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Improv & Neurodiversity
While everyone else was learning to sharpen their scene-work, I was also secretly learning the basics of social interaction on the side.
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Improv & Taking Up Space
Through improv, I re-learnt that listening was only half of the battle. Talking and giving and taking up space is generous and helpful.
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Improv & Gender Euphoria
The theater taught me to be anything – and if that anything is trans, so be it.
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Improv & Anxiety
It feels like the older I get, the more comfortable I become in my own skin. Or maybe I’m just becoming more comfortable feeling uncomfortable.
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Yes, And… No Thank You
Social and career pressure can make us think we have to say yes to every opportunity, but it’s okay to responsibly and respectfully bow out if something isn’t a good fit.
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Improv & Drama School
We spoke to FA improviser and actor Nadège Nguyen about how an improv class in LA led to her becoming an actor and why every actor should train in improv.
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Improv, Creativity & Wellbeing
Learning to be vulnerable, and feeling more able to express myself creatively as a result, has had incredible benefits for my wellbeing and happiness.
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Improv & Listening
When you have social anxiety, you think everyone is having an easier time than you, so it doesn’t occur to you to care what they’re saying. Your goal in this conversation is way more important: SURVIVE.
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Improv & Coming Home To Myself
Improv inspired me to look within and nurture my inner world with love, interest and compassion, allowing me to respond to the world around me with more freedom, joy and authenticity.
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Improv & Yoga
How has yoga helped me as an improv performer?
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