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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!

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

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

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

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

Berkeley Rep School of Theatre: Adult Classes 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.

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

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...

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

Is Comedy Improv Good Therapy for Anxiety? Some psychologists think so.

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

Doing Something: Life Lessons From a Month of Improv 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.

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/

Spontaneity School: 10 Improv Games to Develop Courage, Compassion and Creativity - Anima Learning 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…

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

The Health Benefits of Practicing Improv - US News Improv is not only fun and funny – it’s healthy.

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

Women's Retreat, January 2015 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?