Stage Centre

Improvisation; its benefits

The experience and knowledge that you gain from participating in the improvisation group will enrich you in many unique ways, theatre-related or not.

• Gaining greater confidence within ones-self
• Refined Brainstorming Abilities
• Improved Listening and Observation Skills
• Enhanced Acting Abilities
• Enhanced Creative-Thinking Abilities
• Gained Comfort in Social Settings & interpersonal skills
• Improved Decision-Making Skills
• Team Development Skills

An ideal improvisation/acting class

• like any good class that practices presence, it heightens awareness of being there
• listening, not only to one’s self but to other people.
• is being aware of what’s going on around us whilst being truthful to the moment.
• is being OK with getting things wrong and willing to laugh at ourselves.
• helps us suspend judgment of ourselves, and other people.
• teaches one to work with other people, rather than against them.
• develops strength of character.
• helps us act on our impulses, develop our intuition and express emotions.
• allows us to brainstorm in teams and think on the spot.

As a result, one learns the importance of teamwork, leadership, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, taking risks, and appreciating the benefits of mistakes.