In its purest sense, improvisation is spontaneous creation. When performing, improvisers write, edit, direct and act ‘in the moment’.
Improv comedy is the most popular form of improvisational theatre and can be seen and heard through television and radio series such as ‘Whose Line is it Anyway?’
Improv comedy performers spontaneously perform games or stories which are inspired by audience suggestions.
However the skills applied in improv can be hugely beneficial in “real” life:
A list of reasons why improv training could help you:
- To have fun
- To remove the block – become more creative and spontaneous
- To improve public speaking and presentation skills
- To think on your feet
- To help you through a change of career or a move of home
- To improve performance at job interviews
- To improve sales
- To accept challenges with a ‘can-do’ attitude
- To socialise, relax and reduce anxiety
- To add to your range of acting skills
- To play better
- To reduce fear and take more risks
- To experience life, feel alive and live in the moment
Everyone can unlock their ‘Improviser’:
We are all born spontaneous and creative, yet the modern world often suppresses these skills. The key is to reignite these natural instincts through listening, working together and supporting each other.
Improvisation is like any other skill – practice and you’ll soon improve.
Improvisation workshops are taught in a supportive and safe environment – no-one needs to do anything that they don’t feel comfortable with. The workshops teach structures, games and routines that can be applied to the real world:
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
- Creativity and Innovation
- Flexibility
- Spontaneity
When the need arises in any walk of life, you’ll be better prepared!