“Free-Flow Improvisation around a main storyline”: Not on stage, but in your office

A new study shows that in order to thrive in times of uncertainty, you need managers and employees who can think on their feet and act fast — without an instruction manual.

In other words, you need skilled improvisers.

Learning Improv, Core Improv ConceptsAmy Driscoll18 November 2021ImproMafiatraining, creativity, selfimprovement, communication, ListenComment

Ursula K. Le Guin on Art

The daily routine of most adults is so heavy and artificial that we are closed off to much of the world. We have to do this in order to get our work done. I think one purpose of art is to get us out of those routines. When we hear music or poetry or stories, the world opens up again. - Ursula K. Le Guin

Learning ImprovAmy Driscoll26 October 2021workshops, training, improv, video, improvisation theory

Meet your teacher: Ryan Goodwin

ImproMafia is excited to launch its revamped applied improvisation workshop, Storytelling & Creativity, led by one of our most skilled teachers, Ryan Goodwin. Get to know Ryan a little better in this exclusive, tell all interview.

Learning Improv, QuotesAmy Driscoll15 October 2021ImproMafiaworkshops, improv, selfimprovementComment

Article Recommendation - "Stop Interrupting Each Oth-"

The lightly edited transcript of a talk Jim Fishwick gave the other week as part of Improv Theatre Sydney’s lecture series Rant Academy. It’s improv theory! Hooray! If that’s not your thing turn away now! You can watch the video version here.

Learning Improv, Core Improv Concepts, QuotesGuest User12 October 2021training, creativity, selfimprovement, communication, Jim Fishwick, ListenComment

Why I Started a Journal

Luke Rimmelzwaan talks about the launch of Present: Journal of Improvised Theatre. Highlighting the unique elements of improvisation all across Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia, documenting and discussing practices, shows, artists & companies, advice, and deep dives into areas of our craft as-yet unexplored.

Core Improv Concepts, Events, QuotesLuke Rimmelzwann6 October 2021workshops, training, improv, video, improvisation theoryComment

Theatresports Grand Championships 2021

ImproMafia Presents: Theatresports Grand Championships 2021. ImproMafia is bringing the best improvisers from around Australia and New Zealand to compete in the state-against-state battle of Theatresports.

NewsAmy Driscoll11 July 2021improv, shows, brisbane, comedy, festivals

Take your improv further

Luke Rimmelzwaan talks about advanced improvisation skills and taking your craft to the next level.

Learning ImprovLuke Rimmelzwann6 July 2021workshops, training, improv, video, improvisation theory

Top 6 Reasons You Should Learn to Improvise

Interested in Improv and want to try it out for the first time? After over a decade of teaching improvisation in Brisbane and watching hundreds of beginner improvisers start their creative journey, Wade Robinson compiles a list of six reasons why you should learn improv.

Learning ImprovWade Robinson6 July 2021workshops, training, beginners, status, creativity, selfimprovement, communicationComment

Thinking about trying improv?

Improv is a great way to express your creativity, develop your confidence, and have a good time. If you’ve never been to an improv class, you might be wondering what it entails. Check out this video with Workshop Director Wade Robinson on what ImproMafia's beginners course offers new participants.

Learning ImprovWade Robinson6 July 2021workshops, training, improv, video, improvisation theory

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