We will explore the benefits of saying “Yes, and!” and apply them not only to the workplace or presentations- but being better, more adaptable humans. We will talk about what it means to be present, listen and accept a scene (the yes), and contribute from your unique perspective (the and!) Improv, contrary to popular belief, is not just for class clowns. In fact, the ‘truth in comedy’ concept is something all great improvisers keep in mind. So, no worries if you’re not the office clown. This is more than just an exercise for making you ‘good at presentations.’ If you have a job where your daily routine consists of fairly introverted tasks, there are still many concepts within these exercises that will benefit you. Think about all the processes and structures you follow daily, in order to improve a process, you need to have a thorough understanding of the existing one. We will be looking at a few basic ways to establish and build upon process or structures within improv.
Learning Objectives:
- Learning the concept of “Yes, And”, the golden rule of improv- and a fundamental for success in teamwork.
- The creative nature of the activities will encourage idea generating/sharing.
- We will be able to work on our confidence and ability to communicate in front of an audience during any kind of presentation.
Key Themes:
- Leadership
- Teambuilding/ Working in teams
- Communication
Session(s)
April 8, 2019
1:00 - 2:00 pm
STC 0040
April 9, 2019
10:30 - 11:30 am
STC 0040
Presenter(s)
Rebecca J. Zehr -Experienced improviser and teacher -Has worked with students of all ages (approx. 4-60 years old) -Founder/director/producer of local improv group "Laughs On Tap" -BA in Theatre Studies from York University