Carlson Theater

HistoryThe improv-alive Story: What would happen if someone brought the tools and principals of theatrical improvisation to the world of business in such a way that ordinary people could rediscover their extraordinary ability to communicate, to make decisions, and to lead? This is the question I've been pondering since my first day of Improv 101 at the Upright Citizen's Brigade, one of New York City's foremost improvisation schools for actors. My quest for an answer to this question has become the guiding vision for Improv-Alive. In order for a team of people to successfully improvise on stage, each actor must adopt a few simple but powerful principles: Listen with your whole body. Be in a state of agreement and build on what your team is creating, (Yes, and..) rather than closing off (No, but..) Silence your inner critic. Own, celebrate and share failure.SpecialtiesImprov Alive is dedicated to helping business teams reach and exceed their goals. Through friendly but challenging business improvisation workshops, team members engage each other with a new & different set of tools that increase their creative/collaborative abilities. Workshop focuses include: Team-building, Leadership, Service & Support, Change Management, Public Speaking/Presentation & more.