Improv for Real Life Programs

  • Improv for Social Connection

    Think of these workshops as facilitated friend-making!

    Making friends as an adult is hard — that’s why we created IRL in the first place. These laughter-filled workshops use improv games and personal storytelling exercises to help you cut through the small talk and start forming deep friendships that will last.

    Tickets for workshops in Seattle are available on Eventbrite!

  • Improv for Educators

    This engaging, experiential workshop designed specifically for teachers allows teachers to try the key tenets of the improv mindset themselves. See how improv can strengthen teacher resilience and enliven classroom dynamics.

    They will practice building on each other’s ideas, active listening, collaboration, and embracing uncertainty and be empowered to with activities they can use to implement those mindsets in their classrooms.

  • Improv for Seniors

    Improv can help combat social isolation and anxiety among our elders. Participating in improv encourages creativity and adaptive cognitive stimulation — plus, it’s just a great time!

    Our classes for senior citizens emphasize creativity & learning at every age, are physically accessible, and help seniors build community.

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Improv for Educators:

Bring IRL to Your School

Engaging professional development workshops for educators

This engaging, experiential workshop designed specifically for teachers allows teachers to try the key tenets of the improv mindset themselves. See how improv can strengthen teacher resilience and enliven classroom dynamics.

They will practice building on each other’s ideas, active listening, collaboration, and embracing uncertainty and be empowered to with activities they can use to implement those mindsets in their classrooms.

What participants will experience:

  • Hands-on improv activities tailored to educational contexts

  • Reflection and debriefing to link improv techniques to classroom practice

  • Strategies for embedding the improv mindset into daily teaching

  • An energizing environment that builds camaraderie among colleagues

Spark creativity.

Strengthen collaboration.

Build resilience.

The improv mindset encourages students to celebrate and build on each other's ideas, thus creating trust and classroom community. Improv strengthens students’ social-emotional skills such as self-regulation and perspective taking. Researchers have demonstrated that participating in improv can improve teenagers’ divergent thinking and ability to come up with original ideas. Improv can also reduce students’ anxiety and fear of failure.

What can improv do for teachers?

Foster a growth mindsets: Improv reframes mistakes as opportunities for learning, empowering teachers to model resilience and adaptability for their students.

Boost classroom communication: Improv training sharpens active listening and encourages collaborative dialogue skills that directly improve student engagement and teacher-student relationships.

Strengthen team culture: Through laughter, connection, and shared creativity, your faculty will strengthen their interpersonal bonds and sense of camaraderie.

Enhance instructional agility: Teachers learn to think on their feet, pivot gracefully in response to students' needs, and create more inclusive, responsive learning environments.

Support SEL & trauma-informed practices: The improv mindset aligns with social-emotional learning, promoting empathy, emotional awareness, and a culture of mutual respect.

Want to bring IRL: Improv for Real Life to your school?

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