Improv Lady

12/08/2020

READY FOR IMPROV?

If you’ve ever been intrigued by improv and want to see what it’s all about, this one-time, fun introduction to improv is just for you! In this 2-hour workshop you’ll learn the basics of improvised theatre – spontaneity, playfulness, creativity, listening, storytelling, and more – through fun games and exercises. Our coaches create a safe, inviting environment for trying new things and taking a few risks. You’ll stretch your boundaries (just a bit, no pressure) while you meet new people, explore improv’s life lessons, and have a great time!

07/02/2019

International Theatresports Institute: ITI World Conference, Vancouver, CA in October

07/02/2019

Applied Improv Network: AIN World Conference in Stony Brook, NY! August 2019

05/02/2019

My next BATS performance comes up this Saturday.

02/13/2017

BATS is hosting 12 Japanese students from Tokyo for an improv intensive - and they're studying all week and performing in an improv showcase at 2:30 on Sunday, February 25th. The showcase is in the Bayfront, tickets are $0 and after the show at 4PM you can meet the improvisers from Japan! BATS Improv

10/08/2015

Alva Ackley and I are co-facilitating this 'Applied Improv' workshop for social work, therapy, and health care. This session Oct 17/18 provides 10 hrs Cal Credits http://www.berkeleyrep.org/school/classes-adult.asp -nav=improv

Acting, Improvisation, Directing, Writing, Movement, and Voice classes available for all ages and levels, located in Berkeley. Weeknight and weekend classes. Private Voice lessons and Audition Coaching available.

09/17/2015

Improvisation, a tool of innovation: http://www.fastcocreate.com/1682938/innovation-through-improvisation-how-key-peele-busted-the-formula-and-created-something-new

From Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People: Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele talk about the improv-based, collaborative methods to the madness of...

09/13/2015

Is Improvisation good for anxiety? Yes!
http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/09/comedy-improv-anxiety/403933/

Some psychologists think so.

08/28/2015

Take a risk and learn!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jen-oleniczak-/doing-something-life-lessons-from-a-month-of-improv_b_7962426.html

Risk on stage almost always causes something to happen. The reason people make a big choice is usually because they can feel the scene stalling and people losing interest. I'm known for saying 'drop a bomb!' to my students. Make a big choice, reveal something, discover something. Do something.

08/22/2015

My friend Ted has created a handy ten game list of powerful improvisation activities for the classroom. Check it out! http://animalearning.com/2012/08/29/fresh-start-10-improv-games-to-develop-courage-compassion-and-creativity/

If you want even more fun for your classroom after you read this post, check out: More Spontaneity School: Another 10 Improv games to Enliven The Classroom or Workplace It’s that time of year. Parents have plucked the back-to-school aisles clean and have watched their youngsters take hesitant steps…

01/06/2015

The practice of improvisation is good for you! http://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/articles/2014/11/25/the-health-benefits-of-practicing-improv

Improv is not only fun and funny – it’s healthy.

12/17/2014

In January, I'm offering an amazing retreat, Your Next Chapter, with Zoe Galvez and Betsy Crouch. Learn more at www.improvhq.com/retreat

Why: Because you deserve the gift of time, space, relaxation, a beautiful environment, amazing catered food, inspiring company, and investing in yourself. What might your next chapter look like after all of this?