvisational method

07/19/2026

Were you one of the 200+ who participated in GII Symposium 2026 in Portland? If yes, the GII26 Leadership Team would love to hear about your experience. Whether this was your first symposium or your fourth, your insights will help us continue to “Activate the Possible” as we grow the GII and plan future gatherings. Please take a few minutes to complete our post-symposium survey. And THANK YOU!!!

Thank you for taking part in the Global Improvisation Initiative Symposium 2026 at Portland State University's Lincoln Hall, hosted by PSU's School of Music & Theater, and for sharing your ideas, practices, and passions! The GII26 Leadership Team would love to hear what you thought of the 4-day symp...

07/12/2026

That’s a wrap on GII Symposium 2026! This photo, taken on Thursday morning after Anthony Veneziale’s inspiring “Un-Keynote” represents about half of the folks who attended in Lincoln Hall at Portland State University School of Music & Theater over this 4-day magical event! (Photo by Luna Delvaux)

07/12/2026

Just in case you missed this wonderful article about the GII Symposium 2026 in Oregon ArtsWatch the other day, here it is! Thank you, Brett Campbell, for this generous shout-out!

Panels, workshops, and performances explore myriad applications for improv, both onstage and off.

07/08/2026

at Portland State University begins TODAY!!! Let's ACTIVATE THE POSSIBLE!!!

07/08/2026

Did you miss Theresa & Patrick on KOIN 6 "AM Extra" yesterday talking about GII26 Symposium starting tomorrow! No worries! Watch here:

Described as a four-day “unscripted, unforgettable adventure,” an upcoming event hopes to unlock the power of improvisation in the heart of Downtown Portland.

07/08/2026

Workshops, panels and play.. oh my! Where to be and what to decide?
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Attending the Improv Symposium this week?
Find the FOMO table or a “piece-of-the-PIE” 🥧 pin-wearing team members for support!

07/06/2026

Go Team! Hope you watched Theresa & Patrick on AM Extra this morning! It’s happening!!!

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1620 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR
97201

Website

http://www.globalimprovisation.com/

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