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A Connection Between Improv and Therapy

If you’ve ever enjoyed a stand-up routine from your favorite comedian, you know how therapeutic a good laugh can be. Laughter takes your mind off of your worries and gives your brain a little time to recover. That is until you resume focusing on your problems instead of the good things you have to beContinue reading “A Connection Between Improv and Therapy”

How Improv Boosts Confidence

There’s a common misconception that, in order to do improv and hold the attention of an audience, you need to be naturally funny. Improv doesn’t work this way. There are a few basic, fundamental rules to the game that increase your chances of success, confidence, and being funny if followed. Here’s how improv can boost confidence (andContinue reading “How Improv Boosts Confidence”

The Benefits of Improv at Any Age

In its purest form, improv is a concept that helps people from all walks of life develop relationships and achieve success. The essential principles of improvisation are living in the moment and making the most out of interactions. Improv classes teach people to go with the flow rather than undermining a specific outcome in aContinue reading “The Benefits of Improv at Any Age”

Journaling for Improv

Improvisational theater is an art form that requires interaction with other people. With COVID-19, the world of theater has come to a standstill with many theaters shutting their doors and canceling programs. While it’s true that theatrical performances can be adapted to screen or digital means, it is, admittedly, not the same. This lull inContinue reading “Journaling for Improv”

The Connection Between Improv and Business Success

Improv, short for improvisation, is an acting technique that has been around the creative arts world for years and years. Those who studied or have experience in acting or theater are naturals when it comes to improvisation. The fundamentals of improv acting are quite literal to what the name alludes. Performers are given situations andContinue reading “The Connection Between Improv and Business Success”